City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

31 July 2026

The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

Helderberg Nature Reserve visitors to consider fitness, experience when choosing a hike 

29 July 2026

​The Helderberg Nature Reserve is one of Cape Town’s most popular outdoor destinations

Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

27 July 2026

Reminder to comment on proposed closure of Klipfontein Service Road

Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

24 July 2026

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

Cape Town events deliver over R5 billion for local economy

07 July 2026

A review of 30 top events found that they contributed more than R5 billion to the local economy

Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 20 June 2026

12 June 2026

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

08 June 2026

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

Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

19 May 2026

The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

30 April 2026

Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 25 April 2026

19 April 2026

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

Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

06 April 2026

With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

07 March 2026

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

Comment on proposed MyCiTi bus stops in Wynberg

27 February 2026

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is making great progress with the infrastructure projects that form part of the expansion of the MyCiTi service to the metro-south east

Planned water supply maintenance for 17 to 19 February 2026

13 February 2026

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026

06 February 2026

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

More than 3,4 million people at Cape Town events in 2025

31 January 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office approved 1 064 events between 1 January and 31 December 2025

Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 11 February 2026

31 January 2026

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

City advises of roadworks in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay

29 January 2026

The work in Sea Point, Fresnaye, Bantry Bay and Camps is planned to take place from today, 29 January 2026 until Wednesday, 28 February 2026

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.

Reminder to have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

08 December 2025

Reminder to comment on the proposed upgrades along Turfhall Road between Belgravia Road and Newfields Road.

Non-stop sporting action hits the Mother City over this weekend

03 December 2025

​Cape Town is in for an exciting weekend of sporting action from 5 – 7 December 2025

Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 December 2025

30 November 2025

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

Planned water supply maintenance for 25 to 27 November 2025

21 November 2025

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

Cape Town awards Civic Honours

14 November 2025

Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.

Have your say on proposed Turfhall Road infrastructure upgrades

12 November 2025

Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the proposed road infrastructure upgrades along Turfhall Road

City reminds residents of planned electricity supply maintenance in parts of Bellville

17 October 2025

The City advises residents in Bellville that the upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance

City advises residents of planned electricity supply maintenance in parts of Bellville

09 October 2025

​The City advises residents in Bellville of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for infrastructure maintenance

Reminder to comment on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

26 September 2025

​The City of Cape Town proposes to convert Buckley Road in Athlone into a one-way road between St Athans Road towards Thornton Road in Athlone.

Cape Town prepares hero’s welcome for Proteas

21 September 2025

The ICC World Test Champions Proteas are bringing their Mace Tour to Cape Town this month.

Residents to comment on proposed MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi

10 September 2025

MyCiTi kerbside stops in Khayelitsha and Philippi-Phase 2A

City calls for comments on proposed one-way conversion of Buckley Road, Athlone

01 September 2025

The City of Cape Town proposes to convert Buckley Road in Athlone into a one-way road between St Athans Road towards Thornton Road in Athlone.

Planned water supply maintenance for 1 to 4 September 2025

31 August 2025

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

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 21 July to 25 July 2025

20 July 2025

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

City Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visits construction projects

12 June 2025

Members of the City’s Human Settlements’ Portfolio Committee visited two construction projects currently under way.

Steady progress in clearing road repair backlogs after water pipe bursts

10 June 2025

More than 1 820 road and pavement reinstatements have been completed since December 2024.

Community digs in to restore fynbos at Jack Muller Park

05 June 2025

The planting effort focused on the Kraaifontein Spiderhead (Serruria furcellata), a rare Protea species, as part of a broader fynbos rehabilitation initiative

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.

Workshop about art murals for Chapel Street, District Six, hosted on Saturday

14 May 2025

City hosts workshops about art murals for Chapel Street, District Six

07 May 2025

We invite all residents and in particular current and former residents, as well as friends of District Six to attend these workshops

City pushes past completing 1000 reinstatements

06 May 2025

​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making steady progress in reinstating pavements, driveways, and road curbs following urgent water infrastructure repairs

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

City piped-up for Bergvliet’s water network upgrade

13 March 2025

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making steady progress on the installation of new water pipes in Bergvliet

Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

07 March 2025

In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

More sidewalks and traffic calming measures to enhance pedestrian safety

03 March 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents, road users and businesses of the construction of sidewalks and various traffic calming measures

Ecological burns scheduled for City nature reserves 2025

22 January 2025

The City will be conducting ecological burns at various nature reserves in February, March and April 2025.

Planned water supply maintenance from 21 to 22 January 2025

19 January 2025

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

Cape Town ready for Proteas and Pakistan ODI

18 December 2024

The Proteas will play Pakistan in the second ODI at Newlands Cricket Ground on Thursday, 19 December 2024.

City and SANParks celebrates International Volunteer Day by recognising Cape Town’s environmental volunteers

05 December 2024

​Today, 5 December 2024, marks International Volunteer Day, the City and SANParks would like to thank all of the passionate environmental volunteers for their exemplary efforts to improve and maintain the beauty and healthy condition of Cape Town’s natural environment.