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24 July 2026
In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.
21 July 2026
More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project
17 July 2026
The City of Cape Town is pleased to advise residents that the Killarney Community Recycling Centre, formerly known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, will resume full operations.
30 June 2026
One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'
25 June 2026
'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall
09 June 2026
More than 400kg of litter has been removed from the Bottelary River through community-led clean-up efforts supported by the City of Cape Town.
08 June 2026
The Killarney Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is currently allowing residents and businesses to each drop off one load of soft garden greens
05 June 2026
This is a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities and local recycling champions team up, and work together towards a cleaner and more sustainable Cape Town.
02 June 2026
Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season
27 May 2026
The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter
25 May 2026
The Soet River CMF received grant funding from the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate to support water pollution reduction.
21 May 2026
The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations
16 May 2026
One of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2026 grant funding recipients, Bantubanye Community Development, is helping residents in Khayelitsha.
15 May 2026
Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue
07 May 2026
The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains
29 April 2026
As Cape Town continues to embrace digital transformation, the new City of Cape Town MapViewer will serve as a centralised hub for critical spatial data, making it easier than ever to visualise the heartbeat of the City
23 April 2026
The City would like to thank the many community groups who have taken the initiative to organise community-led clean-up events in their areas.
20 April 2026
Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours
15 April 2026
The coordinators of the WWP equipped a group of 20 CPUT student volunteers with the essential knowledge and skills
31 March 2026
The City of Cape Town advises residents that the re-opening of the Killarney Drop-off facility has been delayed
24 March 2026
The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping
15 March 2026
The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area
03 March 2026
The work is being undertaken proactively as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate prepares the facility for the upcoming winter rainfall season
25 February 2026
The City of Cape Town has been announced as a winning city in the global Bloomberg 'Mayor’s Challenge' 2025
17 February 2026
Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.
15 February 2026
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has been allocated an additional R39 million to ramp up maintenance and repair of stormwater infrastructure in flood-prone areas
09 February 2026
Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.
29 January 2026
All work, no play
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project
23 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate's annual Ocean is a Home Festive Season Awareness Programme concluded last week.
22 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.
22 December 2025
As the festive season continues, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is closely monitoring operations at sewer pump stations, via a technologically advanced telemetry monitoring system
19 December 2025
The City ensures proactive cleaning of sewer lines all year-round through its maintenance teams or contractors
12 December 2025
The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry.
05 December 2025
Ensure all bins are placed out for servicing as early as possible, as reduced peak traffic over this period means crews travel quickly on their routes.
21 November 2025
To strengthen capacity during the highest peak of the festive season, these teams will be supported by an additional 673 workers sourced via a labour broker for the peak six-week period from 1 December to 15 January
18 November 2025
In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.
14 November 2025
An Urban Waste Management initiative to replace lost or stolen wheelie bins is helping to curb illegal dumping.
13 November 2025
The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.
11 November 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Alderman Grant Twigg, joined the new Highway Cleaning Unit as they began duties.
06 November 2025
The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.
04 November 2025
Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.
03 November 2025
The eight vehicles impounded on Friday, 31 October by the Area East by-laws team brought the October tally to 36 - four times higher than September.
27 October 2025
Fisantekraal is one of the few remaining areas in Cape Town where there is no municipal recycling drop-off point within a 7km range.
23 October 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year
17 October 2025
Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions
12 October 2025
Following World Rivers Day, hundreds of volunteers joined the Soet River Catchment Management Forum on 1 October 2025 to clean a large section of the chronically polluted Soet River in Strand.
10 October 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate extends heartfelt thanks to all residents who participated in the 2024 City of Cape Town Household Survey
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to intensify its efforts in Samora Machel to improve service delivery and maintain essential infrastructure. The area has faced severe sewer blockages, largely due to illegal dumping of rags, rubble and foreign objects resulting in localised overflows, which require continuous and coordinated operational responses.
30 September 2025
Reach for your Dreams
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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