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    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    More than R4,4 bn budgeted for dignified human settlements, home for all

    02 August 2026

    Over the next three financial years, the Human Settlements Directorate has budgeted more than R4,4 billion in total allocations (capital and operational budgets) to create integrated and more dignified human settlements

    City and Langa residents join forces to tackle water pollution

    City and Langa residents join forces to tackle water pollution

    21 July 2026

    More than 200 bags of waste have been removed, over 20 stormwater drains cleared and hundreds of residents reached through a City-funded community project

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    City welcomes opportunity to update court on affordable housing progress, challenges

    02 July 2026

    More sites have been released in this term of office alone than in the decade prior under the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    Mayor hands over inner-city Salt River Market site for 970-unit affordable housing construction

    08 June 2026

    Salt River Market is among four inner-city sites where construction is set to begin this year on over 3 000 affordable units in total, including over 1 500 social housing rental apartments

    City celebrates its graduates

    City celebrates its graduates

    05 June 2026

    ​The City hosted its annual Education, Training and Development (ETD) Recognition Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 where 142 graduates

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    Mayco greenlights inner-city parking lot for affordable housing, mixed-use development

    20 May 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has greenlit plans for inner-city affordable housing and mixed-use development of a municipal parking lot at the Civic Centre in the CBD

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    Cape Town Marathon 2026: Road closures transport and race weekend guide

    17 May 2026

    Event logistics, road closures and transport arrangements for the Cape Rown Marathon

    ‘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

    Road users to benefit as Voortrekker Road bridge lane fully reopens after extensive rehabilitation

    Road users to benefit as Voortrekker Road bridge lane fully reopens after extensive rehabilitation

    28 April 2026

    Section of Voortrekker Road returned to full capacity

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    Cape Town Marathon parking restrictions for a car-free route

    28 April 2026

    The Cape Town Marathon is being assessed on the event’s operational standards and participant experience as part of its bid to join the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors.

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    Budget prioritises healthy vleis, a resilient coastline, biodiversity, urban regeneration, and economic growth

    12 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s draft budget for the new financial year, starting 1 July 2026, was tabled at the Council meeting on 30 March

    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    Manzi tops up Melton Primary with water-saving lessons

    29 March 2026

    With Cape Town’s dam levels at less than 50%, learners at Melton Primary School in Kleinvlei, Eerste River, recently received a lively lesson in water security.

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    Road marking to commence in Atlantic Seaboard, Upper CBD, Central CBD and surrounds

    24 March 2026

    The works include the repainting and refreshing of road markings to ensure better visibility for both motorists and pedestrians

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    City paving the way at the Salt River station precinct

    17 March 2026

    The improvements to the Salt River station precinct commenced in September 2025 and if all goes as planned the project will be completed within the next six months.

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    City kicks off co-design phase of Upper Elsieskraal River Project

    10 March 2026

    Residents and other interested stakeholders gathered at the Bellville Civic Centre on Saturday, 24 January 2026, for the City’s co-design workshop for the Upper Elsieskraal River LUW Project

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    17 February 2026

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    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.

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Council approves plans for Woodstock central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    04 December 2025

    The City Council has approved the in-principle transfer by way of a public competitive process of well-located and spatially integrated City-owned land in Woodstock for the purpose of a mixed income development.

    ​Lower Salt River Catchment Forum to lead river health initiatives

    ​Lower Salt River Catchment Forum to lead river health initiatives

    01 December 2025

    The City will be investing R600 000 into the following initiatives this financial year.

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    Re-imagining Woodstock, Salt River central-city precinct with residentially-led investment

    21 October 2025

    The City is excited to invite Woodstock and Salt River residents, interested parties and others in the central-city precinct to visit our Open Day on 25 October 2025

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    Manzi inspires learners to tap into Cape Town’s water future

    19 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation mascot Manzi, visited the Grade 6 class at Lochnershof Primary School in Strand.

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    Cape Town Marathon: Important information as race prepares for World Majors reveiw

    09 October 2025

    City to host Cape Town Marathon as race prepares for World Majors review

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    Additional areas to benefit from City's electricity meter replacement programme

    18 September 2025

    The City’s Energy Directorate continues to invest in electrical infrastructure by rolling out its compulsory meter replacement programme

    City advises of roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Salt River

    City advises of roadworks along Voortrekker Road in Salt River

    03 September 2025

    The section of Voortrekker Road to be resurfaced is between Riverene Road, at the Salt River Bridge, and Beach Road

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    No sign of President’s SONA promise on more affordable housing funding

    24 August 2025

    The City is concerned that President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation promise for increased affordable housing funding is yet to materialise.

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    Cape Town releases CBD land for social housing

    21 August 2025

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that 237 social housing units are to be built in the inner city as part of the City's affordable housing drive

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Public invited to online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    23 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget was approved by Council last month.

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    Blomvlei Canal repairs near completion

    22 July 2025

    The City’s Catchment Stormwater and River Management (CSRM) Branch initiated repair works following the collapse of the canal wall during inclement weather in July 2024.

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    Have your say on the City’s Vygekraal River upgrade project

    21 July 2025

    The aim of the project is to increase the river’s capacity to carry water, reinforce and stabilise its banks, and create a safer, more functional river corridor.

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    Recycling collection schedule change, delays for some areas

    01 July 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate advises residents that there will be a minor disruption in recycling collection services in some areas

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    Newly-established Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum aims to improve water quality

    15 June 2025

    A new chapter in collaborative water management has begun with the launch of the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum (V-CMF).

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum holds its inaugural meeting

    08 June 2025

    The Jakkalsvlei Catchment Management Forum (J-CMF) was officially established following its inaugural meeting on 21 May 2025 at the Parow Council Chambers.

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    New Lower Salt River Catchment Management Forum launched to tackle pollution and flooding

    27 May 2025

    The LSR-CMF is the seventh catchment management forum operating within the city

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    Power Precision: City’s cutting-edge electricity meter testing facility sets the standard

    08 May 2025

    All City prepaid electricity meters supplied and installed by the City conform to National Standards and are tested by both the manufacturers and the City against stringent calibration standards

    Over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste diverted for good

    Over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste diverted for good

    30 April 2025

    The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has collected over 550 000 kgs of organic food waste through its pilot projects over almost two years, to help protect the environment and free up landfill space.

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    ‘Invested in Hope’ budget prioritises road maintenance, public transport, congestion relief to keep Cape Town moving

    08 April 2025

    The City’s ‘Invested in Hope’ Budget 2025/26 was tabled at its Council meeting on 27 March 2025 and is now available for public comment.

    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.

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Budget prioritises cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    03 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Invested in Hope Budget 2025/26 prioritises improving the water quality of our vleis, strengthening the resilience of our coastline against the impact of climate change and rising sea levels

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    City's electricity meter replacement programme heads to new areas

    20 February 2025

    ​The City’s Energy Directorate is rolling out new, smarter electricity meters in different areas of the metro over the next few months.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 4 February to 6 February 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 4 February to 6 February 2025

    31 January 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 29 to 30 January 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance from 29 to 30 January 2025

    27 January 2025

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

    Reminder: planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    Reminder: planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    14 January 2025

    The work will be carried out overnight on Friday, 24 January 2025 from 20:00 to 08:00 on Saturday, 25 January 2025.

    Resurfacing of roads in Observatory and Salt River

    Resurfacing of roads in Observatory and Salt River

    13 January 2025

    The City would like to advise residents, businesses and broader public of roadworks in Observatory and Salt River.

    Planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    Planned critical electricity upgrades in Observatory and surrounds

    06 January 2025

    The work will be carried out overnight on Friday, 24 January 2025 from 20:00 to 08:00 on Saturday, 25 January 2025.

    ConCourt confirms there is no right to emergency accommodation in location of choice at State's expense

    ConCourt confirms there is no right to emergency accommodation in location of choice at State's expense

    20 December 2024

    The Constitutional Court confirmed that the Constitution does not guarantee a person a right to emergency housing at government expense at the location of their choice.

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    Moving in day for new Goodwood social housing tenants

    23 November 2024

    ​The City welcomed the latest group of tenants at the massive 1 055-unit Goodwood Station social housing partnership project.

    Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

    Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

    08 November 2024

    Emerging artists from around the city showcased their work at a pop-up exhibition in Cape Town at the First Thursday event this week.

    Manenberg Canal upgrade to tackle pollution and flooding risk

    Manenberg Canal upgrade to tackle pollution and flooding risk

    17 October 2024

    The estimated R50 million project is in the final stages of the detailed design phase, with construction planned to start in November 2025.

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Essential information for race weekend

    16 October 2024

    A field of approximately 21 000 runners, including some of Africa’s top athletes, will take on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.

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