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    Housing the City Tour goes to Uitsig

    Housing the City Tour goes to Uitsig

    31 July 2026

    'This week in Uitsig, residents were able to get help with housing needs applications, updates on housing projects in the area, homeownership enquiries

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    ‘City of Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, pedestrian safety, congestion relief

    29 April 2026

    The ‘City of Hope’ Budget 2026/27 was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March 2026

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    Marine Unit has no time for fishy business

    05 March 2026

    The Marine Unit is one of the specialised units within Law Enforcement

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    A City-backed, community-led painting project gets under way in Uitsig

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town, in partnership with the Atterbury Trust, has started with a community-led house-painting initiative in Uitsig

    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.

    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.

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    Wheelie bin replacement drives strengthen waste services

    14 November 2025

    An Urban Waste Management initiative to replace lost or stolen wheelie bins is helping to curb illegal dumping.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 August to 21 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 August to 21 August 2025

    15 August 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

    Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

    10 June 2025

    More than 1 820 road and pavement reinstatements have been completed since December 2024.

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

    06 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making steady progress in reinstating pavements, driveways, and road curbs following urgent water infrastructure repairs

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 May 2025

    04 May 2025

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

    City keeps the flow going with 16km of pipes replaced in March

    City keeps the flow going with 16km of pipes replaced in March

    28 April 2025

    Investing in our reticulation network helps the City reduce water wastage by upgrading old infrastructure and addressing any leaks

    City rehabilitates 2km of sewers in Uitsig

    City rehabilitates 2km of sewers in Uitsig

    24 April 2025

    Work on the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s pipe replacement programme is accelerating with a number of sewer and water pipe replacement projects under way.

    City’s R523 m pipe replacement programme more than halfway complete

    City’s R523 m pipe replacement programme more than halfway complete

    10 March 2025

    To date, 31 626 m of water and 64 136 m of sewer pipes have been replaced city-wide since the start of the financial year in July 2024

    Learners march to their own beat

    Learners march to their own beat

    03 November 2024

    The initiative first started in 2018, and has shown marked growth since.

    Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

    Cape Town’s R5bn budget set for water and sanitation investments

    07 August 2024

    Water and Sanitation's 2024/25 total budget of R18 billion for the upcoming financial year speaks volumes.

    City unpacks impact storm has on roads and stormwater system

    City unpacks impact storm has on roads and stormwater system

    12 July 2024

    'The storm we have faced this week, the volume and intensity of the rain is what has caused the damage across the metro and in some areas

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    04 July 2024

    During April and May 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced just over 8 652m of water pipes.

    Blocked sewers in Uitsig increase by 165% due to extortion threats, safety concerns and dumping

    Blocked sewers in Uitsig increase by 165% due to extortion threats, safety concerns and dumping

    27 May 2024

    Only 8,2% of the City’s project earmarked to replace 5 120 metres of sewer pipes in Uitsig has been completed following extortion threats and safety concerns that has led to this vital work being put on hold until further notice.

    Budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    Budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    15 April 2024

    The City's Building for Jobs Budget 2024/25 was tabled at its Council meeting in March and is now available for public comment.

    City partners with community leaders for a cleaner Cape Town

    City partners with community leaders for a cleaner Cape Town

    02 October 2023

    City invited various community stakeholders from Wards 25, 26, 28, and 42 (Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Clarke Estate, Uitsig, Ravensmead, Cravenby, Ruyterwacht and Leonsdale) to the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management site for a tour of the facility,

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    Children enjoy a day at the Opera

    22 September 2023

    ​The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department (SD&ECD) together with Cape Town Opera (CTO) hosted the fourth opera experience at the Artscape Theatre Centre last weekend

    City’s Mobile Office off to Manenberg, Uitsig and Bridgetown

    City’s Mobile Office off to Manenberg, Uitsig and Bridgetown

    07 September 2023

    The City’s Mobile Office will be deployed to the Tambo Community Hall in Manenberg, Uitsig Community Hall and Silvertown Community Centre in Bridgetown.

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    16 August 2023

    This complex project entails the construction of a new bulk sewer in Montague Gardens using innovative micro-tunnelling technology.

    Devastating weekend of fire-related fatalities

    Devastating weekend of fire-related fatalities

    31 July 2023

    ​The City’s Fire & Rescue Service recorded at least 14 fatalities this weekend

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    Bumper calendar for Women’s Month

    27 July 2023

    August is more than a look back at history

    Uitsig sewer pipe replacement under way

    Uitsig sewer pipe replacement under way

    26 July 2023

    The sewer pipe replacement programme taking place in UItsig forms part of the City's commitment to provide resilient infrastructure

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    19 July 2023

    Over the past financial year, from July 2022 to June 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested a total of R307,6 million to replace 55 163 meters of sewer pipes and R140,4 million to replace 50 170m of water pipes city-wide.

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    30 June 2023

    We are putting R206m behind this upgrade in 2023/24 to make sure we get this done

    Uitsig Multi-Market showcases local talent and informal traders

    Uitsig Multi-Market showcases local talent and informal traders

    07 June 2023

    Thank you so much for bracing the rain and being a part of today's festivities here in Uitsig.

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    04 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town is planning to invest R4,3 billion in water and sanitation infrastructure over the 2023/2024 financial year, starting 1 July 2023.

    Urban Mobility budget keeps Cape Town moving

    Urban Mobility budget keeps Cape Town moving

    31 May 2023

    Councillor Rob Quintas today tabled the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Budget for 2023/2024 to 2025/2026.

    Facility Protection Officers deployed to combat extortion, theft and vandalism

    Facility Protection Officers deployed to combat extortion, theft and vandalism

    30 May 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced a specialised unit to help safeguard City facilities and protect frontline staff delivering services in communities

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    18 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today inspected the City’s completed sewer pipe replacement project in Gugulethu, which lays the foundation not only for economic growth, but for dignity and a healthy environment for all residents.

    Urban Mobility budget prioritises maintenance, congestion, public transport to keep Cape Town moving

    Urban Mobility budget prioritises maintenance, congestion, public transport to keep Cape Town moving

    14 April 2023

    ​The capital budget for the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate amounts to approximately R8,3 billion for the next three financial years

    Cape Town on track to double sewer pipe replacement this year

    Cape Town on track to double sewer pipe replacement this year

    15 February 2023

    The City is on track to exceed its target of doubling sewer pipe replacement to 50km for the 22/23 financial year ending June 2023.

    We are getting tougher on littering and dumping

    We are getting tougher on littering and dumping

    12 January 2023

    This year, as the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate, we hope to continue our partnership with communities to tackle the culture of littering and dumping that continues to plague many areas through community-led clean-ups and intensifying our issuing of fines by the Solid Waste By-law Enforcement Unit.

    City to commence with second phase of roadworks in Uitsig and Cravenby

    City to commence with second phase of roadworks in Uitsig and Cravenby

    17 October 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is set to commence with the next phase of resealing various roads in Uitsig and Cravenby from Monday

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 17 October to 23 October 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 17 October to 23 October 2022

    14 October 2022

    ​The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro.

    City Health invests millions in clinic infrastructure

    City Health invests millions in clinic infrastructure

    11 September 2022

    Financial support for City's clinic infrastructure

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 July to 24 July 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 July to 24 July 2022

    18 July 2022

    The City thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary ongoing critical routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure in various areas of the metro.

    City replaces 29 000 meters of sewer pipes

    City replaces 29 000 meters of sewer pipes

    14 July 2022

    The City has reached a milestone of replacing 29 000 meters of sewer pipeline.

    City empowering youth at its rental units

    City empowering youth at its rental units

    30 June 2022

    he City continues to carry out maintenance and upgrades at its Community Residential Units (CRUs) across the City and we are committed to improving service request turnaround times

    Rehabilitation of Radnor landfill site progressing well

    Rehabilitation of Radnor landfill site progressing well

    07 April 2022

    The City of Cape Town is pleased to report that a R17,1 million project to rehabilitate and protect the environment in the vicinity of the decommissioned Radnor landfill is progressing well

    Senseless vandalism compromises recreational facilities in Elsies River

    Senseless vandalism compromises recreational facilities in Elsies River

    29 July 2021

    Our facilities are under siege by criminals and vandals.

    Attacks on City Health staff are crippling services

    Attacks on City Health staff are crippling services

    07 May 2021

    STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH, COUNCILLOR ZAHID BADROODIEN

    City offers message of hope to youth overcoming adversity

    City offers message of hope to youth overcoming adversity

    29 March 2021

    Elswood High School achieved an 83.8 percent pass rate in 2020, up from 55 in 2019, despite the challenges of the national lockdown, crime and unemployment in their community

    City invests in essential upgrades and security walls in Uitsig

    City invests in essential upgrades and security walls in Uitsig

    26 February 2021

    ​The City is currently doing essential upgrades and maintenance to various Community Residential Units (CRUs) in Uitsig.

    Community ambassadors still in action

    Community ambassadors still in action

    24 February 2021

    Community ambassadors still in action

    New precinct managers deployed to help improve service delivery in communities

    New precinct managers deployed to help improve service delivery in communities

    26 November 2020

    ​Next month, the City of Cape Town’s Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato will officially launch the Mayoral Visible Service Delivery Acceleration (MVSA) programme

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