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    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    Winter readiness sees R85 million invested in flood mitigation projects

    02 June 2026

    ​Repairs and maintenance of rivers, canals and waterways take place throughout the year across Cape Town, with operations intensifying ahead of the winter season

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    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

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    City to seek Council support for two new nature reserves, expansion of five existing reserves

    03 March 2026

    Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    23 January 2026

    From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.

    Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

    Info sessions on PSHB pest in Northern Suburbs

    24 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is inviting all residents or businesses that handle trees and plant material in the northern suburbs to the PSHB information sessions in Durbanville and Bellville this week

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    Cape Town adds another 120 shelter beds as City, Haven team-up

    10 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town and Haven Night Shelter are teaming up to expand shelter beds and help more people off the streets in various parts of the metro.

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    08 August 2025

    In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 July to 10 July 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 July to 10 July 2025

    04 July 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 June to 4 July 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 June to 4 July 2025

    29 June 2025

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 21 to 26 June 2025

    20 June 2025

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

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Reminder to comment on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    26 May 2025

    Traffic calming measures enhance pedestrian safety, particularly around schools where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users is usually found.

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    Have your say on traffic calming measures for Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern regions

    02 May 2025

    Comment on traffic calming measures for the Southern, Northern, Central and Eastern regions until Monday, 2 June 2025

    Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

    Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

    09 December 2024

    The scope of work entails removal of invasive species that have proliferated along a section of the Elsieskraal River, situated at Tafelsig canyon between Jip De Jager and north of the N1.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 9 November to 21 November 2024

    Planned water supply maintenance from 9 November to 21 November 2024

    08 November 2024

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

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    Eviction process complete for Castle of Good Hope, clean-up under way

    01 November 2024

    It is positive for the whole city, positive for this heritage site, and positive for those who were living in indignity at this site for several years

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction order

    19 September 2024

    ​City social development professionals have assisted the national DPW by documenting the personal circumstances of each of the unlawful occupants via on-site interviews

    Renosterveld Garden opens in Majik Forest

    Renosterveld Garden opens in Majik Forest

    04 September 2024

    Majik Forest is a conservation area in Durbanville and this allows the City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department to manage the site as a sensitive natural system.

    Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

    Court order processes complete for various Cape Town CBD sites

    16 August 2024

    ​Over 160 people have relocated from the streets to dignified transitional Safe Space shelters

    Progress made on CBD voluntary relocations to dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

    Progress made on CBD voluntary relocations to dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

    08 August 2024

    ​As at Thursday 8 August, the City had assisted with voluntary relocations for around a third of the 150 respondents who initially accepted the City’s offer of dignified transitional shelter at Safe Spaces.

    Over 150 CBD respondents accept dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

    Over 150 CBD respondents accept dignified Safe Space transitional shelter

    31 July 2024

    The City will provide assistance for the voluntary relocations to Safe Spaces during the week of 5 – 9 August

    Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    Cape Town opens new 300 bed Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    29 July 2024

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially opened the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space shelter to help more homeless off the streets in central Cape Town.

    Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    Cape Town to fund sixth Safe Space shelter for the homeless

    02 July 2024

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced the City’s approval of funding for another new Safe Space shelter

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction application

    City welcomes Castle of Good Hope eviction application

    21 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town has welcomed the national Department of Public Works’ launching of an eviction application.

    High Court grants eviction order for various Cape Town CBD occupations

    High Court grants eviction order for various Cape Town CBD occupations

    19 June 2024

    The order includes a standing interdict against any further unlawful occupation of these areas and further City-owned public spaces by respondents identified in the application.

    Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

    Reminder to apply for membership of City nature reserve advisory committees

    12 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town wants to remind organisations with an interest in the City’s nature reserves to apply for membership of the Protected Area Advisory Committees

    Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

    Call to join City nature reserve advisory committees

    15 April 2024

    The Protected Area Advisory Committees play a crucial role as they ensure that our communities have the opportunity to get involved and play an advisory role with regards to the management of the City's nature reserves.

    Sheriff concludes eviction in Cape Town’s east CBD

    Sheriff concludes eviction in Cape Town’s east CBD

    10 April 2024

    The eviction took place via the sheriff and SAPS, with City social development officials and law enforcement playing supportive roles.

    City refreshes Kraaifontein Civic Centre and more

    City refreshes Kraaifontein Civic Centre and more

    12 March 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, together with the Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys, visited the Kraaifontein Civic Centre on Friday.

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

    Planned water supply maintenance: 13 - 17 November 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance: 13 - 17 November 2023

    12 November 2023

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 October to 3 November

    Planned water supply maintenance for 30 October to 3 November

    28 October 2023

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

    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.

    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

    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.

    City disappointed by delay in CBD unlawful occupations matter due to late notice to oppose

    City disappointed by delay in CBD unlawful occupations matter due to late notice to oppose

    19 April 2023

    The City welcomes any constructive engagement on our well-publicised plan to increase dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets, with court assistance where necessary

      Comment opens on new Safe Space to help more people off the streets in the CBD

    Comment opens on new Safe Space to help more people off the streets in the CBD

    05 April 2023

    The proposed 300-bed Safe Space is well-positioned to help more people off the streets in the CBD and seaboard area.

    Dualling of Jip de Jager Drive to alleviate congestion well under way

    Dualling of Jip de Jager Drive to alleviate congestion well under way

    28 March 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with the dualling of a section of Jip de Jager Drive (M16) in Bellville – from Kommissaris Street to Van Riebeeckshof Road – on 9 January 2023.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead- from 25 March

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead- from 25 March

    24 March 2023

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

    City plans R230m in Safe Space expansions and operations to help homeless off the streets

    City plans R230m in Safe Space expansions and operations to help homeless off the streets

    01 March 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced plans to dramatically raise budgets to expand dignified transitional shelter for the homeless in Cape Town.

    High Court orders the serving of eviction notices at CBD unlawful occupations

    High Court orders the serving of eviction notices at CBD unlawful occupations

    20 February 2023

    Eviction notices are to be served at unlawful occupation hotspots along Buitengracht Street, FW De Klerk Boulevard, Foregate Square, Taxi Rank and Foreshore, Helen Suzman Boulevard, Strand Street, Foreshore / N1, Virginia Avenue and Mill Street Bridge in the city.

    City to add 330 more shelter beds, two new Safe Spaces to help homeless off streets

    City to add 330 more shelter beds, two new Safe Spaces to help homeless off streets

    17 January 2023

    ​The City plans to renovate two municipal-owned sites into Safe Spaces in the coming months to expand dignified transitional shelter and help more people off the streets in Cape Town

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    08 December 2022

    ​Speech to Council by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    Another 160 social housing units approved and 300 more shelter beds for central Cape Town

    Another 160 social housing units approved and 300 more shelter beds for central Cape Town

    08 December 2022

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced another milestone for affordable housing land release today

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 5 December to 11 December 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 5 December to 11 December 2022

    02 December 2022

    The City does not carry out maintenance from load-shedding Stage 3 and above.

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 10 October to 16 October 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 10 October to 16 October 2022

    07 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

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 to 25 September 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 19 to 25 September 2022

    16 September 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

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 12 to 18 September 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 12 to 18 September 2022

    09 September 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.

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 15 August to 21 August 2022

    Ongoing routine electricity maintenance for 15 August to 21 August 2022

    12 August 2022

    This is normal critical maintenance to ensure reliable supply and happens across the metro in phases, for some hours at a time, depending on the maintenance work.

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