More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

02 August 2026

Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

10 July 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

25 June 2026

STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

Qandu-Qandu residents benefit from improved sanitation

29 May 2026

​The handover forms part of broader service delivery interventions in informal settlements across Cape Town

City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

27 May 2026

The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

City to open supplementary public participation on Budget 2026/27 amendments

22 May 2026

The City of Cape Town will publish amendments to its tabled Budget 2026/27 for public comment

Winter readiness – City teams attend to Wynberg streetlight infrastructure

06 May 2026

The City’s Energy teams are actively carrying out infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the city as part of our winter readiness programme.

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

Ben Friedman Square to be named Strand Muslim Square; R2,1 billion in rates relief already provided

30 April 2026

The promise of freedom is not measured in history

Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

31 March 2026

Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

City strengthens efforts to protect and maintain Avonwood streetlight infrastructure

17 February 2026

The City maintains a network of over 245 000 streetlights across the metro

Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments

04 February 2026

​The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially.

An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

22 December 2025

MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

City Human Settlements Committee conducts oversight visit to housing projects

03 December 2025

The final two projects are part of the Managed Settlements Program (MSP), which is designed to respond to unlawful land occupation.

Mayco sends proposed Rondebosch East development for in-principle Council approval

20 November 2025

​The City’s Mayoral Committee has sent the proposed City-enabled mixed use, residentially led development in Rondebosch East for in-principle Council approval.

Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

19 November 2025

World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

Joint services intervention clears sewer overflows in Langa

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

Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

26 September 2025

​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

25 September 2025

A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

Cape Town unveils groundbreaking household survey results for data-driven City planning

25 September 2025

​The City is pleased to announce the release of findings from its inaugural city-wide Cape Town Household Survey, conducted between February and October 2024

Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

03 September 2025

​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS) and we want to hear from you.

Get relief – Apply for the City’s R2,2 bn debt write-off programme; R5,1 bn indigent, elder support

25 August 2025

​The City is helping residents with their municipal debt and encourages customers to make use of the support available to lighten the load.

City avails R5,1 bn to help qualifying residents with rates and service costs

20 August 2025

​The City has availed more than R5,1 bn in rates and service assistance to qualifying residents.

New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

11 August 2025

This investment made during the 2024/2025 financial year is a key part of ensuring reliable, efficient and sustainable water and sanitation services citywide.

Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

30 July 2025

​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

Over 5 800 new toilets and 700 taps installed to improve dignity in informal settlements

27 July 2025

Through its Informal Settlements and Basic Services (ISBS) branch, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate provided 709 new taps and 5 873 toilets across more than 75 informal settlements.

Adoption of NEMA Environmental Management Frameworks

17 July 2025

Adoption of NEMA Environmental Management Frameworks, Urban Area for Cape Town to facilitate investment

Cape Town adopts Invested in Hope Budget, R40bn record infrastructure plan

26 June 2025

The City’s Invested in Hope Budget for 2025/26

City’s Khikhi electrification project makes progress

25 June 2025

The City of Cape Town Energy Directorate’s R1,7 million electrification project in Gugulethu’s Khikhi informal settlement

​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

23 June 2025

building a platform for young people to thrive

Water and Sanitation marks major quality milestones

19 June 2025

In celebration of World Accreditation Day, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted a recognition event.

Mayor’s Council Speech Changes to Invested in Hope Budget 25 26

28 May 2025

​Mayor’s Council Speech

Expanded rates relief measures tabled at City Council

28 May 2025

The City of Cape Town has tabled expanded rates relief measures and other changes to the proposed

National Budget 3,0: Cape Town calls for no cuts to municipal or infrastructure funding

19 May 2025

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to ensure no cuts to municipal funding

Comment on using external service providers to operate four City wastewater treatment facilities

18 May 2025

The City invites residents to comment on a proposal to appoint external service providers for the operation and maintenance of four wastewater-related facilities.

Driven by delivery: Building our City of Hope through Human Settlements delivery

16 May 2025

Human Settlements grant funding goes directly into the communities who need it most and we will be doing so much more in the new financial year

Council meeting 24 April 2025

24 April 2025

Cape Town offers best value property rates of SA’s cities for 2025_2026

09 April 2025

The rate-in-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates

"Invested in Hope"

27 March 2025

“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

Backyarder services: City installs electricity in Hanover Park and Newfields backyard homes

26 March 2025

The backyarder service electricity programme is a city-wide programme, which aims to provide electricity supply to backyarder residents living on City-owned rental property.

Seeking urban inclusion of marginalised communities in rapidly developing cities

19 February 2025

Urbanisation is a defining phenomenon of the 21st century. By 2050 an estimated 70% of the world’s population will live in cities (United Nations, 2018).

No love for STIs this month

04 February 2025

Annually, there is an education and awareness drive to highlight the importance of condom usage and to raise awareness around the signs and symptoms of STIs, as well as prevention and treatment.

Mayor welcomes Cape Town’s Clean Audit from AG

30 January 2025

​Cape Town’s City Council today adopted the metro’s latest Annual Report for 2023/24, which includes a clean audit report from the Auditor General (AG).

City seeks High Court review of Nersa’s unlawful electricity tariff-setting decisions

04 December 2024

The courts have repeatedly affirmed that Nersa may only approve tariffs based on detailed cost-of-supply studies

City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee checks on informal settlements

22 October 2024

Informality is a reality in Cape Town, as it is across South Africa and many parts of the world

City’s R43 billion infrastructure investment to create an estimated 135 000 jobs

13 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town joined National Treasury and several representatives from other municipalities at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

Threats against City electricity meter staff and contractors appear politically driven

11 September 2024

The City treats the emerging threats against City staff and contractors performing their official duties in these areas as unacceptable

City launches Data Strategy to catapult service delivery into the digital age

09 September 2024

Today, Monday 9 September 2024, the City has launched its Data Strategy.

City’s free basic energy, lifeline assistance improving lives

14 August 2024

With more than 30% of its households receiving free basic electricity and lifeline support, the City of Cape Town stands out by caring for communities with a comprehensive social relief package

New plan to upskill EPWP janitors for further job opportunities

18 July 2024

The Water and Sanitation Directorate's Informal Settlements Basic Services Branch provides a janitorial service for toilets placed in informal settlements.