Rape and sexual violence

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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Increase in collisions puts road safety in the spotlight

The Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 60 motor vehicle accidents and 21 pedestrian vehicle accidents over 48 hours this past weekend

The PECC recorded 1 825 incidents over the weekend including 648 medical incidents, 34 fires, 96 cases of assault, 53 cases of domestic violence and 81 motor vehicle and pedestrian vehicle accidents. 'These statistics are a grim reminder of the challenges we face with road safety. With the current wet weather over the city, odds are that the rate of incidents will remain high. Our enforcement services work around the clock to be visible and to address transgressions. Just in the last week, traffic officers recorded more than 50 000 incidents where road users broke the law. Enforcement is a critical cog in this wheel, but safer roads start with greater accountability from road users. I appeal to everyone to share in the responsibility of creating safer walking, driving and cycling conditions for all by obeying the law and exercising greater care for yourself and others,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/CBD%20roadblock.jpg" alt="" style="width:861px;" /> </figure>GENERAL ROAD SAFETY TIPS:<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Obey the rules of the road, in particular the speed limit</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Be vigilant at all times, and avoid distractions like using your cellphone (which is illegal)</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Ensure safe following distances and drive with your headlights on, so you are visible to other road users</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Be on the lookout for pedestrians or cyclists </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Pedestrians should walk only where it is legal to do so, and wear bright clothing to be visible to other road users</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Cyclists should ride only where it is legal to do so, and ensure that they are visible to other road users </div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Apart from the 52 348 offences recorded by the Traffic Service, officers also made 32 arrests - 28 for drunk driving, two for reckless and negligent driving and two for other offences. They executed 1 634 warrants of arrest and impounded 238 public transport vehicles.</div></li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Integrated%20roadblock%20Wynberg.jpg" alt="" style="width:858px;" /> </figure>Law Enforcement officers made 105 arrests in the past week and issued 4 875 notices for various transgressions. Their Metro Police counterparts arrested 75 suspects and issued 2 353 notices for traffic and by-law transgressions. Officers also recovered a range of contraband including dagga, mandrax and cocaine, an illegal firearm and ammunition, as well as an imitation firearm. End

2025-08-03T22:00:00Z

City hosts Indaba to bolster Early Childhood Development sector

Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving societyV

‘Early Childhood Development is the foundation of any healthy, capable and thriving society. This Indaba is a commitment from the City to walk alongside our ECD sector, helping them to become compliant, resilient and more accessible,’ said Alderman Eddie Andrews.‘According to the 2021 ECD Census, Cape Town is home to around 2 620 ECDs serving almost 100 000 children, but nearly 60% of these facilities remain unregistered. This amounts to more than 1 500 centres, supporting over 63 000 children that are operating in a system that is often simply too complex and too expensive,’ said Alderman Andrews. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ECD%202.jpeg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>The Indaba has been hosted as the City is undertaking reforms to reshape the regulatory space for ECD centres, providing them with more support and making it easier for them to operate and meet registration requirements. ‘We are embarking on a community-engaged, multi-sectoral drive to support ECD centres in rural, informal communities and disadvantaged communities to meet registration requirements. We are working with all spheres of government to target specific barriers that prevent registration, be they infrastructure, compliance capacity or administrative hurdles,’ said Minister Siviwe Gwarube. The day’s programme featured a series of cross-sectoral engagements designed to provide clarity on available support and chart a path toward greater compliance and sustainability, including the origins of the City’s ECD task team, the recent regulatory reforms to aid the sector as well as the City’s integrated health and social support offerings for the sector. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ECD%205.jpeg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>‘Early childhood development is where a City of Hope truly begins. The Community Services and Health Directorate focuses on making it easy for ECDs to register, become compliant and access resources. In this current financial year, the Community Services and Health Directorate is investing R4 million to fund these support services. A big challenge for ECDs is accessing available resources. This is why I encourage ECD practitioners to join their local ECD forums to advocate for and learn about the support needed in this critical sector,’ said Councillor Higham. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ECD%2013.jpeg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>Caption 1: Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham Caption 2: National Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Alderman Eddie Andrews Caption 3: Deputy Mayor Alderman Eddie Andrews presenting at the ECD Indaba on Saturday, 2 August 2025. End

2025-08-03T22:00:00Z

Metro Police officers put 4 549 suspects behind bars

The arrests inccluded a range of charges, from possesion of drugs to prohibited firearms and ammunition, and attempted murder.

In the past 12 months, Metro Police officers:<ul><li class="pf1">made 4 549 arrests</li><li class="pf1">recovered 22 751,5 units of drugs, 71 firearms, 50 imitation firearms, 1 150 rounds of ammunition and 67 stolen vehicles</li><li class="pf1">issued 166 908 fines for various traffic and by-law transgressions</li><li class="pf1">screened 25 922 drivers for alcohol use</li><li class="pf1">conducted nearly 7 500 operations</li><li class="pf1">responded to 2 215 incidents on the N2 and R300 as part of dedicated hotspot patrols</li></ul><div><figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/confiscated%20ammunition.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /></figure>There were also 85 attacks on staff members - up from 73 in the previous year, and 64 the year before, representing a 33% increase over the period. </div><div> </div>‘The increase in attacks is disappointing, but not surprising. We have, in recent years, seen a level of brazenness directed at enforcement services - often from the very communities who demand visible policing. What many fail to appreciate are the very real impacts. Staff need time off to deal with trauma or recover from injury. Damaged vehicles need repairs. This in turn means fewer staff on shift, fewer patrol vehicles, and a less effective enforcement response when it is needed,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman Smith. In the last two years, the City has started rolling out body worn cameras and in-vehicle cameras to help gather evidence, but also act as a layer of protection for staff. The cameras can capture staff interactions with the public and any incidents where staff safety may be at risk. Currently, the Metro Police Department has access to 250 body worn cameras that captured approximately 1 700 hours of footage in a six month period.'It is hoped that, over time, we can use these tools to identify and arrest perpetrators to help send a strong message that these attacks will not be tolerated,' added Alderman Smith.In the coming months, the Metro Police Department will see a significant boost, with 700 new staff members deployed as part of the dedicated ward policing plan. The recruits have completed their training as part of the Project 1 000. In addition, 44 additional Metro Police officers will work on a shift rotation to shore up patrols on the N2 and surrounds. 'We look forward to the additional investments in our Metro Police Department and our broader public safety efforts, but I also want to commend the staff for the work done in the last year. The enforcement space is a challenging one, and to witness the daily successes is a source of immense pride,' said Alderman Smith.

2025-08-02T22:00:00Z

Planned water supply maintenance for 5 to 7 August 2025

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

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. 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.Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacementsResidents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, sealed containers. This precaution does not guarantee all residents will have water disruption, but aims to ensure they are able to prepare just in case it does occur.Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas:Weltevreden ValleyMaintenance teams will be doing a temporary test shut-off of the water main in the Weltevreden Valley area from 09:00 to 13:00 on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. This test is in preparation for the actual water shut-off scheduled from 09:00 to 18:00 on Thursday, 7 August 2025, to allow for two new connections to be made on the water supply main to the area. Consumers in Weltevreden Valley will experience no water supply during these times.High-lying parts of Khayelitsha (Kuyasa, Harare, Litha Park and Ndlovini)The water supply to these areas will be shut off temporarily from 20:00 on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, overnight until 04:00 on Thursday, 7 August 2025. This will enable the maintenance team to safely assess the valve configuration of the bulk reticulation network supplying these areas. These residents will experience low water pressure to no water during this period. Residents in the lower parts of Khayelitsha may experience slight pressure fluctuations.Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant shutdownThe Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will shut down from 08:00 until 12:00 on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, to allow the maintenance team to do essential maintenance during this period. Upon start-up at noon, the plant will be at low flow (130ML/D), while testing the turbines, until 18:00. Consumers in Kraaifontein, Bloekombos and Wallacedene are kindly requested to reduce their water consumption during this period. The City’s reservoirs in the northern areas will be filled in advance. The Drakenstein and Stellenbosch municipalities as well as private consumers along the Wemmershoek pipeline have been informed to make the necessary preparations. Affected residents are kindly advised to store water in clean, sealed containers ahead of the disruption to ensure adequate supply.Welgelegen and PanoramaMaintenance teams will be doing a temporary shut-off of the water main in the Welgelegen area and possibly surrounding streets from 09:00 until 18:00 on Thursday, 7 August 2025. This will enable them to safely blank off a 150mm diameter defective valve in the network. Residents in this area will experience no water during this period.This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water.Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network resulting in water supply disruptions in the following areas:<ul><li>Tuesday, 5 August 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: The area bound by Robert Sobukwe Drive, Kasselsvlei Road, Industry Road, Kosmos Street and possibly immediate surrounds in Bellville South.</li><li>Wednesday, 6 August 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: Vredekloof, Welgelee, Arauna, Morgenster, St Kilda, Marlborough Park, Brackenfell Industrial and Okavango Park.</li><li>Thursday, 7 August 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: Belmont Park, Eikendal, Kleinbegin and Summerville.</li></ul>Zero-pressure testing and step-testing are part of the installation process for zone management infrastructure. Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing new infrastructure (such as pressure reducing valves for pressure management).In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure while some may have no water during the testing period. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict which exact areas or streets will experience disruptions.Additional zone management investigations will be carried out to ensure that existing infrastructure is operating effectively. Pressure fluctuations may be experienced, but every effort will be made to minimise the impact as far as possible.This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience.What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), <a href="https://x.com/CityofCTAlerts">follow @CityofCTAlerts</a> which is a City of Cape Town X account.How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

2025-08-02T22:00:00Z

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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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