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30 July 2026
We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government
The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future
29 July 2026
The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations
21 July 2026
The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.
16 July 2026
City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026
11 July 2026
The City is tracking attacks on staff, vehicle hijackings and extortion attempts daily through its Safety and Security Information Management Services
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
07 July 2026
The City welcomes the Public Protector’s emphasis that it has worked closely with her office to ensure all matters have been attended to
01 July 2026
Typically, dam levels need to be 80% or more by the time the next Annual Operating Analysis (AOA) is done
29 June 2026
In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.
This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions
25 June 2026
The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands
10 June 2026
The Corporate Services Portfolio Committee has remained committed to improving services and facilities for communities across Cape Town
08 June 2026
More than 95 schools across Cape Town have already been reached by the City’s water awareness programme in 2026
05 June 2026
The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households
28 May 2026
Each year, the City appoints over 600 seasonal lifeguards to be deployed to designated bathing beaches and public
27 May 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech
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.
22 May 2026
Cape Town dam levels increased by about 20% in one week due to the recent, uncommon rainfall event
30 April 2026
The City wants to inform residents and visitors that one of the copes along the Strand seawall access ramp has become dislodged
20 April 2026
The Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert of persons stuck in a void in a canal in the Pinelands area
17 April 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Strand, Bonteheuwel and Langa next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps
12 April 2026
The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March
31 March 2026
Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech
Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision
29 March 2026
Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.
With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.
26 March 2026
Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point
25 March 2026
The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology
18 March 2026
There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.
09 March 2026
The City would like to advise visitors and locals that the upgrade of the Muizenberg beachfront is making great progress.
05 March 2026
With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate
02 March 2026
Coastal water quality remains within guideline limits
20 February 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office is heading to Eerste River and Lwandle next week to bring essential municipal services directly to residents' doorsteps
18 February 2026
Team Cape Town, remember to stay hydrated this week as hot temperatures soar and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.
13 February 2026
The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre
Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise.
04 February 2026
Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).
29 January 2026
All work, no play
23 January 2026
The City's Mobile Office is heading to Belhar and Mfuleni next week to bring essential municipal services.
22 January 2026
Donations have been received from several quarters, including individuals, organisations and corporates.
19 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues its efforts to reduce water losses through focused daily operations.
13 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has started necessary preparations to repair the collapsed sections of bulk sewer in Khayelitsha.
07 January 2026
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.
31 December 2025
Following excessive water usage over the past few weeks, the City is urging Cape Town residents to please be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption.
30 December 2025
Since 1 December, there have been 19 non-fatal drownings at Cape Town’s beaches.
23 December 2025
The City’s festive season safety plan includes increased patrols on the roads and places of public interest, like CBDs, beaches and other public open spaces.
16 December 2025
MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, CARL POPHAIM
11 December 2025
The active supervision of children is something that needs to be top of mind at all times – not just at our beaches.
05 December 2025
Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.
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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