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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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City joins STEM Club teachers for a class on the New Water Programme

The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

The network comprises of primary and high school STEM Clubs across the Western Cape, inspiring young learners to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Teachers from the Metro Central and South districts were in attendance at Saturday's Level Up Lab.This is the latest in a series of stakeholder interactions aimed at raising awareness among different community groups, about the objectives of the City’s New Water Programme: a key initiative aimed at diversifying sources of water supply for more sustainability. ‘The STEM Clubs Network is an excellent platform to reach schools, where young minds and future scientists can get in-depth knowledge about water reuse and desalination. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City%20engages%20STEM%20Club%20Network%20on%20Faure%20New%20Water%20Scheme%20and%20water%20recycling%20plans_1.jpg" alt="" style="width:946px;" /> </figure>‘By discussing the City’s plans with educators, our objective is to co-create enriching learning sessions targeted at the youth. The feedback received will guide the City’s development of educational materials, which highlight the critical role that alternative water resources will play, in helping Cape Town build resilience against climate change and drought. ‘Not only were we excited about the opportunity to inspire the next generation of innovators who may one day run our water treatment plants; but the direct engagements also allow engineering experts to address concerns about how advanced technology can purify wastewater and seawater to drinking quality standards,’ said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City%20engages%20STEM%20Club%20Network%20on%20Faure%20New%20Water%20Scheme%20and%20water%20recycling%20plans_2.jpg" alt="" style="width:991px;" /> </figure>About the City’s New Water Programme The NWP is a multi-phase initiative to improve Cape Town’s water security by developing different water sources like surface water, seawater desalination, groundwater and water reuse. The programme is a response to increasing water demand, climate variability and the need to build resilience against future droughts. It includes the Faure New Water Scheme (a water reuse project), the Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant (a seawater desalination project), clearing of invasive plant species and groundwater extraction.Two projects are currently in planned stages:• The Faure New Water Scheme is a water reuse scheme that will produce up to 70 million litres of drinking water per day. The scheme will convert treated wastewater from the Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works into drinking water using advanced water purification processes. The project involves advanced technologies and quality control systems to ensure the final product meets the highest drinking water standards. The purified water will then be blended with dam water and treated again at the existing Faure Water Treatment Plant before being distributed through the drinking water supply network. During March 2025, the City will start its public participation process on the feasibility of outsourcing the implementation and operation of the facility.• The Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant is a new project that capitalises on the latest advances in scientific research and technological innovation. The design of the plant features a comprehensive multi-barrier treatment process to remove pollutants, pathogens and salts, ensuring the safe production of high-quality drinking water. The City started a public participation process on 31 January 2025 to consider outsourcing the implementation and operation of the permanent desalination plant. The deadline for public comment is 3 March. See here. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City%20engages%20STEM%20Club%20Network%20on%20Faure%20New%20Water%20Scheme%20and%20water%20recycling%20plans_3.jpg" alt="" style="width:861px;" /></figure>The City is committed to ongoing public engagement around the NWP and to build awareness and confidence in the safety and benefits of the new water projects. For more information on the City’s Water Strategy, view <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Cape%20Town%20Water%20Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Cape Town Water Strategy.pdf </a>. The Water and Sanitation Communications and Partnerships team, looks forward to joining the next Level Up Labs Programme this Saturday, 15 February 2025, to continue the conversation and further explore the science behind the new water projects. About the STEM Club Network The STEM Club Network was initiated by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in collaboration with the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC). It promotes and supports science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) clubs through extracurricular programmes in schools across the Western Cape. Currently over 230 clubs operate within all eight educational districts, catering to primary school learners (grades 4-7) and high school learners (grades 8-11). Schools interested in joining can register their STEM clubs through the programme. Caption 1: Teachers from the STEM Club Network at the Level Up Labs workshop, where the City shared details about the Faure New Water Scheme.Caption 2: Kaashifa Aziz (City Project Manager for the Faure New Water Scheme) presented an overview about the progress made towards implementing water reuse in Cape Town.Caption 3: Amicia Canterbury (STEM Clubs Network Project Manager) and Anele Viti (City Water and Sanitation Head: Community Engagement), discuss roll-out of the school education and awareness programme for the New Water Programme. End<figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> </figure>

2025-02-11T22:00:00Z

Apply now for City’s popular Smart Supplier Programme

The programme, which runs over eight months, aims to support and develop local businesses by equipping them with the skills to work successfully with corporate supply chains

The programme, which runs over eight months, aims to support and develop local businesses by equipping them with the skills to work successfully with corporate supply chains. The 2025 edition will take a targeted approach and focus on buyer-seller linkages. ‘This has become one of the most popular courses offered by our Business Hub and last year saw 300 SMMEs take part. Not only do participants get a masterclass in buyer readiness, but they are then able to put those newly acquired skills to the test in a match-up session with potential clients,’ said Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Clearer%20Conscious%20Allison%20Hendricks_June%202024.jpeg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>To qualify for the programme, businesses must meet the following criteria: <ul><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Be based in Cape Town and owned by a South African citizen.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Be in operation for a minimum of 18 months.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Exempted Micro Enterprises (businesses with an annual turnover of less than R10 million) and Qualifying Small Enterprises (businesses with an annual turnover between R10 million and R50 million).</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Be able to handle increased market demands and must have a competitive advantage in the market they trade in.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">The entrant must be a registered City vendor.</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">The entrant must be willing and able to attend online training sessions as well as physical networking buyer matchup sessions.</div></li></ul>‘During last year’s sessions, it was wonderful to see how responsive and engaged the participating business owners were to learning and building their brands. And to see them making connections with others across industries and with major corporations was inspiring,’ said Alderman Vos. To submit your application, fill out your details in the here. Applications close on Friday, 28 February 2025. Caption: The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, shakes hands with Allison Hendricks from Clearer Conscience Environmental Services at a Smart Supplier match-up session in 2024. End

2025-02-11T22:00:00Z

City helps Neighbourhood Watches see into the future

City provides support to Neighbourhood Watches

The Maitland Community Crime Control NW recently registered with the Western Cape Provincial Policing Oversight and Community Safety Department. The registration will now allow the City to assist and support the newly-formed structure.<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/ABC%20NW%20Maitland%201%2012225.jpeg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /> On Tuesday, 11 February, Mayoral Committee Member, Alderman JP Smith met with the NW to outline the benefits of the City’s support programme, and the role of NWs in general public safety efforts. He also handed over equipment, including infrared night vision binoculars to improve the group’s patrols and ability to identify potential threats.The Neighbourhood Watch Support Programme, now in its 18th year, started off with training in community policing concepts and the handover of equipment for patrols. The range of equipment, and training opportunities has increased over time, to match the change in crime patterns and demands on community safety structures.In the last year, the Safety and Security Directorate provided training opportunities, which included preparedness for civil unrest situations, crime prevention and first aid.The City provided training to 47 NWs during the period April 2024 to 8 February 2025The NWs represented the following areas, but not limited to:• Southfield • Meadows • Strand • Somerset West • Gordon's Bay • Dennemere • Rosedale • Sunbird Park • Mountview • Wesbank • Harlyn • Melkbosstrand • Penhill • Fisantekraal • Malibu Village • Matroosfontein • CafdaTraining programmes included basic training, refresher training and NW control room training. For the current financial year, ward allocation funding of just over R4,2 million has been made available to Safety and Security to assist NWs.The Directorate also designed a user-friendly cellphone application that can help NWs to: • Log patrol times • Indicate response status to incidents • Capture and report incident details • Assist with administration and closer cooperation with the City’s enforcement agenciesThe App will be made available to NWs in phases.‘Over the years, we have seen the importance of supporting our Neighbourhood Watches in the important community safety work they do. They have proven to have immense value in assisting communities and work closely with our enforcement agencies as well as the South African Police Service. The dedication and perseverance of NW members who give up their free time to protect and serve is a motivation to all of us. The City will continue to support and assist as many of these structures as we are able to,’ said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.More information on NWs, including how to start a watch, can be accessed here: <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/community-health-and-safety/community-policing/neighbourhood-watch">https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/community-health-and-safety/community-policing/neighbourhood-watch</a> End

2025-02-11T22:00:00Z

Refuse collection in eastern parts of the city temporarily delayed

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate would like to inform residents that refuse collection in the eastern region of the city is temporarily being delayed

It is expected that this will result in delayed collection of refuse throughout the region, which includes the Somerset West/Gordons Bay, Khayelitsha, and Kuils River areas. Please find a map of affected regions here.Residents in affected areas are advised to bring their bins inside if collection has not taken place by 21:00 and place them outside again each morning until the service is completed.The City is actively engaging with staff and their representatives so that services can resume in the soonest time possible. The City apologises for the inconvenience and assures residents every effort is being made to resolve this matter as soon as possible and resume services. End

2025-02-10T22:00:00Z

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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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