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Qualifying residents can register on the City's Housing Needs Register (previously known as the Housing Database) to be considered for a variety of housing opportunities.

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Registering as an accredited waste service provider ensures that your business is compliant with the City's Integrated Waste Management By-law.

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Comment on the proposed MyCiTi Phase 2A stop locations along direct routes

10 October – 30 November 2022

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Cost of electricity

We bill you based on a three-tier tariff system comprising of the Lifeline tariff, the Domestic tariff and the Home User tariff. Find out how this works for residential and commercial properties.

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City jobs and opportunities

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

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Dam levels

The City of Cape Town and the National Department of Water and Sanitation measures dam levels to check how much water is available.

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Apply for a wheelie bin

Property owners can apply for a 240 litre wheelie bin for the household, while relevant sectional title complexes can apply for the required number of bins.

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

Pay for your vehicle licence renewal online through e-Services or in person.

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Prevent illegal dumping

The City calls on all communities to stop illegal dumping and to report anyone who engages in this act.

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and offers good employment opportunities for traders, as well as affordable goods and services to locals.

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Green Infrastructure Programme

We are developing a Green Infrastructure Programme (GIP) for Cape Town. This will improve current natural assets and help towards the planning of new green and sustainable features.

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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

You can find your councillor, ward or subcouncil using our easy look-up tool.

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Reinstatements gaining momentum across the city

From mid-November 2024, the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate has been actively reinstating pavements, driveways and road curbs across the City.

Acknowledging the inconvenience caused by delays, the City has taken steps to improve efficiency in this service. External contractors are now engaged to carry out reinstatements, with work grouped into batches and allocated to service providers.This systematic approach allows multiple work packages to be rolled out simultaneously, ensuring consistent progress across various areas. Each batch covers approximately 1 000m² of roadways, driveways and sidewalks, with at least 4 000m² of streets and pavements in different stages of reinstatement at any given time.To address the backlog, the City has allocated R55 million for repair and maintenance in the 2024/25 financial year. Progress is expected to gain momentum as contractors adapt to the new system. Since implementing the new strategy mid-November, 260 reinstatements have already been completed in areas including Strand, Somerset West, Kuils River, Delft, Malibu, Belhar, Blomtuin, Bo Oakdale, Brackenfell South, Chrismar, Eversdal, Glenhaven, Groenvallei, Kenridge, La Rochelle, Labiance, Morgenster, Morgenster Heights, Northpine, Oakdale, Schoongezicht, Scottesdene Depot Area, Shirley Park, Sonstraal and Valmary Park.<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/After%20-%20Virtue%20Close%2c%20Tuscany.jpeg" alt="" style="width:1052px;" /></figure>In the coming weeks, reinstatements will commence in the southern suburbs of Bergvliet, Constantia, Diep River, Heathfield, Lakeside, Meadowridge, Muizenberg, Plumstead, Retreat, Southfield, Steenberg, Tokai, Wynberg and in the northern suburbs of Fairfield Estate, Glenlilly, Bothasig, Panorama, Edgemead and Plattekloof. Residents are advised that finishes between property boundaries and street curbs will adhere to standard materials such as asphalt concrete and clay brick paving. Specialised surfacing or custom finishes are not included in these reinstatements.‘Reinstatements are being carried out by City-appointed contractors through two active tenders. Contractors are working as quickly as possible, but timelines will vary depending on trench size, complexity and batch volume. We thank residents for their patience and regret any inconvenience caused,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien. End

2025-01-20T22:00:00Z

The City’s Business Hub is ready to roll out its training support programme for Cape Town’s small businesses and entrepreneurs this year.

The sessions will once again cover a variety of business-related concerns and topics, including marketing strategy, financial planning and tendering. Most of the programmes will take place virtually, meaning that business owners will be able to access it wherever they are. Last year, the hub assisted 4 968 SMMEs and entrepreneurs through its training programme. This includes City-registered vendors exposed to procurement opportunities and small enterprises receiving training on doing business in the public and private sectors. The Productivity Efficiency Programme helped 17 enterprises to improve their operations, retaining a collective 509 jobs.<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Ald%20Vos%20with%20members%20of%20the%20BH%20team.jpeg" alt="" style="width:1108px;" /></figure>‘SMMEs account for 80% of South Africa’s workforce while generating an estimated turnover of over R5 trillion. This clearly shows how pivotal they are for holding up our economy. Small businesses are a lifeline of employment, innovation and our economy. By supporting SMMEs with platforms to help them maintain and grow operations, we are driving an economically-sustainable environment. That’s why we run these programmes – to prepare the groundwork, ensure the ecosystem works well, and I can see that the impact is truly worthwhile,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos. In addition to the training, the Business Hub is also on standby to assist enterprises with information relating to red tape, financing and other enterprise growth queries. To see the calendar of events and sign up, go to <a href="https://www.investcapetown.com/news-events/business-events/">https://www.investcapetown.com/news-events/business-events/</a>. For data-free access to the virtual sessions, attendees can use the SmartCape services in public libraries or go to one of the 100 City-run buildings in the metro with free Wi-Fi access. Find out more here: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/get-online/Public-Wifi-Zones/public-wifi-across-the-city">https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/get-online/Public-Wifi-Zones/public-wifi-across-the-city. </a>Contact The Business Hub team on business.support@capetown.gov.za or +27 21 417 4043 if you have any questions. End

2025-01-20T22:00:00Z

City advises of upcoming Bonteheuwel critical electricity work

The City advises residents in Bonteheuwel of electricity supply interruptions.

The work will be carried out over four days on 4, 12, 18 and 26 February 2025 from 08:30 to 16:00, if all goes to plan. It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the highlighted areas on the maps and only on the relevant dates.To view the area outage maps visit:<table width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Tuesday, 4 February 2025 </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;">Candlewood, Citrus: <a href="https://bit.ly/4g84nDl">https://bit.ly/4g84nDl</a>Bluegum: <a href="https://bit.ly/4jC3Psr">https://bit.ly/4jC3Psr</a></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Wednesday, 12 February 2025</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Cassia: <a href="https://bit.ly/40hNxfg">https://bit.ly/40hNxfg</a>Canal: <a href="https://bit.ly/4h0QAzE">https://bit.ly/4h0QAzE</a>Als: <a href="https://bit.ly/40r55We">https://bit.ly/40r55We</a> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Tuesday, 18 February 2025 </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Disselweg, Bessieweg, Essenhout: <a href="https://bit.ly/3E3wI06">https://bit.ly/3E3wI06</a></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Wednesday, 26 February 2025</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Turksvy, Vuurpyl, Taaibos: <a href="https://bit.ly/40qLqGd">https://bit.ly/40qLqGd</a>Teak: <a href="https://bit.ly/40pdBoD">https://bit.ly/40pdBoD</a>Soetdoring: <a href="https://bit.ly/4hgsFfT">https://bit.ly/4hgsFfT</a> </td></tr></tbody></table> Please note: The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned maintenance work. Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution and to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on.The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding. For queries, contact the City’s Call Centre: 0860 103 089 End

2025-01-20T22:00:00Z

Borer beetle pest sighted in Durbanville

PSHB sighting in Durbanville

The City was first notified of a possible infested tree in Durbanville and deployed a team of monitors from the Invasive Species Unit to assess the area and to collect samples for DNA verification. Following the DNA verification, unfortunately it has been confirmed that the Boxelder and Sweet Viburnum trees are indeed infested with PSHB. Several other trees including English Oak, Liquid Amber and Chinese Cottonwood on the same property and the neighbouring property have also been found to have PSHB symptoms. <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/BEETLE%20%28s1%29.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:500px;" /> ‘At this point, we cannot confirm the number of infested trees in the Durbanville area as a whole as surveys are currently under way. I am urging all private land owners in Durbanville to urgently inspect the trees on their properties for symptoms and to contact us immediately should any of these be visible on any trees. The City also needs access to private properties to conduct a full assessment to determine the extent of the infestation in and around Durbanville. I therefore ask residents please to give the teams access to their properties so that we can determine the extent of the PSHB infestation. We are extremely concerned about the latest sighting and request the assistance and cooperation of residents and businesses that work with plant material,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews. The City will communicate information on an important community training session for Durbanville residents once details have been confirmed.Boxelder trees for example are one of the four highly susceptible reproductive host trees for PSHB. Both the beetles and the fungus are able to establish, and the beetle successfully reproduces in these trees. Once attacked, Boxelder trees typically die within one year and they amplify the PSHB population and increase the risk to surrounding trees. Boxelder is thus an ideal tree that can be used as an indicator of an early infestation in a new area. All landowners across the City with Boxelder trees on their properties are to please notify us by logging these trees on https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/box-elders-cpt. This will help the City set up monitoring interventions that will assist with catching a new invasion early. All staff doing the survey and tree assessments will wear City of Cape Town branded clothing and will present official staff identification cards to gain access to properties.Latest infestation statistics (excluding Durbanville): •To date, 26 trees have been infested in Penhill, Eerste River, among which Boxelders, London Planes, English Oaks, Beef Wood, Weeping Willow, Cape Chestnut, Black Locust, Paperbark and Maples •Over 400 sightings of infested trees have been recorded in Newlands, Rondebosch, Mowbray, Claremont, Kenilworth, and Observatory along the Liesbeek River •Over 5 700 infested trees have been sighted in the Helderberg Area since 2019 to dateWhat to look out for and symptoms of infested trees: • Branch dieback – cracks on the branch; discoloured leaves; dry and leafless branches; branch break-off revealing webs of galleries filled with black fungus • Gumming – blobs of goo coming out of the bark; oozing of liquid and gum from the beetle holes • Entry and exit holes – very small holes on the bark of the tree, the size of a sesame seed (2mm); shotgun-like scars developing around the holes • Staining – brown or dark stains on the bark of the treeImportant: infested trees must be chipped on site and may not be removed from the property as the removal of the chipped wood will spread the pest to other areas. Do not buy and move fire wood from areas where trees are infested.How to report PSHB beetle sightings: • Online, at www.capetown.gov.za/InvasiveSpecies • Call the City of Cape Town’s Invasive Species Unit on 021 444 2357, Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 16:00 • Send an email to: invasive.species@capetown.gov.za What to do: • Chip the tree, place the infested material in refuse bags, seal it and put these in direct sunlight for at least six weeks • Dump the chips in your compost heap as the heat build-up will kill the beetle • Burn infected wood chips at an appropriate incineration facility • Where chipping is not possible, cut infested wood into smaller pieces that can fit into solarisation plastic bags • Tightly close and seal the bag with infested material and place it in an area with direct sunlight and leave it to solarise for at least six weeks in summer and up to six months in winter • Seek assistance from trained and equipped service providers with sound knowledge of PSHB • Do not move plant/tree material/firewood from areas where PSHB has been confirmed to be present to other areas • Do not transport any form of green waste in open vehicles, cover it with sail covers even if no PSHB has been identified as such green waste. • Clean tools and equipment used to trim/cut/prune plants Importantly, the use of pesticides and fungicides have not proven effective at eradicating PSHB from infected trees. The PSHB beetle can easily spread across suburbs if extra precaution is not taken. Apart from infected wood, the beetle can also spread through clothing, vehicle crevices, or unclean horticultural equipment.The PSHB poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest as infested trees have to be chipped. The City will try its best to respond within 10 working days to verify a reported sighting. However, the response time will depend on the number of sightings reported. EndIssued by: Media Office, City of Cape Town

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Prevent blocked sewers

The City has an excessively high number of sewer blockages each year. On average, we attend to nearly 300 sewer blockages every day. Clearing these blockages makes our operational costs higher.

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Get Grants-in-Aid funding

The City of Cape Town makes grants-in-aid available to organisations to fund projects that benefit the community and assist the City in realising its goals and objectives as set out by the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).

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Apply for debt relief

If you would like to have your debt written off, please contact us directly to find out if you qualify.

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Registering as an accredited waste service provider ensures that your business is compliant with the City's Integrated Waste Management By-law.

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Green Infrastructure Programme

We are developing a Green Infrastructure Programme (GIP) for Cape Town. This will improve current natural assets and help towards the planning of new green and sustainable features.

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Find your councillor, ward or subcouncil

You can find your councillor, ward or subcouncil using our easy look-up tool.

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Qualifying residents can register on the City's Housing Needs Register (previously known as the Housing Database) to be considered for a variety of housing opportunities.

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Apply for a wheelie bin

Property owners can apply for a 240 litre wheelie bin for their household

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Comment on the proposed MyCiTi Phase 2A stop locations along direct routes

10 October – 30 November 2022

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

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Prevent illegal dumping

We are calling on all our residents to stop and report illegal dumping … Illegal dumping costs us money It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping …

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

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Submit a building plan

If you are planning any building work on a property, you may need to submit a building plan for approval.

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City jobs and opportunities

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

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District plans

The District Plans are medium term (10 year) plans that aim to guide spatial development processes and land use management within the district and are approved by the Council of City of Cape Town as policy.

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

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Cape Town Future Energy Festival

The Cape Town Future Energy Festival is a showcase of innovation and sustainable living.

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