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    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    City partnership prevents 94 tonnes of river pollution from reaching the ocean

    06 August 2026

    Between March and June 2026, eight full-time river wardens monitored and maintained waste interceptors daily

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    Learners from Langa, Bonteheuwel and Athlone enjoy a class in the clouds

    21 May 2026

    ​The City’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) partnered with the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) to support its Class in the Clouds education programme

    Repainted, brighter and safer streets for Bridgetown, Kewtown, Silvertown and Heideveld

    Repainted, brighter and safer streets for Bridgetown, Kewtown, Silvertown and Heideveld

    22 April 2026

    Road markings are an essential part of the City’s road network and ensure that we keep Cape Town moving on the right side of the road.

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    City strongly condemns repeated burglaries at Athlone Library

    15 April 2026

    The Athlone Library is offering limited services after it was burgled two weekends in a row.

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    High Court dismisses attempts to block Cape Town land release

    24 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of attempts to block the release of 50 City-owned properties for private sector investment, including the iconic Good Hope Centre.

    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.

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    City to release landmark Good Hope Centre and other properties at upcoming auction

    16 February 2026

    Releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a strategic move aimed at unlocking its immense economic potential

    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

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    62 000 water meters replaced to boost accuracy and reliability

    14 October 2025

    The Water Meter Replacement Programme kicked off in August 2025 and is scheduled to continue until the end of June 2026.

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    Sewer horror – Manenberg sees 40 tonnes of waste removed

    29 September 2025

    ​Mountains of rags, nappies and wet wipes, weighing over 40 tonnes, were hauled out of Manenberg’s sewer system in just two months

    Organic waste diversion efforts continue

    Organic waste diversion efforts continue

    23 July 2025

    The City is pleased to report that our home composting programme continues to create fertile ground for compost culture to take root in Cape Town

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    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.

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    21 July 2025

    The aim of the project is to increase the river’s capacity to carry water, reinforce and stabilise its banks, and create a safer, more functional river corridor.

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    18 June 2025

    Initiating a two-phase process to support operating licences to meet the demand for metered taxi and e-hailing services within the city

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    15 June 2025

    A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie

    City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie

    30 May 2025

    ​The City advises residents in Bridgetown, Silvertown and Bokmakierie of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions

    City advises of critical Bridgetown, Silvertown electricity work

    City advises of critical Bridgetown, Silvertown electricity work

    30 April 2025

    ​The City advises residents in Bridgetown and Silvertown of electricity supply interruptions

    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’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    19 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making significant progress with South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade of its kind, rehabilitating 28km of bulk sewer pipelines.

    City creates thousands of permanent job opportunities in Cape Town each year

    City creates thousands of permanent job opportunities in Cape Town each year

    06 June 2024

    ​Over the past year, the City of Cape Town has appointed 2 208 new permanent staff members.

    Vygekraal pedestrian bridge brings communities together

    Vygekraal pedestrian bridge brings communities together

    10 May 2024

    On Thursday, 9 May 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate officially opened the Vygekraal pedestrian bridge that runs across the Vygekraal River located between Kewtown and Bridgetown in Cape Town.

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    02 April 2024

    ​During January and February 2024, 4 129m of water pipes and 10 311m of sewer pipes were replaced City-wide as part of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive pipe replacement programme.

    City aims to get pedestrian safety moving in the right direction

    City aims to get pedestrian safety moving in the right direction

    27 November 2023

    Accidents involving pedestrians are showing an increase.

    Forest Whitaker's NGO and NBA Africa build basketball court in Athlone

    Forest Whitaker's NGO and NBA Africa build basketball court in Athlone

    22 November 2023

    We hope we can continue our long-standing relationship with the City of Cape Town as we both share the same goal and passion in improving the lives of our communities

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (South)

    Residents called to provide input on proposed traffic calming measures (South)

    02 November 2023

    proposed construction of traffic calming measures in Claremont; Heideveld; Surrey Estate; Plumstead; Bergvliet; Crawford; Retreat; Rondebosch; Hazendal; Grassy Park; Wynberg; Gugulethu; Nyanga and Mowbray

    City replaces aged water mains in Athlone

    City replaces aged water mains in Athlone

    24 October 2023

    ​As part of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s annual pipe replacement programme, 1 560m of aged, fibre cement water mains are currently being replaced with upgraded pipes in Bridgetown, Athlone.

    City Indigent Support Drive heads to Bellville South and other areas

    City Indigent Support Drive heads to Bellville South and other areas

    20 September 2023

    The City is assisting households with an income of R7 500 or less per month.

    City’s Mobile Office off to Manenberg, Uitsig and Bridgetown

    City’s Mobile Office off to Manenberg, Uitsig and Bridgetown

    07 September 2023

    The City’s Mobile Office will be deployed to the Tambo Community Hall in Manenberg, Uitsig Community Hall and Silvertown Community Centre in Bridgetown.

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    16 August 2023

    This complex project entails the construction of a new bulk sewer in Montague Gardens using innovative micro-tunnelling technology.

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    19 July 2023

    Over the past financial year, from July 2022 to June 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested a total of R307,6 million to replace 55 163 meters of sewer pipes and R140,4 million to replace 50 170m of water pipes city-wide.

    Learning through the Arts Aweh! programme

    Learning through the Arts Aweh! programme

    06 July 2023

    Children from Dunoon, Delft, Pella, Langa, Bridgetown, Silvertown, Heideveld, Bonteheuwel, Woodlands and Eastridge participated in the pilot project, with over 400 children attending the project each day

    Residents to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in the Southern suburbs

    Residents to comment on proposed traffic calming measures in the Southern suburbs

    05 July 2023

    These proposed traffic calming measures will enhance road safety for all road users, which is a top priority for the City

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    30 June 2023

    We are putting R206m behind this upgrade in 2023/24 to make sure we get this done

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    04 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town is planning to invest R4,3 billion in water and sanitation infrastructure over the 2023/2024 financial year, starting 1 July 2023.

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    18 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today inspected the City’s completed sewer pipe replacement project in Gugulethu, which lays the foundation not only for economic growth, but for dignity and a healthy environment for all residents.

    Total of 1 296 new operating licences still available to metered-taxi operators

    Total of 1 296 new operating licences still available to metered-taxi operators

    04 May 2023

    The two-year moratorium on new applications for metered-taxi operating licences was lifted in February 2023 and is being executed in two phases.

    City’s R140m water pipe replacement programme on track

    City’s R140m water pipe replacement programme on track

    05 March 2023

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track to replace 50 000 meters of water pipeline across Cape Town by June 2023

    Total of 2 643 new operating licences available to metered-taxi operators

    Total of 2 643 new operating licences available to metered-taxi operators

    09 February 2023

    Joint Statement by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works and The City of Cape Town

    New Langa pump track pedals to completion

    New Langa pump track pedals to completion

    17 December 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department officially opened the new Langa pump track today.

    City to commence with road resurfacing in Kewtown, Silvertown and Bridgetown

    City to commence with road resurfacing in Kewtown, Silvertown and Bridgetown

    26 October 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town is set to commence with the resurfacing of various roads in Kewtown, Silvertown and Bridgetown on Monday, 31 October 2022.

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 5 to 11 September 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 5 to 11 September 2022

    02 September 2022

    The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro

    Proposed conversion of Brushwood Road in Bridgetown to a one-way open for comment

    Proposed conversion of Brushwood Road in Bridgetown to a one-way open for comment

    23 May 2022

    The proposal is to turn Brushwood Road into a one-way to allow improved traffic flow.

    City attends to traffic calming measures in Bridgetown; Heideveld and Hanover Park

    City attends to traffic calming measures in Bridgetown; Heideveld and Hanover Park

    05 May 2022

    The City would like to advise residents and road users of the construction of traffic calming measures

    City completes registration of Langa fire victims

    City completes registration of Langa fire victims

    18 April 2022

    The registration process has confirmed that 260 structures were destroyed in the fire, affecting 767 individuals.

    City completes registration of Langa fire victims

    City completes registration of Langa fire victims

    18 April 2022

    The City of Cape Town continues its efforts in Langa to support persons affected by a fire on Saturday, 16 April 2022

    City interventions following devastating Langa fire

    City interventions following devastating Langa fire

    17 April 2022

    The City has numerous departments on the ground in Langa to support persons affected by a fire this weekend.

    R100m in the pipeline to replace water network this financial year

    R100m in the pipeline to replace water network this financial year

    08 April 2022

    ​The Water and Sanitation Directorate has an annual pipe replacement programme, which aims to maintain the City’s water network infrastructure through upgrades and replacement

    Cape Town crowns national softball champions

    Cape Town crowns national softball champions

    04 April 2022

    The 27th edition of the inter-provincial tournament featured over 400 of the country’s top provincial softball players

    Nantes Park to come alive with the sound of stories

    Nantes Park to come alive with the sound of stories

    28 January 2022

    The day aims to shine a spotlight on the benefits of reading aloud to children.

    City’s Traffic Service will not be intimidated into ceasing taxi operations

    City’s Traffic Service will not be intimidated into ceasing taxi operations

    06 December 2021

    Saferty and Security weekly roundup.

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