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    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    Give a ‘dam’, save water- current levels 78,1%

    07 August 2026

    ​The City’s Water teams are continuing to closely monitor dam levels and water use

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    External bursaries provide new hope and future opportunities for students

    07 August 2026

    The bursaries cover registration, tuition and examination fees as well as capped allowances

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend  - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    Mayor announces SA-record R12bn capital spend - Full Council Speech 30 July 2026

    30 July 2026

    We have set a new South African record of capital expenditure in one financial year by a city government

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    City takes its rough sleeper strategy to the global stage

    02 July 2026

    ​Cape Town became one of 18 Vanguard Cities when the City signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the IGH in November 2025

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    City’s unique wins to fight national electricity shortages; well-run city drives Moody’s positive rating upgrade

    28 May 2026

    ​The ratings agency Moody’s has recognised Cape Town’s proactive efforts to reduce the impact of national electricity challenges

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    28 May 2026

    ​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    City supports over 200 women into leadership and work opportunities

    07 May 2026

    This programme is about building stronger communities from within

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Film project funding applications now open

    Film project funding applications now open

    30 April 2026

    The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

    ‘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

    City commits more than R1,2 billion on energy security, diversification

    City commits more than R1,2 billion on energy security, diversification

    24 April 2026

    ​The Draft 2026/27 Energy Budget over the next three years of R71,3 billion in total capital and operational expenditure points to the City's commitment to enhancing energy security, infrastructure investment, and improved affordability.

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    Vygieskraal set to bring cycling back to the track

    14 April 2026

    For decades, Vygieskraal has been a cornerstone of community sport in Cape Town

    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

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    City awards bursaries to students with a focus on scarce skills

    25 March 2026

    The City's external financial support (bursaries)awards are intended to provide support to young members of the community who have demonstrated potential to take their studies further

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    City invests R5,7 million in new water infrastructure for Macassar

    05 March 2026

    With dam levels dropping, saving water and ensuring residents continue to enjoy a reliable water supply remains a priority for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate

    City advancing practical, scalable energy solutions to define sustainable future

    City advancing practical, scalable energy solutions to define sustainable future

    25 February 2026

    The Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg, addressed Africa’s Green Economy Summit today, 25 February 2026

    The next 90 days will shape Cape Town’s winter water outlook

    The next 90 days will shape Cape Town’s winter water outlook

    25 February 2026

    Cape Town is not in a drought, but the window to avoid water restrictions later this year is narrowing. Based on the current water usage trend, dam storage could drop as low as 40% by May if this year’s rainfall is average.

    Late event applications will not be processed

    Late event applications will not be processed

    06 February 2026

    The City explain event application process

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    Council Speech 29 January 2026

    29 January 2026

    All work, no play

    City shares expertise, best practices about CIDs with Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from Graaff Reinet

    City shares expertise, best practices about CIDs with Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality from Graaff Reinet

    29 January 2026

    The City is recognised by municipalities across the country for its success in establishing and effecting regulatory oversight of CIDs in Cape Town

    City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

    City cuts harmful emissions through landfill gas projects for cleaner air, safer communities

    29 January 2026

    In commemoration of the day, the City of Cape Town is highlighting the measurable climate and financial benefits achieved through its landfill gas extraction and utilisation projects.

    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.

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    City’s multi-million rand investment to strengthen the Helderberg’s sewer infrastructure on track

    14 January 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with investing about R430 million to upgrade key infrastructure in the Helderberg sewer system.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    Corruption fighters out in full force to send a zero tolerance message

    09 December 2025

    World Anti-Corruption Day, celebrated on 9 December annually, continues its youth theme focused on ‘Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity’

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    05 December 2025

    Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

    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.

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    City approves building plans to the value of R7,8 billion in first quarter

    13 November 2025

    The City has approved building plans to the value of nearly R8 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year.

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    City’s Ease of Doing Business index shows real improvement across indicators

    09 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town this week took to the stage at the Western Cape Investment Summit.

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    Cape Town tables Business Plan for passenger rail devolution

    07 November 2025

    City aims to be South Africa’s first to take over passenger rail following the tabling of a detailed Rail Business Plan

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    Improved sanitation access with new portable flush toilets in Khayelitsha

    30 October 2025

    This financial year, the City has provided 872 new portable flush toilets and attended to 1 790 maintenance activities across informal settlements.

    New Fisantekraal Community Recycling Facility on the cards

    New Fisantekraal Community Recycling Facility on the cards

    27 October 2025

    Fisantekraal is one of the few remaining areas in Cape Town where there is no municipal recycling drop-off point within a 7km range.

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    Public urged to give input on draft City Manufacturing Support Policy

    23 October 2025

    Cape Town is open for business

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    City hosts successful careers exhibition in Gugulethu

    18 October 2025

    The City welcomed Grade 12 learners from Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Nyanga and Philippi high schools

    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).

    Partnership clears 23 tonnes of waste from Cape Town’s rivers

    Partnership clears 23 tonnes of waste from Cape Town’s rivers

    11 September 2025

    More than 23 tonnes of waste have been removed from Cape Town’s rivers and canals since May 2025.

    Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

    Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

    05 September 2025

    Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    Keeping the score on progress; comment on the City’s service delivery monitoring

    03 September 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is reviewing its Organisational Performance Management System (OPMS) and we want to hear from you.

    Somerset West taps into better future with water infrastructure upgrade

    Somerset West taps into better future with water infrastructure upgrade

    27 August 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is upgrading just more than 3km of ageing fibre cement water mains in Somerset West at a cost of R6,2 million.

    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.

    Metro Police officers put 4 549 suspects behind bars

    Metro Police officers put 4 549 suspects behind bars

    03 August 2025

    The arrests inccluded a range of charges, from possesion of drugs to prohibited firearms and ammunition, and attempted murder.

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    City celebrates woman rangers for their passion and commitment

    31 July 2025

    Today, 31 July 2025, marks World Ranger Day and as such, the City is recognising and celebrating all of our rangers.

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    Cape Town sets all-time record for infrastructure spending

    30 July 2025

    ​In an address to City Council, Mayor Hill-Lewis said the only way for Cape Town to avoid the crises that have befallen every other city in South Africa is to invest in infrastructure at a much higher level.

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    Deputy Mayor hosts online briefing about budget priorities for cleaner vleis, resilient coastline, upgrade of public places

    28 July 2025

    Online briefing session about the directorate’s budget priorities for the current financial year

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    Nature-based infrastructure to improve inland water quality could result in net benefits up to R257 million

    24 July 2025

    ​The City’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years

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