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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

    City honours enforcement veterans

    City honours enforcement veterans

    04 August 2026

    The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    Residents to comment on one way road conversions in Ottery, Claremont and Wynberg

    03 August 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate invites all residents and road users to comment on a proposal to introduce permanent one-way systems along a portion of Strandfontein Service Road in Ottery

    City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

    City explores smart energy future through first Virtual Power Plant

    02 August 2026

    ​Cape Town’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) options are being investigated.

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    City empowers youth to protect Cape Town’s marine future

    01 August 2026

    The City hosted an educational programme and beach clean-up at the Helderberg MPA with 60 Grade 6 learners

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    World Ranger Day 2026 - City celebrates Cape Town’s nature guardians

    01 August 2026

    31 July 2026 marked World Ranger Day 2026, themed ‘Rangers: Guardians of a changing planet’

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    Cape Town calls for Africa trade deal to unlock African markets for local businesses

    30 July 2026

    The AfCFTA has been signed by 54 African countries and brings together 55 African Union member states

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

    29 July 2026

    ​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    27 July 2026

    1 000 learners remove a tonne of waste from the Diep River Catchment, in City-backed eco-challenge

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    City bags budget for a cleaner Cape Town

    23 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    City to dismantle remainder of Muizenberg beach huts

    23 July 2026

    ​The City would like to advise residents and visitors that by next week, the contractor will start dismantling the four remaining beach huts on the eastern side of the Muizenberg beachfront

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes first electric bus for new MyCiTi fleet

    Cape Town Mayor welcomes first electric bus for new MyCiTi fleet

    23 July 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the arrival of ‘Evie’, the City’s first fully electric MyCiTi bus

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

     City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    City to extend St James coastal walkway thanks to donor funding

    21 July 2026

    The City is pleased to announce the commencement of a project to extend the very popular St James coastal walkway

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    R6bn earmarked for investment in electricity infrastructure for service delivery

    21 July 2026

    ​The City of Hope Budget 2026/27 places the spotlight on unprecedented infrastructure spend for Cape Town over the medium-term (three-year) budget framework.

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    City upgrades Killarney Gardens Roads Depot as first project under new Depot Improvement Plan

    21 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town has completed significant upgrades at its Killarney Gardens Roads Depot, marking the first completed project under the City's new Depot Improvement Plan

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    14 July 2026

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    City partnership empowers Mfuleni youngsters to become river stewards

    13 July 2026

    Young people, urban farmers and emerging water activists in Mfuleni are stepping forward to be more prominent in protecting the Kuils River.

    City partnership with WESSA cultivates water-wise gardeners

    City partnership with WESSA cultivates water-wise gardeners

    12 July 2026

    Steenberg residents have supported WESSA's partnership with the City by becoming custodians of the Sandvlei Catchment and advocating for water resilience in their neighbourhood.

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    City partnership helps transform Hout Bay's rivers and wetlands through community action

    10 July 2026

    As part of its project plan for the funding from the City, FORHB undertook various key activities

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    Common sense has gone to the birds

    10 July 2026

    There has been considerable confusion and misinformation this week regarding a notice issued by our Environmental Health Practitioners

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    Repairs to Kloof Road on track to meet mid-December opening

    09 July 2026

    Kloof Road should be open to traffic again by mid-December 2026

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    Milnerton Lagoon shows improved water quality

    08 July 2026

    ​At a public meeting on 24 June 2026, the City updated residents on the progress of the restoration programme

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    City’s Economic Growth budget to power job creation through investment, business growth

    07 July 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has approved an R868 million budget for the Economic Growth Directorate for the 2026/27 financial year

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

    07 July 2026

    A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

    MyCiTi’s first battery-electric bus arrives in Cape Town

    MyCiTi’s first battery-electric bus arrives in Cape Town

    07 July 2026

    The buses are expected to arrive during the current calendar year with the fleet earmarked for operational roll-out in 2027

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    City further invests in Bellville’s future through place-making and partnership

    03 July 2026

    Through the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate, the City supports the work of the GTP

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    Comment on proposed amendments to Municipal Planning By-law

    03 July 2026

    ​The Municipal Planning By-law regulates development and land use in Cape Town

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    Grant-funded partnership removes tonnes of waste from the Big Lotus River

    03 July 2026

    The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested more than R600 000 in these CMFs

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    City clamping down on illegal building work

    02 July 2026

    The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct on average 16 000 inspections per month

    Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

    Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

    02 July 2026

    The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area of the changes to the traffic management plan

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    City equips little learners in Khayelitsha with fun learning equipment

    01 July 2026

    The ECD representatives enjoyed productive discussions with the Deputy Mayor and key City officials

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    Residents tackle illegal dumping with Gugulethu Canal clean up

    30 June 2026

    ​One of the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate's 2026 grant funding recipients, Lokshin Pioneers, hosted Project Khuseleka, meaning 'to be protected'

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    Have your say on sale of part of inner-city parking site for redevelopment

    30 June 2026

    The proposal reflects the City’s commitment to placing long-term public value ahead of keeping underused municipal land

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    New data assesses Cape Town’s energy security; efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

    29 June 2026

    The City has produced a SOEC report every five years since 2003, providing residents, industries, and potential investors with an evidence base for energy and climate planning on the back of emerging trends, complex realities and opportunities related to our metro’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    City empowering youth to protect rivers, oceans and future

    29 June 2026

    The Junior River Wardens Programme invests in young people as future environmental leaders

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    City records increased demand for substance abuse prevention programmes

    26 June 2026

    The theme for International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking this year centres on prevention, which happens to be one of four focus areas of the City’s Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

    25 June 2026

    The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    Winter Readiness Programme to boost flood prevention and create jobs

    25 June 2026

    'The Winter Readiness Programme plays a critical role in preparing Cape Town for the challenges linked to winter rainfall

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    Inclusive and responsible density matters in Cape Town

    25 June 2026

    STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR EDDIE ANDREWS

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    City a model of women empowerment at Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference

    25 June 2026

    City's commitment to advancing women highlighted at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    24 June 2026

    City to review plans that determine development and land use in Cape Town

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    #YouthStartCT 2026 celebrates 10 years of backing Cape Town’s young business leaders

    24 June 2026

    It was the most successful year yet, with just over 700 entries for existing businesses or business ideas - 145 of whom met the criteria to participate in the training and mentorship rounds.

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    City to pilot cashless transactions at customer interaction centres

    23 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town will launch a pilot cashless payment initiative at its Customer Interaction Centre and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing (MVRL

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    City's gaming tournament brings much joy to young gamers

    18 June 2026

    The City’s Smart Cape programme is focused on expanding digital access and enabling opportunities within communities

    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

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    City brings Youth Day sport and recreation activities to communities across Cape Town

    18 June 2026

    City supported various Youth Day activities

    Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

    Two new tenders for affordable housing developments open for submission

    17 June 2026

    The City’s accelerated land release for affordable housing opportunities programme brings bankable, investment-ready, packaged and rezoned properties to the market

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