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    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    City interventions help youth access real economic opportunities

    24 June 2026

    In light of Youth Month, the Economic Growth Directorate has highlighted their commitment to supporting various avenues, where possible, aimed at assisting youth to access economic opportunities

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Reminder to comment on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    22 June 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    City invites residents to PSHB community webinar

    18 June 2026

    The PSHB continues to pose a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    Have your say: help shape how the City supports businesses

    15 June 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting the public to comment from today, Monday, 15 June, on the draft updates to the Business Support Policy

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    City's Goodwood customer office permanently closed, other options available

    28 May 2026

    Residents are encouraged to check the City’s website or call ahead before visiting the nearest office

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    Have your say on Charl Malan Street becoming a vehicle-free zone

    27 May 2026

    The proposed changes form part of the City’s plans to improve and upgrade the Bellville CBD as Cape Town’s second metropolitan hub

    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.

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    City’s Wayleave Management System cuts approval times by 75 %

    07 May 2026

    Our new wayleave management system exemplifies the City’s commitment to streamlining processes and delivering excellence.

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    City and Western Cape Government unite to drive innovation ecosystem at Intergovernmental Exchange

    01 May 2026

    The City and the Western Cape Government joined forces for a high-level Intergovernmental Innovation Exchange.

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    Safety and Security reporting feature comes to the City’s App

    20 April 2026

    ​The new Safety and Security functionality on the City App allows the public to log certain categories of by-law and policing incidents

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    Update on A Day of 1000 Opportunities at Athlone Stadium

    16 April 2026

    The City empathises with the plight of so many Capetonians in their bid to secure work.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 2026

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

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    Ekurhuleni visits Cape Town to strengthen governance and services

    18 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town was identified as a key metropolitan municipality from which we can learn best practices.

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    Cape Town leading the way with public transport

    17 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town built its urban transport capacity by bringing planning, network design, infrastructure implementation, operations, and contract management under one roof.

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    City cautions power users about WhatsApp payment scam

    05 March 2026

    The City reminds customers that it would never approach a customer via WhatsApp about payments

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in some metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in some metro areas

    19 February 2026

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout nears completion

    14 February 2026

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at all the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs)

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    Mayor tables R114m N2 Edge safety project

    29 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project

    City-SANRAL cooperation on maintenance and management of traffic signals

    City-SANRAL cooperation on maintenance and management of traffic signals

    21 January 2026

    The City intends to, upon Council’s approval, enter into an agreement with SANRAL Western Cape

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas continues

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas continues

    19 January 2026

    The City’s Energy Directorate will restart the testing of its geyser ripple-control systems..

    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

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    City drives Computerised Learner's Licence Test rollout

    12 December 2025

    The Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system will be implemented at the City's 18 Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    09 December 2025

    World Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated on 9 December annually, continues its youth theme focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas extended

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas extended

    08 December 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate will continue the testing of its geyser ripple-control systems until Friday, 12 December 2025.

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    Ward-based enforcement efforts kick into gear

    04 December 2025

    The teams have arrested more than 200 suspects for various crimes and confiscated over 1 000 units of drugs.

    Don’t fall into the ‘grease trap’

    Don’t fall into the ‘grease trap’

    27 November 2025

    As part of the City of Cape Town’s summer readiness efforts, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified inspections of grease traps at restaurants and food businesses to prevent sewer blockages and overflows.

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    26 November 2025

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein area

    City advises of electricity supply interruptions in Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein area

    26 November 2025

    The City advises residents in parts of Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein of planned upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure repairs, which will be carried out on Monday, 1 December 2025

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    Bonteheuwel resident scoops ‘crime fighter of the year’ award

    22 November 2025

    Deen Solomons was one of the Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards recipients.

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    Getting pump stations summer-ready

    18 November 2025

    In preparation for the busy summer season, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has intensified maintenance at its 487 sewer pump stations, including 102 along the coastline, to ensure reliable operations and clean, enjoyable beach days for residents and visitors.

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    Technology and innovation key to improving service delivery

    11 November 2025

    Alderman Theresa Uys attended the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to share City tech advances

    Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

    Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

    09 November 2025

    The City's Fire and Rescue Service is getting ready for the summer season

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in selected metro areas

    06 November 2025

    Ripple-control is a process whereby the City’s Energy Directorate controls the customer’s geyser

    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

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in Langverwacht, Kuils River area

    Testing of geyser ripple-control in Langverwacht, Kuils River area

    22 October 2025

    The City will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems.

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    City works to shore up disaster resilience plans

    12 October 2025

    According to the World Bank, a dollar invested in disaster resilience in developing countries saves four dollars in economic impacts.

    More arrests in Valhalla Park

    More arrests in Valhalla Park

    15 September 2025

    The suspects were among 264 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    City introduces new fleet tracking technology

    City introduces new fleet tracking technology

    29 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town hosted a live demonstration of its new technology-driven fleet tracking solutions.

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    City invests millions to safeguard public facilities

    24 August 2025

    The City is investing in the safety of its clinics, libraries, parks and other facilities to ensure they remain open and accessible for generations to come.

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    Prepaid electricity: Tips to save and myths busted

    13 August 2025

    We are committed to assisting prepaid electricity customers take control of their electricity usage

    Long weekend cut short for 46 arrested for drunk driving

    Long weekend cut short for 46 arrested for drunk driving

    17 June 2025

    Safety and Security officers arrested 46 motorists for driving while under the influence of alcohol

    Environmental Health rats out rodents

    Environmental Health rats out rodents

    13 May 2025

    In the nine months between July 2024 and March 2025, the City's Environmental Health Practitioners serviced 44 121 block baiting stations.

    Construction starts on R41,5 million Zandvliet Treated Effluent Pump Station

    Construction starts on R41,5 million Zandvliet Treated Effluent Pump Station

    09 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate started construction on the Zandvliet Treated Effluent Re-use (TER) Pump Station.

    Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

    Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

    29 April 2025

    Firefighters responded to more than 200 fires over the long weekend, supported by the rest of the Safety and Security Directorate.

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    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.

    Reducing waste at our fingertips

    Reducing waste at our fingertips

    02 April 2025

    The City currently manages about 2,1 million tonnes of waste annually, with about 31,53% of this waste currently diverted from landfill

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