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    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    City warns residents of WhatsApp housing scams

    21 July 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is alerting residents to housing opportunity scam attempts on social media platforms.

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    04 June 2026

    The City continues to support this investigation which has been ongoing for more than a year.

    City warns residents of housing scams targeting potential beneficiaries in Belhar

    City warns residents of housing scams targeting potential beneficiaries in Belhar

    22 April 2026

    The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is aware of a poorly written letter or email currently in circulation targeting potential beneficiaries in Belhar

    City marks continued progress as more families receive homes in Dido Valley

    City marks continued progress as more families receive homes in Dido Valley

    02 April 2026

    Our teams have worked hard to deliver these opportunities and we celebrate with the families as they move into their new homes

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    05 March 2026

    The City reminds customers that it would never approach a customer via WhatsApp about payments

    City Manager leads sting operation in tender corruption probe

    City Manager leads sting operation in tender corruption probe

    04 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has commended City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo for his bravery in support of a SAPS sting operation yesterday, 3 March.

    ‘Happy letter’ causes sadness for City residents

    ‘Happy letter’ causes sadness for City residents

    27 February 2026

    ​The City’s Human Settlements Directorate urges residents to be on alert for scams targeting housing project beneficiaries.

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    Facts on awarding of outdoor video display screens tender

    13 February 2026

    The City absolutely rejects spurious allegations of fraud and corruption made by an unhappy unsuccessful bidder pertaining to the tender process of outdoor video display screens.

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    City warns residents to stay alert to housing scams

    14 January 2026

    The City reiterates that City housing opportunities are free and qualifying residents will never be asked to pay for placement on the City’s Housing Needs Register, or for allocation of housing opportunities

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    09 December 2025

    World Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated on 9 December annually, continues its youth theme focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    Be aware, report water disconnection scams

    Be aware, report water disconnection scams

    02 December 2025

    ​Residents are reminded to be alert and aware of scammers posing as City Water and Sanitation staff soliciting payment from customers to avoid supposed water restrictions/disconnections

    Beware of electricity festive season scammers

    Beware of electricity festive season scammers

    25 November 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate urges residents to be alert to electricity scams and encourages all Capetonians to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    Peak scam season: Pause and Verify, don’t fall victim to fraud

    19 November 2025

    ​The scammers are out in full force and during International Fraud Awareness Week, currently under way until 22 November

    Be alert to housing scams this festive season

    Be alert to housing scams this festive season

    10 November 2025

    Residents and potential housing beneficiaries must be extra cautious ahead of and during the festive season.

    City lauds SAPS search and seizure operation

    City lauds SAPS search and seizure operation

    01 October 2025

    In line with the City’s zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption, City Forensic Services took swift action to assess and report the matter to SAPS

    Beware of Electricity WhatsApp scammers

    Beware of Electricity WhatsApp scammers

    28 August 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Department warns residents about a new electricity scam and urges everyone to be vigilant of individuals posing as City officials.

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    We’re all ears: Help fight online misinformation, scams and blow the whistle

    23 June 2025

    ‘Our world is rapidly changing and technological advances bring opportunities and challenges

    Found: a near 60% increase in stolen vehicles recovered

    Found: a near 60% increase in stolen vehicles recovered

    28 May 2025

    These successes bear testament to responsive and present enforcement on the ground

    City Ombudsman’s Liberty Promenade Mall Office relocation

    City Ombudsman’s Liberty Promenade Mall Office relocation

    09 May 2025

    'The City’s Office of the Ombudsman’s satellite office in Mitchells Plain will be relocating from Tuesday, 13 May 2025 to the Lentegeur Administrative Building.

    Reminder – Jobseekers database registration is free

    Reminder – Jobseekers database registration is free

    10 April 2025

    To opportunists soliciting money from individuals seeking job opportunities, this is a criminal offence!

    Court date on the cards for suspected fraudster

    Court date on the cards for suspected fraudster

    17 March 2025

    In general enforcement in the past week, the Traffic Service made 40 arrests – 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol, five for reckless and negligent driving and 18 for other offences.

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    City Ombudsman celebrates World Consumer Rights Day 2025

    13 March 2025

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting the commemoration for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement, acknowledged internationally on 15 March each year.

    Traffic officers clip suspects’ wings

    Traffic officers clip suspects’ wings

    09 January 2025

    The arrests included charges of robbery and possession of stolen goods.

    City highlights youth as the anti-corruption warriors of tomorrow

    City highlights youth as the anti-corruption warriors of tomorrow

    09 December 2024

    ​World Anti-Corruption Day, being commemorated today, is focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    Fraud fighters: City reaffirms zero tolerance against fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week

    Fraud fighters: City reaffirms zero tolerance against fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week

    20 November 2024

    ​In commemoration of International Fraud Awareness Week, the City’s Ethics and Forensic Services Department embarked on a number of initiatives to educate and engage residents on how not to become a victim of fraud

    MyCiTi phishing scam alert

    MyCiTi phishing scam alert

    04 November 2024

    City alert to a social media post that is falsely offering free MyCiTi travel as well as discounted MyCiTi bus cards.

    Beware- Fake EPWP job interviews scam

    Beware- Fake EPWP job interviews scam

    29 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town has recently become aware of a fake notice about EPWP job interviews in Khayelitsha circulating on Whatsapp (see the image below). This is not endorsed by the City.

    Don’t fake it ‘til you make it

    Don’t fake it ‘til you make it

    25 August 2024

    Between July 2023 and June 2024, the City's DLTCs recorded 430 incidents where documents submitted were questionable.

    Caught in the Act: City’s MTU busts suspected meter fraudster

    Caught in the Act: City’s MTU busts suspected meter fraudster

    21 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit has apprehended a person in connection with the tampering of the City's electricity metering infrastructure.

    City warns residents of scam artists claiming to disconnect water

    City warns residents of scam artists claiming to disconnect water

    30 June 2024

    Residents are urged to be on alert and aware of a scam doing the rounds.

    City Health tucks into food safety

    City Health tucks into food safety

    07 June 2024

    ​World Food Safety Day is celebrated worldwide annually on June 7.

    Let’s ACT Protect your power - community support needed to protect electricity infrastructure

    Let’s ACT Protect your power - community support needed to protect electricity infrastructure

    23 April 2024

    Streetlight repairs are being attended to in Leonsdale and Clarkes Estate.

    Electricity scammers: Rather be safe than sorry

    Electricity scammers: Rather be safe than sorry

    17 April 2024

    ​The City would like to warn residents of the latest electricity scam.

    City commences with Khayelitsha LED high-mast refurbishment project

    City commences with Khayelitsha LED high-mast refurbishment project

    26 March 2024

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate commenced with a light-emitting diode (LED) installation project on high-masts in Makhaza, Khayelitsha.

    Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

    Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 with City Ombudsman

    14 March 2024

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will be hosting its annual exhibition in celebration of World Consumer Rights Day tomorrow, 15 March 2024

    R3,8m Kensington underground electricity cable project under way

    R3,8m Kensington underground electricity cable project under way

    14 March 2024

    ​The City’s R3,8 million underground electricity cable project in Kensington is under way as one of the City’s interventions to tackle the crisis-levels of load-shedding-driven vandalism across the metro

    New Beacon Valley electricity mini substation installed

    New Beacon Valley electricity mini substation installed

    07 March 2024

    The newly installed mini substation serves a critical purpose in a community

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch date

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch date

    04 March 2024

    Residents are invited to a meet and greet session with the City Ombudsman, Vusumzi Magwebu, at the Khayelitsha Shopping Mall on 8 March 2024.

    Focus on street lighting repairs and maintenance in Area South

    Focus on street lighting repairs and maintenance in Area South

    29 February 2024

    Westridge and the surrounding suburbs have been hit hard by criminals and this has had a severe impact on residents.

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch to be rescheduled

    City Ombudsman new look and feel launch to be rescheduled

    27 February 2024

    Today’s, 27 February 2024, meet and greet session with the City Ombudsman has been rescheduled. A new date will be advised as soon as possible.

    New interventions to enhance energy services amid crisis-levels of vandalism in Area South

    New interventions to enhance energy services amid crisis-levels of vandalism in Area South

    27 February 2024

    Many innovative interventions are being investigated, while operational changes are under way to enhance service delivery and turnaround times where required and also to eradicate backlogs as fast as possible

    City Ombudsman launches new look and feel

    City Ombudsman launches new look and feel

    26 February 2024

    The Office of the City Ombudsman will tomorrow, 27 February 2024, launch a new look and feel, following on from the establishment of the service by Council resolution in 2022.

    Let’s ACT against vandalism – Area South, Mitchells Plain records high electricity vandalism incidents

    Let’s ACT against vandalism – Area South, Mitchells Plain records high electricity vandalism incidents

    09 February 2024

    ​The City urges all communities to stand with us in our ongoing fight against electricity infrastructure theft, damage and vandalism.

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    Cape Town’s accommodation providers, attractions report surge in visitor figures

    14 December 2023

    The City has worked closely and continuously with partners such as CTT and Wesgro's Air Access and Cruise Cape Town programmes to ensure an increased number of flights and cruise ships to match the rise in demand from travellers.

    Don’t be shy to verify – Avoid bogus contractors from being granted access to your property

    Don’t be shy to verify – Avoid bogus contractors from being granted access to your property

    22 November 2023

    Residents are advised they can verify the validity of any contractor should they be approached and that their water meter is eligible for replacement.

    City engaging Tourism Department on delay in deployment of its tourism safety monitors

    City engaging Tourism Department on delay in deployment of its tourism safety monitors

    16 November 2023

    Thankfully, the City of Cape Town is ready and will deploy its largest-ever festive tourism safety operation ahead of expected record-breaking visitor numbers to the Mother City this summer

    No need for locals to break the bank when out and about in Cape Town

    No need for locals to break the bank when out and about in Cape Town

    13 November 2023

    As Cape Town prepares to welcome an influx of international and domestic travellers, the City is urging Capetonians to also get out and about.

    Cape Town launches tourism safety plans ahead of record festive season

    Cape Town launches tourism safety plans ahead of record festive season

    08 November 2023

    The City of Cape Town will deploy its largest ever festive tourism safety operation ahead of expected record-breaking visitor numbers to the Mother City this summer.

    City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

    City Ombudsman Kuils River satellite office relocates

    24 October 2023

    The City’s Office of the Ombudsman’s satellite office in Kuils River will be relocating from today, 24 October 2023 to the Kuils River Municipal Complex.

    City welcomes arrest of two City officials after City-SAPS team investigation

    City welcomes arrest of two City officials after City-SAPS team investigation

    19 October 2023

    As a City, we welcome and utterly support the arrest yesterday, 18 October 2023, of two City officials

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