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Repairs to damaged Kloof Road to commence by March 2026

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the repairs to Kloof Road by March 2026

Kloof Road is one of the access routes that links the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point. The road falls within the Table Mountain National Park and the two failed embankments are located approximately 150 to 200 meters west of the corner of Kloof Road and Camps Bay Drive. • Environmental approvals in terms of the National Environmental Management Act have been granted, as well as a Water Use Licence, which allow the City to undertake the rehabilitation in a protected and environmentally sensitive area. ‘Kloof Road is an important access route and we are well aware of the inconvenience and frustration as a result of this closure. We are eager for the project to start, and I can confirm that if all goes as planned, the contractor will be on site by March 2026 at the latest. The first two months will be used to get the construction permits and the contractor will have to prepare a method statement on what measures they will take to minimise and limit the impact on the sensitive natural environment. Thus, if residents don’t see spades in the ground in January 2026, they should not be alarmed and think nothing is happening,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Kloof%20Road4%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Project details<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">The physical repairs will commence by March 2026</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The project duration is about 11 months</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Due to the magnitude of the slip failure, the remedial actions will take time</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The City will only repair what has been damaged, and cannot add additional improvements, such as walking and cycle lanes</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Various services are located along Kloof Road such as fibre optic, water mains, and so forth. These will have to be relocated or worked around and maintained while the repair work is ongoing </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">There are large trees in the area where the road collapsed and these will have to be removed before work can start</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">The terrain is very steep </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Access to the site is going to be a huge challenge, given that the construction work will have to happen from the bottom of the kloof upward towards the road and there is no access road to the bottom</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Given the environmental sensitivity of the area, access cannot just be built with heavy machinery, and getting the required machinery and materials to the bottom is going to pose many logistical challenges</div></li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Kloof%20Road4%202.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Closure The section between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road has been closed to traffic since the long weekend of 24 September 2023 in the interest of public safety after the embankment supporting Kloof Road was destabilised, making it unsafe to carry a load. Unfortunately, further damage occurred in 2024 when heavy rainfall caused an additional slip failure during the winter season. Caption: The City will start with the repair work to Kloof Road by March 2026. A section of the road was damaged during a Level-9 storm in September 2023 and has been closed to the public since then. End

2025-12-09T22:00:00Z

Off-grid sanitation goes live in Khayelitsha

Residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement received a major boost in access to safe and dignified sanitation as the City unveiled a new high-tech, off-grid toilet system

On Thursday, 27 November, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, and local Ward Councillor Kayalethu Gxasheka joined representatives from the Water Research Commission (WRC), WEC Water and other project partners, to hand over 27 full flush toilets as part of an innovative, off-grid high-tech sanitation solution to the residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement in Khayelitsha.OR Tambo informal settlement is the fourth community in Cape Town to benefit from the Innovative Sanitation Technology Pilot Project, made possible through a partnership between the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, WRC and the Gates Foundation.Construction at this site began in September 2025, with the official handover concluded in three months. This installation forms part of a broader 12-month pilot programme currently under way across multiple sites. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Off-grid%20sanitation%20goes%20live%20in%20Khayelitsha%201.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /></figure>The 27 toilets are housed in three refurbished 12-metre shipping containers. Each of the three containers houses nine full-flush toilet cubicles, retrofitted with a washbasin, sanitary bin and accessible options for persons with disabilities.The system is fully off-grid and self-sustaining, powered by both solar and wind energy. Wastewater is treated on-site using a compact modular plant and reused for flushing, eliminating the need for bulk sewer connections. This climate-resilient design is ideal for informal settlements where space and infrastructure capacity are limited.The innovative technology offers a practical solution for informal settlements facing constraints such as limited sewer access, dense living conditions and growing service demand — while ensuring residents receive safe, reliable and dignified sanitation.The toilets will be maintained by two on-site, technical assistants who were appointed from the local community to work alongside up to three janitors at each site, responsible for cleanliness and upkeep. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Off-grid%20sanitation%20goes%20live%20in%20Khayelitsha%202.jpg" alt="" style="width:948px;" /></figure>In addition, WEC Water as the technology service provider, will oversee all operations and maintenance of the plant during the first 12 months.‘This project has been a long time coming and finally it has materialised. It’s a major milestone to have reached a point where handover to the community has taken place. Thank you to everyone involved,’ said OR Tambo community leader, Sakhiwo Njobe. ‘We are asking residents to partner with us in protecting this system. It can only operate efficiently if used correctly by flushing only pee, poo and toilet paper. With responsible use, this high-tech facility will continue serving the community safely and sustainably,’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation.The City remains committed to exploring innovative, sustainable sanitation solutions for informal settlements. The final installation in this pilot programme is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 at the Rasta Camp in Ocean View. Caption 1: Councillor Zahid Badroodien, resident Nomandla Mthenjana, and Ward 89 Councillor Kayalethu Gxasheka inside one of the newly-installed high-tech, full-flush toilets at OR Tambo Informal Settlement.Caption 2: Councillor Badroodien officially switches on the new sanitation system for the residents of the OR Tambo Informal Settlement in Khayelitsha, as community leader Sakhiwo Njobe (yellow T-shirt) and Commissioning Engineer Jarred Jupp (blue and white shirt) look on.Caption 3 (Dropbox): Keys to the ablution block were officially handed over to the OR Tambo Community at a launch event on Thursday, 27 November 2025. Caption 4 (Dropbox): One of the three refurbished 12-metre shipping containers housing the full-flush toilets, powered by a solar-and-wind energy system. End<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> </figure>

2025-12-09T22:00:00Z

City celebrates major milestone as 270 new homes handed over in Bonteheuwel

The City’s Human Settlements Directorate is proud to celebrate with the new homeowners of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project

‘This is a long-anticipated moment for many residents, and we are honoured to assist so many families with a housing opportunity at the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project. The R140 million Bonteheuwel Infill housing project provides Breaking New Ground (BNG) homes to families and several homes are designed to accommodate elderly residents and persons with disabilities. To date, all 273 housing opportunities are completed, with 270 opportunities handed over to beneficiaries. ‘The Bonteheuwel Infill project is just one of several housing projects currently under way across the metro and we continue to accelerate our delivery to provide opportunities for residents. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/handover.jpg" alt="" /></figure> ‘This celebration is a reminder of what is possible when communities and all stakeholders work together. We congratulate every new homeowner, and we look forward to many more joyous handovers across the metro,’ said the Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim. Beneficiaries of City housing projects are selected in accordance with the City's Housing Allocation Policy and Housing Needs Register to ensure housing opportunities are made available in a fair and transparent manner that prevents queue jumping and to those who qualify for housing as per the South African legislation. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_7413.jpg" alt="" /> </figure> Caption 1: Beneficiaries Clarence and Sandra Frantz with Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim.Caption 2: Councillor Carl Pophaim with beneficiary, Charlene Magmoed and her son, Nur Magmoed End

2025-12-09T22:00:00Z

City moves with plans to phase out single-use materials for a sustainable future

City moves with plans to phase out single-use materials for a sustainable future

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has supported the recommendation from the Urban Waste Management Portfolio Committee for the City to consider the future phasing out of non-recyclable and non-compostable materials across its internal operations to help protect our environment. Read more below:As the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, I welcome this step as an important signal of the City’s commitment to leading by example in the shift towards more sustainable and responsible consumption.This recommendation aligns closely with the City’s broader waste-reduction and environmental goals. If we expect households, businesses, and communities to adopt more sustainable practices, then we must take the lead within our internal operations.Our continued use of certain single-use materials in City operations highlights the scale of the challenge. Once these materials are disposed of, they contribute to long-lasting waste that remains in the environment for decades. By exploring compostable or recyclable alternatives, the City can significantly reduce its own waste footprint while setting a powerful example for residents and businesses.This recommendation, therefore, encourages the City to consider the future phasing out of items such as bottled water, certain stationery, kitchen utensils, operational consumables, and plastic waste bags, and to explore compostable or recyclable alternatives where appropriate.This will be a carefully considered process involving multiple directorates, with attention given to practicality, cost implications, and operational requirements.As a start, a joint Portfolio Committee (PC) task team, including all relevant PCs, will be established to look at ways to further reduce plastic and other relevant single-use materials used within the City departments.This is not an overnight shift, but a responsible long-term direction for the City. The noting of this recommendation by Mayco is a positive step toward reducing our environmental footprint and strengthening the credibility of our call for a cleaner, more sustainable Cape Town for all. End

2025-12-09T22:00:00Z

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