City and Langa residents join forces to tackle water pollution

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

Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

16 July 2026

City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

25 June 2026

'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

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

City road maintenance operations in full swing

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

Grant funding boosts Mosselbank River clean-up efforts

21 May 2026

The City of Cape Town continues to strengthen environmental rehabilitation efforts through grant funding support to community-based organisations

Khayelitsha partnership equips 2 000 residents with water-saving and hygiene skills

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.

Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

07 May 2026

​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

City and NGO join hands in Langa community safety pilot

07 May 2026

One of the key elements is the training and deployment of 70 Community Risk Management Marshals in six high risk informal settlements in Langa

Grootboschkloof River maintenance completed ahead of winter rain

30 April 2026

​Flood risk in parts of Constantia has been reduced following the completion of proactive maintenance along the Grootboschkloof River

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

City honours World Penguin Day as it fights for the survival of African Penguins

23 April 2026

The City joins this year’s World Penguin Day celebrations with trepidation and worry

City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

20 April 2026

Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

Weather shift offers an opportunity for pre-winter checks

17 April 2026

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), there is a chance of light to moderate showers until Sunday.

Hout Bay facilities restored with over R9 million investment in community spaces

17 April 2026

The City of Cape Town will reopen the Hangberg Civic Centre following a full refurbishment after its illegal occupation and vandalism

Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

07 April 2026

​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

Update on major infrastructure investment in Strand and Helderberg

12 March 2026

Across Strand and the broader Helderberg, several multi-million rand sewer, wastewater treatment and flood alleviation infrastructure projects are under way to strengthen resilience

Funding boost for catchment forums tackling polluted waterways

23 February 2026

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate hosted its 2nd Annual Catchment Management Forum (CMF) Review

Additional R39 million for stormwater maintenance to mitigate winter flooding

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

City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

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.

Council Speech 29 January 2026

29 January 2026

All work, no play

Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

14 January 2026

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

10 January 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan, Vision 2050

04 December 2025

City honours its DRM Volunteers

02 December 2025

Cape Town has more than 550 registered Disaster Risk Management volunteers

Traffic stop leads to drug stash hidden behind fridge

24 November 2025

Metro Police officers conducted a routine traffic stop in Strand just after 12:30 on Sunday, 23 November 2025.

City Human Settlements Committee conducts oversight visit to informal settlements, engages residents

17 October 2025

The City’s Human Settlements Portfolio Committee conducted an oversight visit to the settlements following concerns about flooding and the impact on residents having settled in low-lying, flood-prone areas.

City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

12 October 2025

According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

City shares Vision 2050 priorities at the South African Roads Federation AGM

10 October 2025

Those of us who work in the transport and mobility space know that our work goes far beyond asphalt, intersections, and traffic lights

Call on residents to help craft a spatial vision for Kensington and Factreton areas

22 September 2025

Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Kensington and Factreton along the Voortrekker Road Corridor

Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

09 September 2025

​Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.

Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

05 September 2025

Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope

City hosting info day about neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

03 September 2025

The City of Cape Town encourages local residents, stakeholders and interested and affected parties to attend the information day about the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas

Assault up by nearly 80% on payday weekend

01 September 2025

The PECC fielded 140 assault calls (compared to 78 the previous weekend) of which 41 were physical assault incidents and 98 with a weapon.

Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

18 August 2025

The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

Call for comment on neighbourhood plan for Masiphumelele and surrounding areas

15 August 2025

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents to comment on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Masiphumelele and the surrounding areas in the Far South

Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear as revised Municipal Planning By-law is Gazetted

12 August 2025

​The City is pleased to announce that the revised Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) was Gazetted on Friday, 8 August 2025.

Winter rain delays Southfield Canal repair

07 August 2025

Repair work on two sections of the Southfield Canal was initiated by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate in June 2025

DRMC disburses aid to flood affected community

06 August 2025

The handover of goods included food parcels, blankets, and mattresses to 178 households in the Klipfontein Mission Station area.

Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

24 July 2025

​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

22 July 2025

The City’s Catchment Stormwater and River Management (CSRM) Branch initiated repair works following the collapse of the canal wall during inclement weather in July 2024.

Environmental green light for Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence project

17 July 2025

A major milestone has been reached for the rehabilitation of the Sand and Langevlei Canals confluence, with environmental authorisation now granted.

Cape Town’s Vision 2050: Mayor calls for comment on the City’s Long-Term Plan

14 July 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years

Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

14 July 2025

At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award

Continuous efforts to maintain the Sir Lowry’s Pass River

10 July 2025

Maintenance of the City’s rivers, canals and waterways takes place all year round, with operations ramping up pre-winter in preparation for seasonal rainfall.

Acting Mayor conducts oversight visits to flood-affected informal settlements

08 July 2025

Alderman Eddie Andrews’s visits formed part of ongoing oversight efforts following the heavy rainfall seen in the City over the past two weeks.

Water and Sanitation’s Budget of Hope unpacked

03 July 2025

We are committed to ensuring our communities have dignified access to basic services by reducing sewer overflows and accelerating the replacement of water and sewer pipes

Disaster Risk Management squares up for next frontal system

02 July 2025

The Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the City's response to any impacts brought about by the forecast.

Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

27 June 2025

Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

Door-to-door high flood risk awareness raised to alert Driftsands residents

27 June 2025

In a proactive effort to protect communities during the winter rainfall season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been conducting direct engagements