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    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.

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    Portfolio Committee greenlights amended Traffic By-law

    14 May 2026

    The amendments seek to further assist in reducing dangerous behaviour of road users, to regulate vehicle safety and traffic usage

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    19 January 2026

    The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

    Wheels come off for eight ‘dump’ truck drivers

    03 November 2025

    The eight vehicles impounded on Friday, 31 October by the Area East by-laws team brought the October tally to 36 - four times higher than September.

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    City seeks public input on updated Traffic By-Law amendments

    19 September 2025

    The City’s Traffic By-Law is nearly 15 years old, having first been promulgated in 2011.

    Red flags as motorists ignore red lights 

    Red flags as motorists ignore red lights 

    30 August 2025

    The Traffic Servicestatistics for the last year point to a near 50% increase in offences where motorists disregarded red traffic lights.

    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.

    Traffic Services offers various fine payment options

    Traffic Services offers various fine payment options

    10 August 2025

    Since 1 July, fines can also be paid at Game, Massmart, Makro and Builder's Warehouse, Jumbo, Pick 'n Pay and Boxer stores, and Kazang.

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    Cellphones – are motorists finally getting the message?

    25 April 2025

    Cellphone impounds dropped by 16% between July 2022 and June 2024

    Traffic Services lift the load

    Traffic Services lift the load

    03 April 2025

    This vertical lift truck makes it so much easier to remove vehicles, particularly ones that are parked in and can’t be moved using the conventional tow trucks

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to impound machinery used for illegal construction work

    Municipal Planning By-law amended to impound machinery used for illegal construction work

    26 July 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is proposing amendments and new provisions to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) that regulates development and land use in the city.

    Don't go cruising for a boozing this long weekend

    Don't go cruising for a boozing this long weekend

    14 December 2023

    The City's enforcement and rescue services are priming for a busy weekend.

    City welcomes High Court dismissal of Santaco interdict, and granting of City's request

    City welcomes High Court dismissal of Santaco interdict, and granting of City's request

    18 August 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s dismissal of Santaco’s interdict application

    WCG, City welcome opportunity to make Taxi Agreement an order of Court

    WCG, City welcome opportunity to make Taxi Agreement an order of Court

    17 August 2023

    The Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town welcome the opportunity to make the terms of the agreement which ended the minibus-taxi strike an order of the High Court today.

    Important clarification on Terms of Agreement ending minibus-taxi strike

    Important clarification on Terms of Agreement ending minibus-taxi strike

    14 August 2023

    Misrepresentations of these terms creates a very serious risk of confrontation between enforcement staff and taxi drivers.

    Talks continue towards cessation of SANTACO taxi strike

    Talks continue towards cessation of SANTACO taxi strike

    10 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town is awaiting SANTACO’s decision on an end to strike action following the taxi body’s attendance at talks by invitation of the Western Cape Government and the City this afternoon.

     City welcomes SANTACO’s withdrawal of strike action

    City welcomes SANTACO’s withdrawal of strike action

    10 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town is pleased that the destructive taxi strike has come to an end. We appreciate the constructive approach taken by minibus taxi association Santaco today.

    Correction of misinformation: Taxis are impounded under National Land Transport Act

    Correction of misinformation: Taxis are impounded under National Land Transport Act

    08 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town can confirm that all taxi impoundments in the metro are for offences under the National Land Transport Act (NLTA).

    Committee applauds enactment of amended Traffic-Bylaw provisions

    Committee applauds enactment of amended Traffic-Bylaw provisions

    02 August 2023

    The City's Safety and Security Portfolio Committee notes the robust debate that has followed the implementation of the provisions of the amended Traffic By-law – specifically the impoundment of private vehicles.

    City urging minibus-taxi industry to refrain from violence, disruptions

    City urging minibus-taxi industry to refrain from violence, disruptions

    01 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town notes the intention from SANTACO in the Western Cape about the implementation of possible stay-away action later this week or early next week.

    Public transport impounds increase week-on-week

    Public transport impounds increase week-on-week

    24 July 2023

    Cape Town Traffic Services held integrated roadblocks and impounded 326 public transport vehicles, compared to 264 the week before and 248 two weeks ago.

    Public transport impounds increase by nearly 50% year-on-year

    Public transport impounds increase by nearly 50% year-on-year

    17 July 2023

    The City receives thousands of complaints every year of public transport drivers not adhering to the rules of the road.

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    Law Enforcement cracks down on illegal dumping

    09 July 2023

    Vehicle impoundments and fines have skyrocketed in the 2022/23 financial year.

    Minimal disruption from EFF shutdown

    Minimal disruption from EFF shutdown

    20 March 2023

    A few sporadic incidents were reported, but these were swiftly dealt with by enforcement agencies.

    City will not tolerate violence, intimidation as Santaco enforces stay-away

    City will not tolerate violence, intimidation as Santaco enforces stay-away

    20 February 2023

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    City will keep on enforcing the law to ensure safe and legal public transport

    City will keep on enforcing the law to ensure safe and legal public transport

    16 February 2023

    ​I want to make it very clear to Santaco: No single stakeholder has a monopoly over public transport in Cape Town.

    Scholar transport 'more than just a ride'

    Scholar transport 'more than just a ride'

    18 January 2023

    Any person or company that offers a scholar transport service is required, by law, to have an operating permit, a public driving permit (PrDP) and a vehicle that is roadworthy, among others.

    City urges motorists to reclaim impounded vehicles

    City urges motorists to reclaim impounded vehicles

    15 December 2022

    The City’s Traffic Service intends to dispose of 300 unclaimed vehicles at its Ndabeni impoundment facility.

    4 million+ offences show that road users are not slowing down

    4 million+ offences show that road users are not slowing down

    27 October 2022

    Five years ago, our Traffic Service recorded on average two and a half million offences a year.

     Law Enforcement seizes over 100 vehicles for illegal dumping

    Law Enforcement seizes over 100 vehicles for illegal dumping

    22 September 2022

    ​Illegal dumping continues to be a concern

    Safety and Security portfolio committee condemns attacks on staff

    Safety and Security portfolio committee condemns attacks on staff

    07 September 2022

    City condemns attack on emergency service staff

    City takes to the road with amended Traffic By-law

    City takes to the road with amended Traffic By-law

    02 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town first introduced its Traffic By-law in 2011.

    Solid Waste By-law Enforcement Unit calls on communities to help address littering and dumping

    Solid Waste By-law Enforcement Unit calls on communities to help address littering and dumping

    12 June 2022

    The Urban Waste Management Directorate’s Solid Waste By-law Enforcement Unit deals specifically with contraventions of the Integrated Waste Management By-law

    City urges caution and cool heads as holiday mode takes hold

    City urges caution and cool heads as holiday mode takes hold

    14 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s festive season plan will shift up a gear as the peak festive season period approaches

    City crushes abandoned vehicles at impound facilities

    City crushes abandoned vehicles at impound facilities

    08 December 2021

    Impound facilities have limited space available and the crushing allows for more parking space for impounded vehicles.

    R3,9m boost to tackle illegal dumping in Dunoon, Wolwerivier and Witsands while creating jobs

    R3,9m boost to tackle illegal dumping in Dunoon, Wolwerivier and Witsands while creating jobs

    05 November 2021

    The City’s Solid Waste Management Department is ramping up efforts to clear illegal dumping hotspots in Dunoon, Wolwerivier and Witsands.

    More than R300m allocated to the battle against illegal dumping

    More than R300m allocated to the battle against illegal dumping

    22 October 2021

    Collective efforts between the City of Cape Town and residents are required to address illegal dumping.

    Mayco greenlights updated Streets By-law, new Unlawful Occupation By-law

    Mayco greenlights updated Streets By-law, new Unlawful Occupation By-law

    08 September 2021

    These by-laws will help us protect land and buildings against unlawful occupation, and ensure the humane and constitutional enforcement of the prohibition on sleeping in public places

    Safety and Security Portfolio Committee unanimously approves new and amended bylaws

    Safety and Security Portfolio Committee unanimously approves new and amended bylaws

    01 September 2021

    The bylaws are amendments to the Traffic Bylaw, Animal Keeping Bylaw and the Bylaw relating to Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances

    Comment on amendments to Streets, Public Places and Noise Nuisance by-law

    Comment on amendments to Streets, Public Places and Noise Nuisance by-law

    02 June 2021

    The City of Cape Town invites the public to comment on proposed amendments to the Streets, Public Places and Noise Nuisance by-law.

    Hundreds of public transport vehicles impounded

    Hundreds of public transport vehicles impounded

    29 March 2021

    Safety and Security weekly roundup.

    Motorists warned about driving without license plates

    Motorists warned about driving without license plates

    21 October 2020

    The City’s Traffic Service has noticed a steady increase in motorists driving without a number plate to avoid being caught on camera.

    More vehicles, more violations

    More vehicles, more violations

    12 October 2020

    During the past week, traffic officers conducted minibus-taxi enforcement operations and issued 1 128 fines

    City tackles service delivery backlog due to COVID-19

    City tackles service delivery backlog due to COVID-19

    04 October 2020

    COVID-19 has definitely had a noticeable impact on the way we have been able to provide services to communities

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    17 September 2020

    Dumping of waste in open areas, green belts and near ponds has an impact on the health and safety of communities

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    16 September 2020

    City’s Safety and Security officers scoop up awards for Anti-littering and Dumping campaign

    20 motor licensing, cash offices open thus far, reduced staff

    20 motor licensing, cash offices open thus far, reduced staff

    16 July 2020

    The City has opened some of its customer offices in a phased manner, since May this year.

    Dozens arrested for breaking lockdown regulations

    Dozens arrested for breaking lockdown regulations

    20 April 2020

    Safety and Security weeekly roundup.

    Arrests, impoundments and fines abound in weekly safety operations

    Arrests, impoundments and fines abound in weekly safety operations

    16 March 2020

    Weekly Safety and Security round-up.

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