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    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    Transport and parking information for a blockbuster sports weekend

    05 August 2026

    Free MyCiTi event shuttle services will operate before and after the match for all valid ticket holders

    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.

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    MayCo greenlights major private sector upgrade of Bellville Athletics Track, Velodrome

    21 April 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit a major private sector upgrade for the Bellville Athletics track and Velodrome by the successful bidder in the 2009 tender for the development of the precinct

    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.

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    A busy mid-month weekend for Events Permit Office

    14 April 2026

    The City's Event Permit Office is experiencing a busy month with a lot of events happening

    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

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    City ‘locks down’ manhole covers to safeguard sewer infrastructure

    24 March 2026

    The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping

    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.

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    City gears up for a busy November events calendar

    04 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    Incentive Overlay Zone takes effect to boost development in specific areas

    01 October 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Council approved several amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city

    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.

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    CCTV proves to be the undoing of a number of suspects

    12 September 2025

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit had a number of successes in the past week

    City working to fix refuse collection delays in various areas

    City working to fix refuse collection delays in various areas

    03 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town advises residents in the Atlantic Seaboard, from Atlantis to Hout Bay and some inland suburbs, that refuse collection is currently behind schedule and teams are working on resolving the delays with urgency.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 August to 28 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 26 August to 28 August 2025

    23 August 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    09 August 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 July to 1 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 July to 1 August 2025

    27 July 2025

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

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    Cape Town puts affordable housing into high gear with revised Municipal Planning By-law

    27 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to make it easier to build and develop in the city.

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing

    26 June 2025

    Cape Town’s Council has approved a number changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL)

    City hosts workshops about art murals for Chapel Street, District Six

    City hosts workshops about art murals for Chapel Street, District Six

    07 May 2025

    We invite all residents and in particular current and former residents, as well as friends of District Six to attend these workshops

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    Don’t waste time - comment on draft budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    14 April 2025

    ​In line with strategic imperatives, the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s proposed budget priorities for the 2025/26 financial year

    CCTV operators instrumental in firearm busts

    CCTV operators instrumental in firearm busts

    20 January 2025

    The detections led ground forces to two prohibited firearms, and three suspects behind bars.

    All set for historic Earthshot Week in Cape Town

    All set for historic Earthshot Week in Cape Town

    30 October 2024

    Cape Town is set to host the prestigious Earthshot Week beginning Monday, 4 November

    Cape Town's epic week of football, music and kites

    Cape Town's epic week of football, music and kites

    22 October 2024

    Major events taking place in Cape Town this week and over the weekend

    Transport Month 2024: City hosts successful Urban Mobility roadshow event in Table View

    Transport Month 2024: City hosts successful Urban Mobility roadshow event in Table View

    16 October 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility team successfully hosted the second Transport Month community roadshow

    CCTV scores a solid nine

    CCTV scores a solid nine

    26 August 2024

    The successes of the past week are a timely reminder of the benefits of CCTV in detecting incidents of crime, but also other emergencies or issues affecting public safety.

    City reminds public to attend info days about proposed Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    City reminds public to attend info days about proposed Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    12 August 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is proposing a number of amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city.

    City proposes Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    City proposes Incentive Overlay Zone to boost development in specific areas

    25 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town is proposing a number of amendments to the Municipal Planning By-law that regulates development and land use in the city.

    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.

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

    UPDATE: Planned water supply maintenance from 23 October 2023

    UPDATE: Planned water supply maintenance from 23 October 2023

    23 October 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    08 August 2023

    'Protecting commuters is our number one priority, and I was glad to join residents on a bus escorted by law enforcement from Mitchells Plain to Town this morning.

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Urban Waste’s By-law Enforcement Unit continues to clamp down on illegal dumping

    Urban Waste’s By-law Enforcement Unit continues to clamp down on illegal dumping

    11 June 2023

    Dumping and littering is an ongoing problem across our metro, costing the City of Cape Town more than R300 million a year.

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    Illegal dumping will undo City’s winter preparation work

    17 May 2023

    The City of Cape Town's RIM department plays a crucial role all year round in maintaining the road's stormwater assets.

    Cape Town tables by far the largest infrastructure budget of all metros

    Cape Town tables by far the largest infrastructure budget of all metros

    26 April 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that Cape Town will outpace all other cities on infrastructure investments.

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    While the President dithers, we’ll get on with ending load-shedding in Cape Town

    26 January 2023

    Council Speech by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Taking stock of the year that was

    Taking stock of the year that was

    30 December 2022

    MAYORAL MINUTE: Taking stock of the year that was

     ‘Boots on the ground’ results in numerous successes

    ‘Boots on the ground’ results in numerous successes

    28 November 2022

    Weekly enforcement successes and report back on the Public Emergency Communication Centre

    Trauma and assault cases remain a worrying constant

    Trauma and assault cases remain a worrying constant

    18 July 2022

    ​The City’s Traffic Service, Law Enforcement and Metro Police Departments arrested 266 suspects and issued 55 543 fines during weekly enforcement patrols.

    Refuse collection delays, and temporary drop-off restrictions from 1 July 2022

    Refuse collection delays, and temporary drop-off restrictions from 1 July 2022

    30 June 2022

    Residents should, from 1 July 2022, expect some delays with refuse removal due to contract administrative processes.

    Payday weekend keeps enforcement and rescue services busy

    Payday weekend keeps enforcement and rescue services busy

    27 June 2022

    Statistics showed an increase in assaults, motor vehicle accidents and dozens of arrests for drunk driving.

    The first 100 days are gone, let’s keep on moving

    The first 100 days are gone, let’s keep on moving

    02 March 2022

    Urban Mobility, previously known as the Transport Directorate, is one of the most important functions within a city government.

    Council approves revised Informal Trading Plan for Athlone CBD

    Council approves revised Informal Trading Plan for Athlone CBD

    11 May 2021

    The revised Informal Trading Plan for Ward 49, Athlone CBD will see 72 informal trading opportunities being created along Old Klipfontein Road.

    Gatesville CBD: Proposed plan to reduce congestion and promote social distancing open for comment

    Gatesville CBD: Proposed plan to reduce congestion and promote social distancing open for comment

    02 March 2021

    As of yesterday, Monday, 1 March 2021 until Tuesday, 30 March 2021, the public will be able to submit their comments on the proposed plan to reduce congestion and promote social distancing in Gatesville CBD.

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    07 August 2020

    Community Services and Health gives a breakdown for community projects.

    Residents encouraged to submit comments on City’s draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    Residents encouraged to submit comments on City’s draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    21 July 2020

    A public participation process has been initiated to give the communities an opportunity to comment on the proposals for informal trading in these areas.

    Opportunity to comment on draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    Opportunity to comment on draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone

    06 July 2020

    Public participation process for informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone.

    Some permit application offices closed due to COVID-19 case

    Some permit application offices closed due to COVID-19 case

    16 April 2020

    The City of Cape Town has been issuing permits required during lockdown for informal (uncooked) food trading and spaza shops at City facilities in various areas.

    Update on permits for informal (uncooked) food trading during COVID-19 lockdown

    Update on permits for informal (uncooked) food trading during COVID-19 lockdown

    08 April 2020

    Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Alderman Grant Twigg

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