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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    05 August 2026

    ​The City does not anticipate any water supply disruption during the upcoming DWS maintenance work

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    02 August 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    24 July 2026

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

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    Cape Town’s growth sectors deliver jobs and R18,9 billion investments through City partnerships

    22 July 2026

    The value of these partnerships is reflected in both the economic data and the journeys of individuals who have benefited

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 July 2026

    06 July 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

    12 June 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

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

    Temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    Temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    19 May 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and road users of a temporary lane closure at the Buttskop Road level crossing in Blackheath

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    16 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    10 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.

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    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.

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    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

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    More than 5 000 long-standing trench reinstatements addressed

    24 March 2026

    ​Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town

    City calling for comments on closure of Buttskop Road, Blackheath

    City calling for comments on closure of Buttskop Road, Blackheath

    22 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town is proposing a permanent road closure of Buttskop Road from Trafford Road to Van Riebeeck Road, and Meadow Road in Blackheath.

     Update 10 February 15h00- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    Update 10 February 15h00- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    10 February 2026

    Update on the water supply matter related to Theewaterskloof Dam.

    Update 10 February 12h30- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    Update 10 February 12h30- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    10 February 2026

    There has been a call to the public to reduce water consumption following a water supply issue related to the Theewaterskloof Dam.

    Temporary road closure in Blackheath

    Temporary road closure in Blackheath

    05 February 2026

    Temporary road closure at the intersection of Electron Road and Range Road in Blackheath due to roadworks.

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    150 tonnes of waste removed from Kleinvlei Canal

    22 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025.

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    Catch-up project ramps up trench reinstatements city-wide

    24 October 2025

    Since January 2025, 2 886 reinstatements have been completed city-wide, in addition to those tackled through the Catch-up Project.

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    City goes back to school to revamp early childhood development centres

    30 September 2025

    Early childhood development is a cornerstone of lifelong learning and growth.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 September to 3 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 September to 3 October 2025

    28 September 2025

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

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    City expands Business Retention and Expansion programme to industrial nodes

    28 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has announced the latest rollout of the City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programme.

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

    City-backed Enterprise Development initiatives drive SMME growth across Cape Town

    06 August 2025

    10th annual City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Programme

    Bluedowns Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

    Bluedowns Municipal Court temporarily closed until further notice

    28 July 2025

    The National Department of Justice and Constitutional Development closed the magistrate’s court this morning due to protest action

    Planned water supply maintenance for 14 July to 16 July 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 14 July to 16 July 2025

    11 July 2025

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

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    26 May 2025

    Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

    City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

    City summit puts manufacturing at the heart of Cape Town’s economic agenda

    22 May 2025

    Business and industry leaders, government officials, and investors gathered at City Hall this week for the inaugural Cape Town Manufacturing Summit.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 19 to 23 May 2025

    18 May 2025

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

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    City of Cape Town launches 'Sinovuyu Teens' to strengthen adolescent resilience

    15 May 2025

    The City's Strengthening Family programme supports Word Family Day

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    02 May 2025

    Comment on traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions until Monday, 2 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 April 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 April 2025

    06 April 2025

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

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

    Tap water with an earthy taste remains safe to drink

    Tap water with an earthy taste remains safe to drink

    07 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town would like to reassure residents who have detected an earthy flavour to their tap water that it remains safe to drink and compliant with South African Drinking Water Quality Standards (SANS 241: 2015). The change in taste is due to the presence of geosmin in our drinking water supply originating from the Theewaterskloof Dam. It poses no threat to human health.

    Reminder to comment on upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    Reminder to comment on upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    28 February 2025

    The City would like to remind residents and interested parties to comment on the proposal to upgrade and construct active mobility (non-motorised transport) infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    City ropes in students for historical information archiving project

    27 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Environment and Heritage Resources Information Centre (EHRIC) has recently completed 23 000 scans relating to the history and development of Cape Town.

    Zandvliet WWTW produces significantly improved treated effluent quality

    Zandvliet WWTW produces significantly improved treated effluent quality

    18 February 2025

    The City invested R2 billion in upgrading and refurbishing the facility, enhancing its conventional activated sludge treatment module and introducing a state-of-the-art membrane treatment module

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    04 February 2025

    project to upgrade and construct non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure in Wesbank, Blackheath and Blue Downs

    City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

    City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

    27 January 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has made significant progress in replacing water and sewer pipes across the city

    Mayor inspects repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station, Khayelitsha

    Mayor inspects repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station, Khayelitsha

    16 January 2025

    repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station

    Planned water supply maintenance from 17 and 18 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 17 and 18 December 2024

    13 December 2024

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

    Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

    Strengthening Families programme solidifies household relationships

    05 December 2024

    The Strengthening Families programme is internationally recognised

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 2 December to 6 December 2024

    30 November 2024

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

    City pipe replacement programme approaches 60 000m of target

    City pipe replacement programme approaches 60 000m of target

    27 November 2024

    ​Since July 2024, over 18 446m of water and 41 030m of sewer pipes have been replaced in several projects across the city.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 November to 29 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 November to 29 November 2024

    22 November 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 9 November to 21 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 9 November to 21 November 2024

    08 November 2024

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

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