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    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    28 July 2026

    The concert at Hanover Park's First Community Resource Centre on 11 July was the third Urban Outreach Concert presented by Artscape in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

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

    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

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    City’s Arts Aweh! programme reaches thousands of young people

    09 July 2026

    The programme also created job opportunities for 19 young creatives and cultural workers

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    LEAP records increased drug and firearm confiscations

    24 June 2026

    A specialised Reaction Unit of 120 members was launched to swiftly respond to sudden

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    18 June 2026

    The City’s Smart Cape programme is focused on expanding digital access and enabling opportunities within communities

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    25 May 2026

    ​The arrest was one of 379 made by City agencies over the past week

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    City teams attend to high volume storm related electricity faults

    11 May 2026

    Strong winds and heavy downpours may continue to damage electricity infrastructure, leading to a high number of service requests

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    01 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    City celebrates its adult education learners at annual reading competition

    10 April 2026

    The City’s AET programme has been empowering staff for over 25 years and attracts participants aged between 25 and 65 years

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    City rolling out fresh road markings in Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate

    01 April 2026

    Residents and business owners in the Hanover Park, Newfields, Sand Industria, Ferness Estate and Fairways Estate areas are advised of road marking work that will take place along several roads in the area

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    30 March 2026

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre is the first port of call for emergency and enforcement-related issues.

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    Workforce data maps where Cape Town’s 100 000 call centre industry workers live

    25 March 2026

    In total, about 70 000 Capetonians work in BPO centres servicing international clients, while a further 30 000 residents are employed in domestic call centres

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    Welcome to Cape Town Cycle Tour Week

    03 March 2026

    Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

    De ja vu: domestic violence complaint leads to illegal firearm

    De ja vu: domestic violence complaint leads to illegal firearm

    02 March 2026

    On Sunday, 1 March 2026, Metro Police officers arrested a 35-year-old suspect in Heideveld for contravening the Domestic Violence Act.

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    23 February 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 417 suspects and issued 89 454 fines during weekly patrols

    Casting of new MyCiTi bus lanes under way in Lansdowne

    Casting of new MyCiTi bus lanes under way in Lansdowne

    19 February 2026

    The casting of the first red bus lanes along Govan Mbeki Road, in the vicinity of the Sky Circle project in Lansdowne.

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    17 February 2026

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 17 to 19 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 17 to 19 February 2026

    13 February 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

    District Six’s Chapel Street project on track

    10 February 2026

    ​The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

    06 February 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    Steady progress made on water and sewer pipe replacements

    01 February 2026

    Within six months, June to December 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced a total of 35,71km of water pipes (71,4% of the target) and 33,99km of sewer pipes (34% of the target).

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

    31 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    Targeted plan delivers progress on City’s trench reinstatements

    16 January 2026

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues to make steady progress in tackling trench reinstatements.

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    12 January 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.

    Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026

    Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026

    05 January 2026

    Weekly successes of the City's Safety and Security agencies

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    08 December 2025

    Reminder to comment on the proposed upgrades along Turfhall Road between Belgravia Road and Newfields Road.

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    08 December 2025

    Enforcement successes during weekly patrols

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    08 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    R1,35 billion Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation nearing halfway completion

    25 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating 28 km of bulk sewer pipelines across the Cape Flats, South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade project

    Firearm recovery rate raises red flags

    Firearm recovery rate raises red flags

    17 November 2025

    Two City agencies recovered six firearms in just 36 hours over the weekend.

    ShotSpotter areas drive firearm confiscations

    ShotSpotter areas drive firearm confiscations

    16 November 2025

    MEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 22 November 2025

    14 November 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    Phased reopening of swimming pools on track for the summer

    12 November 2025

    Twenty-two pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays.

    Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

    12 November 2025

    Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades along Turfhall Road

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 10 October 2025

    03 October 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    26 September 2025

    The programme placed a spotlight on indigenous games that have been passed down through generations, giving youth the chance to experience the games their parents and grandparents once played.

    Three days, seven firearms and eight arrests

    Three days, seven firearms and eight arrests

    22 September 2025

    One of the suspects arrested on firearm-related charges this weekend is just 14 years old.

    Roll on bottle gives Metro Police officers a whiff

    Roll on bottle gives Metro Police officers a whiff

    19 September 2025

    In yet another example of how crafty criminals can get, Metro Police officers found a stash of drugs in a roll on bottle

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 26 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 26 September 2025

    19 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

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