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    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    Short-Term Letting By-Law open for public comment

    06 August 2026

    ​The By-law aims to improve compliance with the City’s existing Rates Policy

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    City sets deadline for safer e-scooter use on Sea Point Promenade  

    06 August 2026

    Recreation and Parks will finalise and publish the conditions governing the use of electric mobility devices on the Promenade as well as erect new signage by the end of August.

    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    More than R1,7 million investment in grassroots football development

    25 June 2026

    The Bayview U16 Youth Cup is one of several grassroots football events supported by the City through the Special Events Committee.

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    Junior River Wardens taking action for the ocean

    03 June 2026

    World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    Cape Town switches on first smart water meter

    29 April 2026

    The City has allocated approximately R1,1 billion to the first phase of the programme

    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

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    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

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    Successful auction paves way to unlocking opportunities for Cape Town

    27 February 2026

    A total of 53 properties, including the Good Hope Centre precinct, were offered for sale and leasing via public auction on Thursday, 26 February 2026

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

    23 February 2026

    ​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme moves to new areas

    26 January 2026

    The City continues to roll out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    Identikidz off to a strong start with nearly 12 000 registrations

    17 December 2025

    The free Identikidz child safety programme kicked off at Cape Town beaches on Monday, 15 December and in just two days, more than 11 998 children were tagged

    Don’t be a creep – help keep Cape Town moving this festive season

    Don’t be a creep – help keep Cape Town moving this festive season

    14 December 2025

    The City will continue its ‘Don’t be a Creep’ campaign through the festive season when traffic volumes intensify

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    Stay in the safe zone this summer season

    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.

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    Identikidz returns to beaches this summer

    03 December 2025

    Identikidz is coordinated by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD).

    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

    New national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing postponed

    New national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing postponed

    30 October 2025

    The City has been informed that the implementation would be delayed.

    Don’t be a creep, resist the urge, and stay behind the line

    Don’t be a creep, resist the urge, and stay behind the line

    27 October 2025

    Creeping makes congestion worse and tempers flare

    City seeking clarity on new national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing

    City seeking clarity on new national requirement for vehicle registration and licensing

    24 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices.

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    New requirement for original certified IDs at licensing offices, driving licence testing centres

    23 October 2025

    ​From 1 November 2025, original certified identification documentation will be required at all City Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL) offices and driving licence testing centres

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    City brings together language specialists on International Translation Day

    01 October 2025

    ​The 30th of September 2025 marks International Translation Day, a day that pays tribute to language professionals worldwide whose work facilitates dialogue, understanding and cooperation

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate continues to invest in electrical infrastructure by rolling out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    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.

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    Scam alert: fake health officials at it again

    02 July 2025

    Scammers posing as City health inspectors are once again targeting businesses, demanding payment for fake 'health certificates'.

    City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

    City calls on unemployed residents to update their jobseeker info

    30 June 2025

    To be considered for EPWP opportunities, jobseekers must be registered and active on the City’s Jobseeker Database

    Suit up early: lifeguard jobs open for the upcoming summer season

    Suit up early: lifeguard jobs open for the upcoming summer season

    25 May 2025

    Potential candidates will be required to undergo competency testing during the selection process.

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    City steps up ECD support with compliance and mental health training

    22 May 2025

    There are numerous regulations in place for the ECD sector, but compliance is often a bridge too far for many

    Domestic animal survey hits the home straight

    Domestic animal survey hits the home straight

    17 April 2025

    In the space of four weeks, the domestic animal survey has yielded 13 037 completed surveys.

    New areas for City's electricity meter replacement programme

    New areas for City's electricity meter replacement programme

    03 April 2025

    ​New, smarter electricity meters are on the cards for residents in different areas of the metro.

    Domestic animal survey gains momentum

    Domestic animal survey gains momentum

    25 March 2025

    The domestic animal survey was launched on Monday, 17 March 2025, in collaboration with the animal welfare sector

    City zooms in on animal welfare

    City zooms in on animal welfare

    17 March 2025

    The domestic animal survey is the latest in a series of interventions undertaken by the City administration to promote and ensure the welfare of animals in the metropole.

    No penalties during Fine Free Week

    No penalties during Fine Free Week

    14 March 2025

    ​South African Library Week is happening from 17 to 23 March 2025, during which citizens celebrate the role of libraries in our communities

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    20 February 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate is rolling out new, smarter electricity meters in different areas of the metro over the next few months.

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

    Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

    21 January 2025

    PSHB sighting in Durbanville

    Identikidz ensure children who are lost are reunited with loved ones

    Identikidz ensure children who are lost are reunited with loved ones

    30 December 2024

    Nearly 20 000 children were tagged and eight were separated from their parents or caregivers this past weekend

    Identikidz tag more than 25 000 children over two days

    Identikidz tag more than 25 000 children over two days

    27 December 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw 25 770 children tagged over the past two public holidays.

    City services gear up for busy beach days

    City services gear up for busy beach days

    23 December 2024

    Strand beach was the busiest with 1 789 children tagged, followed by Mnandi (1 501) and Muizenberg (1 093).

    Identikidz off to a festive start, while Recreation and Parks hosts fun-filled youth events

    Identikidz off to a festive start, while Recreation and Parks hosts fun-filled youth events

    18 December 2024

    City of Cape Town’s Identikidz programme saw more than 14 000 children tagged

    Identikidz bands are the drip this summer

    Identikidz bands are the drip this summer

    03 December 2024

    The Identikidz programme is coordinated by the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    City prepaid electricity meter updates done way ahead of deadline; its customers not impacted by end November deadline

    City prepaid electricity meter updates done way ahead of deadline; its customers not impacted by end November deadline

    06 November 2024

    City customers are not impacted by the National Prepaid Meter SOFTWARE Update.

    City customers not impacted by end November deadline for national electricity meter software update; City updates done way ahead of deadline

    City customers not impacted by end November deadline for national electricity meter software update; City updates done way ahead of deadline

    23 October 2024

    The National Prepaid Meter SOFTWARE Update through purchase tokens is under way across South Africa.

    City's electricity meter replacement schedule for last months of 2024

    City's electricity meter replacement schedule for last months of 2024

    01 October 2024

    ​Residents are reminded of the City’s rollout of new and more convenient electricity meters in various areas in the final few months of 2024.

    Qualifying Manenberg residents assisted in social support drive

    Qualifying Manenberg residents assisted in social support drive

    30 September 2024

    ​The City held a social support drive in Manenberg to assist qualifying residents.

    City's electricity meter replacement programme rolls out in new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme rolls out in new areas

    04 September 2024

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate will be continuing the rollout of new smarter and more convenient electricity meters in various areas of the metro in the next few months.

    City of Cape Town only metro in SA to receive a clean audit - AG lauds City as ‘pocket of excellence’

    City of Cape Town only metro in SA to receive a clean audit - AG lauds City as ‘pocket of excellence’

    27 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town has again received a clean audit and is the only metro to have achieved this for its 2022/23 financial year.

    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 powers ahead with compulsory upgrade rollout of smarter, convenient meters

    City powers ahead with compulsory upgrade rollout of smarter, convenient meters

    07 August 2024

    City teams and contractors are doing letter-drops in scheduled areas.

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    31 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Sea Search, convened an expert scientific workshop last week

    Traffic fine (and municipal accounts) roadshow loading for Mitchells

    Traffic fine (and municipal accounts) roadshow loading for Mitchells

    24 July 2024

    The next roadshow will take place at the Lentegeur Civic in Merrydale Road, Mitchells Plain from 29 to 31 July 2024.

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