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31 July 2026
The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur
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.
07 July 2026
The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.
03 July 2026
The rollout of electricity services is subject to land ownership and service supply arrangements
17 June 2026
The City’s Energy Directorate has completed an electrification project in Langa’s Special Quarters informal settlement.
12 June 2026
The City’s project to convert overhead electricity cables to underground infrastructure in Kensington is progressing well.
10 June 2026
The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149
04 June 2026
The City’s Energy Directorate carried out electricity infrastructure upgrades in Lwandle, in the Strand where electricity kiosks and pole mounted sub stations were installed in the area
31 May 2026
The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets.
06 May 2026
The City’s Energy teams are actively carrying out infrastructure upgrades and repairs across the city as part of our winter readiness programme.
20 April 2026
Widespread areas across the city experienced localised flooding due to sustained downpours
09 April 2026
The City’s streetlight and high mast repair and maintenance interventions form part of our broader strategy to improve service delivery and to protect our essential infrastructure in high risk areas
29 March 2026
Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.
24 March 2026
The initiative seeks to reduce unauthorised access to the sewer system and prevent tampering, theft, and illegal dumping
23 March 2026
Theft, vandalism, and illegal electricity connections remain the primary drivers of electricity infrastructure faults and outages
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
18 March 2026
Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.
15 March 2026
The City continues to be plagued by ongoing electrical infrastructure theft and vandalism.
13 March 2026
The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.
02 March 2026
We are executing our city-wide MV maintenance and upgrade programme, reflecting our ongoing commitment to a reliable electricity grid and we will continue to invest in our infrastructure
20 February 2026
Alongside routine maintenance and repairs, specialised teams conduct targeted visual leak detection inspections on water pipes throughout the city.
19 February 2026
I am immensely proud and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our technical teams throughout the busy festive peak period.
17 February 2026
The City maintains a network of over 245 000 streetlights across the metro
19 January 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate continues its efforts to reduce water losses through focused daily operations.
22 December 2025
MAYORAL MINUTE 2025
14 December 2025
Teams are actively working in various areas across the metro as part of our year-round public lighting programme.
08 December 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.
18 November 2025
The Mayor launched the City’s Safety Plan for the Festive Season at Muizenberg beach on 18 November together with the Safety and Security and Community Services and Health Directorates.
13 November 2025
The City embarked on another large-scale joint service delivery operation.
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
06 November 2025
The City of Cape Town led a large-scale, multi-departmental service delivery drive in Brown’s Farm, Philippi, from 27 to 31 October 2025.
01 November 2025
In the last financial year, the CCTV system detected 59 526 incidents – an increase of 35% year-on-year.
31 October 2025
Northern suburbs residents turned out this week to engage with select small businesses.
20 October 2025
The City has again set out to replace 50 000 m of water pipes and 100 000 m of sewer pipes in the current financial year.
19 October 2025
The City’s R9 million underground electricity cabling project in Hazendal is expected to be completed mid-November.
17 October 2025
Langa faces ongoing issues such as blocked sewer lines, sewer collapses, illegal dumping, and clogged stormwater systems, all of which contribute to environmental pollution and service disruptions
19 August 2025
The City of Cape Town has officially launched the statutory Public Participation Process (PPP) for the proposed disposal of Erf 2187, Three Anchor Bay Road, Green Point
28 July 2025
In 2024/2025 the City invested more than R523 million in replacing ageing water and sanitation infrastructure as part of its ongoing strategy.
18 July 2025
Data from the Metro Police CCTV network shows that while incidents tend to fluctuate in hotspot areas, vigilance remains key.
14 July 2025
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has encouraged Capetonians to engage with the City’s Long-Term Plan for the next 25 years
15 June 2025
This investment aligns with our broader efforts to ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply for both residents and businesses.
29 May 2025
The City warmly welcomes progress on reinstating the central line, and we are proud to play an enabling role in this presidential project.
28 May 2025
These successes bear testament to responsive and present enforcement on the ground
Mayor’s Council Speech
23 May 2025
The City's Walking and Cycling Strategy has recently been approved by Council
15 May 2025
The City of Cape Town will host its latest property auction on Thursday, 29 May.
20 March 2025
The City is pleased to announce that its R6 million underground electricity cabling project in a targeted area in Sea Point
12 March 2025
The City maintains more than 245 000 streetlights across the metro
10 March 2025
To date, 31 626 m of water and 64 136 m of sewer pipes have been replaced city-wide since the start of the financial year in July 2024
04 March 2025
The Safety and Security Directorate has long wanted to expand the gains by the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) to the rest of the city
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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