Public WiFi Zones

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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Your City in 60 seconds

Catch up on the latest important City news updates with your City in 60 seconds.

Each week, we share a new video giving you a snapshot of what we are up to in your community.<div class="responsive-media"> <iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qjCljwBgobE?si=C_r70BzMh_pzZFAr" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> <div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Eight%20billion%20litres%20of%20water%20saved%20through%20using%20treated%20effluent"> <img class="responsive" alt="Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/clean-water-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Eight%20billion%20litres%20of%20water%20saved%20through%20using%20treated%20effluent"> Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent</a> Help reduce water consumption by using treated effluent for non-drinking purposes. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20helps%20customers%20with%20some%20R8%2c3%20bn%20in%20rates%20and%20tariff%20relief"> <img class="responsive" alt="City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City-380x220.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20helps%20customers%20with%20some%20R8%2c3%20bn%20in%20rates%20and%20tariff%20relief"> City helps customers with some R8,3 bn in rates and tariff relief </a> R8.3 billion in rates relief available to qualifying customers. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Pop%20in%20at%20the%20City%27s%20Future%20Energy%20Festival%20mall%20pop%20ups"> <img class="responsive" alt="Pop in at the City’s Future Energy Festival mall pop ups" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/energy-pop-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Pop%20in%20at%20the%20City%27s%20Future%20Energy%20Festival%20mall%20pop%20ups"> Pop in at the City’s Future Energy Festival mall pop ups </a> Visit the Cape Town Energy Festival pop up. </div><div style="clear:both;margin-bottom:5px;"> <figure class="figure-credits left" style="margin:0px 15px 10px 0px;"> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20secures%20Battle%20of%20Muizenberg%20site%20as%20a%20Provincial%20Heritage%20Site"> <img class="responsive" alt="City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/battle-of-muz-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20secures%20Battle%20of%20Muizenberg%20site%20as%20a%20Provincial%20Heritage%20Site"> City secures Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site</a> The Battle of Muizenberg is listed as a provincial heritage site. </div>

2026-04-09T22:00:00Z

City’s Mobile Office going to Gugulethu and Blue Downs next week

The City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will once again be on the move to provide residents with convenient access to essential municipal services.

The details are as follows:<ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">Thursday, 16 April 2026, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Ikhwezi Community Centre, 178 Steve Biko Drive, Gugulethu</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">Friday, 17 April 2026, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Hillcrest Community Hall, Blue Downs Avenue, Blue Downs</div></li></ul>The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically. ‘This is the City’s commitment to bringing its services closer to communities and making local government more accessible to residents. City staff will be in Gugulethu and Blue Downs next week to provide guidance and assistance on queries and any other municipal matters that arise. Residents are reminded to bring along their IDs or municipal accounts to help ease the process on the day,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys.End

2026-04-09T22:00:00Z

Interim measures for garden waste at City drop-off sites continue

Residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and to comply with site restrictions to ensure safe and efficient operations at all facilities.

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate has implemented temporary measures to help manage garden waste drop-off services across Community Recycling Centres while a contractor is experiencing challenges related to fuel shortages. These interim arrangements have been effective from Saturday, 28 March 2026, and are expected to remain in place until further notice when the operational conditions stabilise. Interim measuresGarden waste drop-off for businessesBusinesses need to dispose of garden waste exclusively at Coastal Park and Tygerdal facilities until further notice. Garden waste drop-off for residentsResidents may continue to make use of all City Community Recycling Centres (previously called Drop-off facilities) for garden waste disposal, however, a restriction of one load per day per resident will apply during this period. The City acknowledges the inconvenience these temporary measures may cause and appreciates the cooperation of residents and businesses as efforts continue to manage the situation and maintain service continuity. Residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly and to comply with site restrictions to ensure safe and efficient operations at all facilities. End

2026-04-09T22:00:00Z

Call on public to participate in rethinking Harrington Square and surrounds

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents, stakeholders, and interested and affected parties to get involved in the renewal and reshaping of Harrington Square

Harrington Square is located on the eastern side of the City Bowl on the border with District Six, and fronts to Caledon, Canterbury and Harrington streets.The renewal of Harrington Square and surrounds is one of the City’s key priorities, with the intention to make this space multi-functional, more accessible, safer, and inviting to the public while optimising the parking area for clients visiting the local businesses. Included in the draft concept design for this project is the proposal for traffic calming around the square to improve pedestrian safety.The project builds on the District Six Public Realm Study of 2022, and the approved local spatial development frameworks for District Six and the Central Business District (approved in 2025), all of which guide long-term spatial planning.‘Harrington Square and the immediate surrounding area have immense potential as civic spaces. We want to reimagine these assets and see how they can be used to uplift the area, lead urban regeneration, and also strengthen the connections between the surrounding neighbourhoods. We are now inviting the public, the local communities, and stakeholders such as the local business owners, to get involved as we refine the concept design for this project. Help us shape the vision for this space and let us see how we can combine the current uses with future uses to better integrate the community and promote inclusivity. Your input and insights are valuable, and we are eager to work with you,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.Several public meetings and workshops are planned for the months ahead, with the introductory meeting taking place as follows: Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 Time: 16:00 to 18:00 Venue: Subcouncil 16 Council Chamber; 44 Wale Street, Cape TownKindly register for this meeting: send a WhatsApp to 060 523 4767; phone 021 834 1600; send an email to <a href="mailto:harringtonsquare@infinity.capetown" target="_blank">harringtonsquare@infinity.capetown</a> ; or go to <a href="https://www.infinity.capetown/harringtonsquare" target="_blank">https://www.infinity.capetown/harringtonsquare</a> Attendees will receive more information about the draft concept, project vision and objectives, planning process and implementation, and learn about upcoming workshops and participation opportunities. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.End

2026-04-08T22:00:00Z

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Register/Housing-and-property/Register-on-the-housing-database"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Register-on-the-housing-database</a>

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Apply for a wheelie bin

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

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-a-new-wheelie-bin-for-domestic-properties">Apply-for-a-new-wheelie-bin-for-domestic-properties</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Driving-and-vehicles/Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence">Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence</a>

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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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