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    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’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%.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    SMME business boost just a click away

    SMME business boost just a click away

    20 May 2026

    The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is urging Cape Town-based Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) looking for a boost to apply for the Productivity Efficiency Programme

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save nearly 5,8 million litres of water a day

    20 February 2026

    Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.

    Cape Town condemns Nersa’s approval of extra Eskom increase

    Cape Town condemns Nersa’s approval of extra Eskom increase

    09 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town has condemned Nersa’s decision to raise Eskom’s permitted tariff hike from the original 5-6% to almost 9% annually for the next two years

    Cape Town opposes Nersa plans for up to 100% extra Eskom increase

    Cape Town opposes Nersa plans for up to 100% extra Eskom increase

    23 January 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on Nersa to immediately cease plans to permit up to a doubling of Eskom’s tariff increase.

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    Monitoring results show marine outfalls operating within environmental standards

    28 November 2025

    The programme is part of the City’s commitment to safeguarding the marine environment and monitors water quality at 57 sites, every month

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Reminder to comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    26 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS).

    Granger Bay parking and landscaping upgrade complete

    Granger Bay parking and landscaping upgrade complete

    02 July 2025

    We thank residents for their patience while the works were under way and apologise for the prolonged construction period

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    City celebrates water-wise champions at 5th Water Star Rating Awards

    23 April 2025

    This year’s Water Star Rating Awards took place at the Old Mutual Head Office in Pinelands on Thursday, 10 April 2025.

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    City and Bays of Sewage activists hold constructive talks on long-term alternatives to marine outfalls

    27 March 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, recently hosted members of the Bays of Sewage group to discuss the City’s long-term plans for marine outfalls and the ongoing coastal water quality monitoring programme

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    City's marine outfalls remain largely within compliance parameters

    26 February 2025

    The City’s three marine outfalls continue to operate largely within their infrastructural design and regulatory oversight parameters

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    05 December 2024

    Council speech – 5 December 2024

    ‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

    ‘Leak busters’ save almost 4 million litres of water a day

    03 October 2024

    During the 2023/2024 financial year, they inspected 5 551 km of the network and successfully identified 926 leaks.

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

    04 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town is continuing to leverage and improve its Strategic Assets portfolio under the Economic Growth Directorate.

    Budget Speech 2024

    Budget Speech 2024

    27 March 2024

    City Council budget speech 2024

    City of Cape Town Blue Drop performance flourishes at 98%

    City of Cape Town Blue Drop performance flourishes at 98%

    12 December 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town successfully maintained its Blue Drop status, achieving second place nationally, for the best-performing water services institution

    City's Business Retention and Expansion programme giving big boost to local SMMEs

    City's Business Retention and Expansion programme giving big boost to local SMMEs

    01 December 2023

    The BR&E unit, which operates under the Investment Facilitation Branch umbrella, also works in partnership with industrial businesses and various city improvement districts which seeks to assist businesses in these industrial areas.

    City-funded programme helps SMMEs streamline and save jobs

    City-funded programme helps SMMEs streamline and save jobs

    19 September 2023

    ​Small businesses in Cape Town can now sign on to take part in the City-funded Productivity Efficiency Programme which has a proven track record of assisting SMMEs in boosting their bottom lines and retaining jobs.

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Cheers to youths graduating from the City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project

    Cheers to youths graduating from the City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Project

    15 June 2023

    ​Another group of young Capetonians whooped for joy this week at the Banqueting Hall in the Civic Centre as they celebrated their graduation from the City’s Cape Skills and Employment Accelerator Projec

    Phase 1 of the R474 million Milnerton Bulk Sewer upgrade well on its way

    Phase 1 of the R474 million Milnerton Bulk Sewer upgrade well on its way

    19 April 2023

    This project consists of two phases with a total project cost of R474 million.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead- from Tuesday 14 March

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead- from Tuesday 14 March

    12 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. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it must maintain its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers. Residents in the affected areas below are encouraged to take note of the work that will be taking place in their areas.

    City project manager garners recognition at global IPMA Awards

    City project manager garners recognition at global IPMA Awards

    02 December 2022

    ​The International Project Management Association (IPMA) held its annual awards ceremony recently to celebrate outstanding project management achievements over the past year

    DRMC bolsters its volunteer corps

    DRMC bolsters its volunteer corps

    02 November 2022

    ​ The Safety and Security Directorate's corporate performance scorecard covers a range of indicators.

    A new Mayoral Committee to turn Cape Town into a city of hope

    A new Mayoral Committee to turn Cape Town into a city of hope

    22 November 2021

    STATEMENT BY MAYOR GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS

    Council approves recommended Planning Tribunal members

    Council approves recommended Planning Tribunal members

    30 July 2021

    ​The City of Cape Town approved the preferred candidates of external members to serve on the Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT).

    City’s annual budget – prioritising effective service delivery and economic recovery

    City’s annual budget – prioritising effective service delivery and economic recovery

    31 March 2021

    Speech by the Executive Mayor, Alderman Dan Plato

    City ranks first in SA in two Ease of Doing Business indicators

    City ranks first in SA in two Ease of Doing Business indicators

    15 March 2021

    The Ease of Doing Business programme.

    Last call for City vendors to apply for Smart Supplier Programme

    Last call for City vendors to apply for Smart Supplier Programme

    31 January 2021

    The City of Cape Town is currently implementing various supplier development programmes for registered vendors to help them better compete for City opportunities

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