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    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 June to 5 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 27 June to 5 July 2026

    26 June 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 2 to 4 June 2026

    01 June 2026

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

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    Have your say on exploring Pinelands/Mowbray site’s development potential and release

    28 May 2026

    Following Council’s approval on Wednesday 27 May, the City is running two public participation processes concurrently

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    01 May 2026

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

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    12 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.

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    New water use target, Cape Town’s dam levels dip to 45,9%

    10 April 2026

    From April, the City has changed to a proactive winter water savings target, now calling on Team Cape Town to collectively use less than 860 million litres a day.

    No jokes - Cape Town’s dam levels drop to 47,8%

    No jokes - Cape Town’s dam levels drop to 47,8%

    01 April 2026

    While it may be April Fool’s Day today, the call for everyone living, working and visiting Cape Town to save water is no joke. The truth is that Team Cape Town’s collective water usage over the next two months - April and May- matters.

    Dam levels drop to 49,2%

    Dam levels drop to 49,2%

    27 March 2026

    ​Team Cape Town, our collective water usage between now and May matters

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    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

    Dams half empty at 50,4% as Team Cape Town’s window to act narrows

    Dams half empty at 50,4% as Team Cape Town’s window to act narrows

    18 March 2026

    Over this past week, spiked water usage coupled with the continued heat wave has resulted in Cape Town’s dam levels hitting half empty at 50,4%.

    Dam levels 51,8% as heat wave hits

    Dam levels 51,8% as heat wave hits

    11 March 2026

    ​Team Cape Town, please stay hydrated during the heat wave this week and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.

    March events provide a major economic boost

    March events provide a major economic boost

    06 March 2026

    March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

    Dam levels update: 53,7%

    Dam levels update: 53,7%

    03 March 2026

    Managing our water use over the next three months remains vital

    Dam levels update: 57,2%

    Dam levels update: 57,2%

    18 February 2026

    Team Cape Town, remember to stay hydrated this week as hot temperatures soar and only use water for essential purposes, as we manage our dam levels together.

    Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%

    Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%

    13 February 2026

    Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise.

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs

    04 February 2026

    Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    Cape Town dam levels: almost 20% lower compared to last year

    28 January 2026

    Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 62,2%, which will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    Urgent ongoing call for water saving as Cape Town dam levels drop further

    07 January 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is urging all residents, businesses and visitors to immediately reduce water consumption as usage has spiked once again over recent hot days, resulting in dam levels dropping 19% below what was available at the same time last year. This may raise concerns about water security in the months ahead should usage not reduce as quickly as possible this summer.

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    Community unites to clean and restore the Soet River

    12 October 2025

    Following World Rivers Day, hundreds of volunteers joined the Soet River Catchment Management Forum on 1 October 2025 to clean a large section of the chronically polluted Soet River in Strand.

    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.

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    ​​Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 18 June 2025

    13 June 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment

    11 June 2025

    The City this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign at the Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 31 May to 5 June 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 31 May to 5 June 2025

    30 May 2025

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

    Soet River gets clean-up boost with litter interceptors

    Soet River gets clean-up boost with litter interceptors

    29 May 2025

    Three new litter interceptors are being installed along the Soet River in Strand to trap high volumes of waste causing water pollution.

    Construction starts on R41,5 million Zandvliet Treated Effluent Pump Station

    Construction starts on R41,5 million Zandvliet Treated Effluent Pump Station

    09 May 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate started construction on the Zandvliet Treated Effluent Re-use (TER) Pump Station.

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    10 April 2025

    We are grateful to the community of Welgemoed as a whole for the patience and support they displayed while this major upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive was under way

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    City engages public on vision for proposed mixed-use development in Pinelands

    28 February 2025

    The City is exploring a long-term vision for this strategically located site, which includes the land on which the KDMGC and the Clyde Pinelands Football Club are located

    Durbanville in for a hole lot of action at Standard Bank Ladies Open

    Durbanville in for a hole lot of action at Standard Bank Ladies Open

    18 February 2025

    The Durbanville Golf Club will host the Standard Bank Ladies Open from Thursday, 20 February 2025.

    Let’s talk proposed mixed-use development for Mowbray Golf Course and surrounding vacant land

    Let’s talk proposed mixed-use development for Mowbray Golf Course and surrounding vacant land

    13 February 2025

    Residents and stakeholders are invited to participate in the first public meeting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 about the proposed redevelopment vision for the King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC) and surrounding vacant land in Pinelands.

    A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

    A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

    04 February 2025

    The City is hosting a lot of events during February

    Treated effluent irrigation to save millions of water litres at 120 recreation facilities

    Treated effluent irrigation to save millions of water litres at 120 recreation facilities

    04 February 2025

    About 2,5 million litres to 3,5 million litres of drinking water will be saved daily as treated effluent connections are commissioned at a number of City facilities.

    Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

    Fast-growing invasive Poplar trees removed in Elsieskraal River

    09 December 2024

    The scope of work entails removal of invasive species that have proliferated along a section of the Elsieskraal River, situated at Tafelsig canyon between Jip De Jager and north of the N1.

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    Register to stay updated: King David Mowbray Golf Course proposed mixed-use development

    14 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is inviting residents, businesses, and interested parties to register and participate in shaping this impactful initiative.

    Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

    Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

    06 November 2024

    City to host various events during November

    Cape Town releases more land for affordable housing worth over 1 300 units

    Cape Town releases more land for affordable housing worth over 1 300 units

    30 October 2024

    ​The City of Cape Town is set to release five more properties for affordable housing development totalling 1 300 units following City Council approval on 30 October 2024

    New forum to improve Soet River water quality

    New forum to improve Soet River water quality

    08 October 2024

    The Soet River passes through Lwandle, Nomzamo and Strand, then enters False Bay, passing through the Greenways Golf Estate.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 8 to 10 October

    Planned water supply maintenance from 8 to 10 October

    04 October 2024

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

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    Mayco greenlights mixed-use development for portions of King David Mowbray Golf Course

    01 October 2024

    The King David Mowbray Golf Course (KDMGC), located north of the N2 Freeway, offers prime access to key employment hubs, amenities, and residential areas.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 30 September to 4 October

    Planned water supply maintenance from 30 September to 4 October

    27 September 2024

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

    Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

    Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September

    06 September 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 28 August

    Planned water supply maintenance from 25 to 28 August

    23 August 2024

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

    Two more City Wastewater Treatment Works awarded international certification

    Two more City Wastewater Treatment Works awarded international certification

    03 June 2024

    Wesfleur and Melkbosstrand Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) received their accolade on Thursday, 23 May 2024.

    City bbbbraces for winter with sewer and river prep ahead of rainy season

    City bbbbraces for winter with sewer and river prep ahead of rainy season

    16 May 2024

    With winter on our doorstep, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been busy preparing its infrastructure and systems for the rainy season which generally sees extra stormwater entering its networks.

    Cape Town’s own takes a big swing at Investec SA Women’s Open

    Cape Town’s own takes a big swing at Investec SA Women’s Open

    25 April 2024

    Cape Town will welcome, among the 120 professional golfers, Milnerton's own Cara Gorlei who recently claimed her maiden Sunshine Ladies Tour tournament

    Cleaning our waterways is a collective effort, through strategic partnerships

    Cleaning our waterways is a collective effort, through strategic partnerships

    19 April 2024

    Leading up to World Earth Day on 22 April, the City's Water and Sanitation and Urban Waste Management Directorates partnered with The Litterboom Project and the Rondebosch Golf Club to clean a section of the Black River on Wednesday 17 April.

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    City unveils innovative Cape Town Six Pillar Content Partnership Programme at World Travel Market Africa and more

    11 April 2024

    In a ground-breaking move aiming to amplify Cape Town’s allure as a global destination.

    City invests R49,2 m in new Treated Effluent Pump Station

    City invests R49,2 m in new Treated Effluent Pump Station

    04 April 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate started construction on the Treated Effluent Re-use (TER) Scottsdene Pump Station, aimed to expand the accessibility of treated effluent.

     No fooling around with Cape Town’s April event calendar

    No fooling around with Cape Town’s April event calendar

    04 April 2024

    City hosting a lot of events in April

    City and Investec SA Women’s Open tee up new partnership agreement

    City and Investec SA Women’s Open tee up new partnership agreement

    28 March 2024

    The new agreement with the Women's Professional Golf Association (WPGA) will come into effect ahead of the 2024 Investec SA Women's Open set to take place at the Erinvale Golf Estate in Somerset West next month.

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