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    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    Belmont Park pipes up with R16,7 million sewer upgrade

    03 August 2026

    A reliable sewer network is essential to protecting communities, rivers and the coastline from pollution. When pipes fail, the risk of blockages and overflows rises.

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

    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

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    Illegal dumping impounds off the charts

    24 July 2026

    In the last 12 months, the City’s Law Enforcement Department impounded 247 vehicles used for illegal dumping.

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    Lights, camera, action as water conservation takes centre stage

    25 June 2026

    The City is committed to supporting initiatives by community-based organisations helping to improve the condition of rivers and wetlands

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

    28 May 2026

    Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 28 May 2026

    23 May 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

    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.

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Wallacedene Community Hall

    18 May 2026

    ​This week, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Wallacedene Community Hall on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Mayor opens major new informal trading hub at Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    05 May 2026

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially cut the ribbon on a major new informal trading infrastructure at the City’s Masiphumelele Gateway Market

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    30 April 2026

    Council Address - Acting Mayor Eddie Andrews

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    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.

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    Over 15,5km of pipes replaced in two months

    30 March 2026

    ​Work to upgrade and modernise ageing water and sewer infrastructure is progressing steadily across Cape Town

    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 continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    Vendor applications open for Wallacedene Container Market

    26 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate invites traders and vendors to apply for bays at the newly-completed Wallacedene Container Market.

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution

    09 February 2026

    Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.

    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.

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    Sewer blockages cleared every eight minutes costs City millions

    23 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate attended to 110 598 sewer blockages across its more than 9000 km sewer pipeline network during the 2024/2025 financial year

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Ocean View and Wallacedene

    City’s Mobile Office heads to Ocean View and Wallacedene

    18 October 2025

    Next week, the City’s Mobile Office will be providing municipal services at Ocean View and Wallacedene

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    Over half a million residents engaged on water and sanitation matters

    09 September 2025

    ​Continued public engagement activities by the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate reached over 523 000 residents and 111 school sessions by April 2025.

    Women’s Day event brings together more than 100 women

    Women’s Day event brings together more than 100 women

    26 August 2025

    We celebrate the remarkable women who are making an impact in their communities in their own way

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    Illegal dumping: Law Enforcement officers impound 100+ trucks

    23 August 2025

    One team's efforts in particular have stood out - the Anti-Land Invasion Unit's B Shift impounded 25 trucks in Dunoon and Mfuleni.

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    17 August 2025

    ​During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos

    Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

    Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

    16 August 2025

    The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.

    CAWF em'barks' on latest mass sterilisation project

    CAWF em'barks' on latest mass sterilisation project

    05 August 2025

    Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million.

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    City champions breastfeeding at 'First 1000 Days' events

    04 August 2025

    The focus this year is on building structures that make breastfeeding practical and accessible for everyone, in a supportive environment.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 August 2025

    03 August 2025

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

    Over 5 800 new toilets and 700 taps installed to improve dignity in informal settlements

    Over 5 800 new toilets and 700 taps installed to improve dignity in informal settlements

    27 July 2025

    Through its Informal Settlements and Basic Services (ISBS) branch, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate provided 709 new taps and 5 873 toilets across more than 75 informal settlements.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 14 July to 16 July 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 14 July to 16 July 2025

    11 July 2025

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

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    Air quality monitoring expanded at Milnerton Lagoon

    01 July 2025

    An ambient air quality monitoring station is now in place to better monitor air quality around Milnerton Lagoon

    Cable theft jail term a jolt in the right direction

    Cable theft jail term a jolt in the right direction

    28 June 2025

    Statement by the Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    ​City celebrates youth development impact at literacy and life skills programme

    23 June 2025

    building a platform for young people to thrive

    Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

    Road resurfacing along Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein

    17 June 2025

    Roadworks along Botfontein Road between Voortrekker Road and Maroela Road in Kraaifontein start today, 17 June 2025

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 16 June 2025

    08 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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 to 29 May 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 to 29 May 2025

    23 May 2025

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

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    Upcoming property auction to unlock private sector investment

    15 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town will host its latest property auction on Thursday, 29 May.

    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

    City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

    City gears up for winter by smashing sewer jet-cleaning record

    22 April 2025

    As we approach winter, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate showcased its ongoing work to prepare the City’s infrastructure for the anticipated rains

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    Good mental health important for teenagers

    20 February 2025

    Teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa and according to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, suicide accounts for approximately 9% of all teen deaths.

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos

    City proposes upgrades to non-motorised transport infrastructure in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos

    14 February 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the proposal to upgrade and construct non-motorised transport (NMT) infrastructure in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Wallacedene and Bloekombos

    Almost 1700 residents benefit from City’s Indigent Leak Repair Project

    Almost 1700 residents benefit from City’s Indigent Leak Repair Project

    10 February 2025

    Households who opted in for the programme will be assisted with repairs to leaking internal pipes, taps, toilets, fittings and meter replacements, as determined by individual needs

    City inspires environmental champions at Wallacedene Primary School

    City inspires environmental champions at Wallacedene Primary School

    24 January 2025

    The City marked World Environmental Education Day with an inspiring event at Wallacedene Primary School.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 21 to 22 January 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.

    Extortion threats disrupt toilet-cleaning services in Kraaifontein and Wallacedene

    Extortion threats disrupt toilet-cleaning services in Kraaifontein and Wallacedene

    18 November 2024

    The City's service provider has received extortion threats, forcing a halt to cleaning services of about 300 container toilets in informal settlements in Kraaifontein and Wallacedene since Monday, 11 November 2024.

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    City publishes second annual spatial trends report depicting land use changes in Cape Town

    08 November 2024

    The City’s second iteration of the Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report, issued today.

    A weekend of devastating fires

    A weekend of devastating fires

    28 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town’s firefighters responded to 48 informal structure fires this weekend and in a 24-hour period

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