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    City invites public to Nyanga PTI upgrade information session

    City invites public to Nyanga PTI upgrade information session

    04 August 2026

    The project includes new buildings and roofing, improved roads, upgraded taxi facilities, new toilets and more

    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

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    Cape Town Mayor announces SA-record infrastructure investment

    30 July 2026

    ​The record R12,24bn capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates what it takes to build for the future

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    Resurfacing of roads in Bellville, Parow and Goodwood

    27 July 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be resurfacing roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas

    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 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

    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.

    Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

    Killarney Drop-off resumes full operations

    17 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is pleased to advise residents that the Killarney Community Recycling Centre, formerly known as the Killarney Drop-off facility, will resume full operations.

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    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.

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    Cape Town is SA’s only ‘highly financially sustainable’ metro

    10 July 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis says the report ‘affirms the progress made in our vow that Cape Town will be South Africa’s beacon of hope

    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

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    De Waal, Kendal and Main Road intersection upgrade to improve traffic flow in Southern Suburbs

    08 July 2026

    ​The project forms part of a road-widening scheme and aligns with the City’s Congestion Management Strategy.

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    City triples sewer jet-cleaning efforts to reduce winter overflows

    05 July 2026

    A record 625,5 km of sewer pipelines have been proactively jet-cleaned as part of winter readiness.

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    Cape Town adopts City of Hope Budget, R40bn basic infrastructure investment

    29 June 2026

    This budget ensures Cape Town continues to be South Africa’s beacon of hope, offering the best services and value for ratepayer contributions

    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

    Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

    Water provision secured as part of MyCiTi roll-out in Philippi and surrounds

    26 June 2026

    ​The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate in collaboration with the Water and Sanitation Directorate is busy replacing 100-year-old bulk water mains in the Philippi and Browns Farm areas

    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 casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

    City casts MyCiTi red lanes along AZ Berman

    21 June 2026

    The first red MyCiTi bus lanes cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain as part of MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    MyCiTi station in Claremont taking shape with foundations in place

    10 June 2026

    There is incredible progress happening at the MyCiTi bus station construction site in Claremont

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    Update on Killarney Community Recycling Centre operations

    08 June 2026

    ​The Killarney Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is currently allowing residents and businesses to each drop off one load of soft garden greens

    Metro Budgets compared: Cape Town offers highest household relief

    Metro Budgets compared: Cape Town offers highest household relief

    05 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town offers the most rates relief and benefits for pensioners and indigent households

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    City supporting ongoing SAPS investigations in Triple C matter

    04 June 2026

    The City continues to support this investigation which has been ongoing for more than a year.

    La Belle Road rehabilitation making good progress

    La Belle Road rehabilitation making good progress

    02 June 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s road rehabilitation work along La Belle Road between Strand Road and Willow Street in Stikland, Bellville is progressing well.

    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

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    City expands rates relief to shield households from court ruling impact

    27 May 2026

    The City has opened supplementary public participation on amendments to its City of Hope Budget 2026/27 following the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures.

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    City road maintenance operations in full swing

    27 May 2026

    The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams have been undertaking proactive maintenance across Cape Town as part of its efforts to prepare for Winter

    Bayside Canal upgrade reaches 63% completion

    Bayside Canal upgrade reaches 63% completion

    27 May 2026

    The project will help reduce litter and pollution entering Rietvlei from surrounding stormwater channels

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    Have your say on City’s annual water and sanitation customer survey

    17 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.

    City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

    City commends waste teams' resilience, warns against illegal dumping ahead of winter

    15 May 2026

    Our waste collection teams have shown incredible dedication and resilience, working through challenging conditions to ensure that services continue

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    Over 4 700 potholes fixed; 3 500 catchpits cleared within three months

    07 May 2026

    ​The City encourages residents and road users to report blocked stormwater drains ahead of the heavy winter rains

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    City’s eServices offline on 1 May 2026

    28 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to inform residents and the public that the City’s eServices portal will be unavailable from midnight on Friday, 1 May 2026 to 07:00 on Saturday, 2 May 2026

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    City boosts flood mitigation and winter readiness as heavy rains hit Cape Town

    20 April 2026

    Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    Stormwater upgrade and road rehabilitation under way in Green Point

    16 April 2026

    We would like to advise residents of the roadworks that will be under way over the next two months along Haytor Road.

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    Some City services offline for system maintenance

    14 April 2026

    The City advises residents that its SAP and eServices system will be offline over the coming weekend, 18 to 20 April 2026, for necessary system maintenance.

    Temporary closure of NY 72 Road access to Govan Mbeki Road in Gugulethu

    Temporary closure of NY 72 Road access to Govan Mbeki Road in Gugulethu

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town would like to advise residents and road users that NY 72 Road, at its intersection with Govan Mbeki Road in Gugulethu, will be temporarily closed to all traffic

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    Council approves next phase of planning for proposed Three Anchor Bay mixed-use precinct

    04 April 2026

    Council has granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of a portion of prime City-owned land in Green Point.

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    Cape Town tables R40 billion basic infrastructure budget to improve services to all

    31 March 2026

    Cape Town is SA’s one city that works, and with these investments we are building a city of hope for all, in line with our long-term vision

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    City’s new support service to help landowners, small-scale developers build affordable rental flats

    30 March 2026

    ​The City wants to help small-scale developers and landowners in selected areas to build affordable rental flats that are of a better quality, safer, and legally connected to services

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    City commences with road works in Hout Bay and Noordhoek

    24 March 2026

    We aim to complete the road surfacing and the installation of stormwater infrastructure along these unmade roads in Hout Bay and Noordhoek by the end of June

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    Cape Town out-investing other cities on infrastructure

    19 March 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town is on track to achieve greater infrastructure investment than all three Gauteng metros combined

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    Team effort to clamp down on Eerste/Kuils River catchment pollution

    15 March 2026

    The City is also teaming up with the Eerste/Kuils River Catchment Management Forum (EKR CMF) to address these challenges and find long-term sustainable solutions for this area

    City terminates all contracts with a business following attempted bribery of City Manager

    City terminates all contracts with a business following attempted bribery of City Manager

    12 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town has taken decisive action to terminate all contracts held by a contractor, Triple C Maintenance and Services

    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

    Temporary closure of Killarney Drop-off for surface stabilisation ahead of winter

    Temporary closure of Killarney Drop-off for surface stabilisation ahead of winter

    03 March 2026

    The work is being undertaken proactively as the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate prepares the facility for the upcoming winter rainfall season

    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.

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