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City urges residents to make use of Walk-in Centre online booking system City urges residents to make use of Walk-in Centre online booking system <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cash-And-Enquiry-Offices-Listing.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2022-10-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#e2c4d983-bbfc-4d41-ae56-89aacd57eb6e;L0|#0e2c4d983-bbfc-4d41-ae56-89aacd57eb6e|walk-in centre;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1cc729aa-bb76-46e1-b8a7-a9eb2902dd6f;L0|#01cc729aa-bb76-46e1-b8a7-a9eb2902dd6f|online services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City urges residents to make use of Walk-in Centre online booking system
Your City in 60 secondsYour City in 60 seconds<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Site%20Images/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2026-02-12T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d1https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Your City in 60 seconds

 

 

Your City in 60 secondsYour City in 60 seconds<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Site%20Images/Media%20Centre%20Header%20Image.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Catch up on the latest important City news updates with your City in 60 seconds.2026-02-12T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d1
Mayor welcomes ‘short-term’ SANDF, calls on President to act now on more metro policing powers Mayor welcomes ‘short-term’ SANDF, calls on President to act now on more metro policing powers <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the SANDF deployment for short-term stabilisation support to SAPS in gang crime hotspots2026-02-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#550cea01-5fec-45fb-8509-f49cfc36c0e0;L0|#0550cea01-5fec-45fb-8509-f49cfc36c0e0|Safety;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#10bf7f95-3ff8-40a2-a2bd-db5e41df6446;L0|#010bf7f95-3ff8-40a2-a2bd-db5e41df6446|Gangsterism;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#14eed412-b18a-4796-899e-a4a5e7d705b2;L0|#014eed412-b18a-4796-899e-a4a5e7d705b2|Police;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Use City online services book an appointmentUse City online services book an appointment<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​Customers and motorists are encouraged to make use of convenient online payment and motor licence renewal options2026-02-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#141b4948-7e88-4e36-b6f8-3cd8a788d733;L0|#0141b4948-7e88-4e36-b6f8-3cd8a788d733|Licence;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#9c935c1c-a6e2-49a2-b6eb-3e061b7bf9ed;L0|#09c935c1c-a6e2-49a2-b6eb-3e061b7bf9ed|vehicle licencing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopenCity condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopen<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Serious threats were made against security personnel at the facility2026-02-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#0f4c8d10-0390-4e6a-8b31-f8fc334ac91f;L0|#00f4c8d10-0390-4e6a-8b31-f8fc334ac91f|clinic;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#5fb0fd45-1240-41c9-aaeb-627cbd4a11ab;L0|#05fb0fd45-1240-41c9-aaeb-627cbd4a11ab|Health;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ab7e1f4f-89fb-4504-9189-4e7fbe55e706;L0|#0ab7e1f4f-89fb-4504-9189-4e7fbe55e706|security;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Braille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature ReserveBraille Coastal signage officially launched at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20nature%20reserves%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />South Africa’s first Braille coastal signage has been launched at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen.2026-02-11T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#83667d91-5af7-4a3e-bee0-e78b27f9dbdb;L0|#083667d91-5af7-4a3e-bee0-e78b27f9dbdb|Blaauwberg nature reserve;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#8974ffd2-9190-4660-b4b6-29dc6f01ee67;L0|#08974ffd2-9190-4660-b4b6-29dc6f01ee67|Disability;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#54b908f8-8d41-4627-afc1-e1aca01eeb51;L0|#054b908f8-8d41-4627-afc1-e1aca01eeb51|coastal areas;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week. 2026-02-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#814caf10-9674-4da8-9d34-a5214058eba6;L0|#0814caf10-9674-4da8-9d34-a5214058eba6|agreements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#8efda5be-1670-47fe-8431-0cd254615ac4;L0|#08efda5be-1670-47fe-8431-0cd254615ac4|Western Cape Provincial Government;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#e1a5b1a6-9b2b-4790-96ce-f3405c541ea3;L0|#0e1a5b1a6-9b2b-4790-96ce-f3405c541ea3|community;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a4a279af-4b4b-46ae-ab60-475ecf75ef44;L0|#0a4a279af-4b4b-46ae-ab60-475ecf75ef44|Arts and culture;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Mayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project updateMayor and Land Reform Minister receive District Six project update<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20of%20Cape%20Town%20reports%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today met with National Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, at District Six and received an update from project teams on the restitution project2026-02-10T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#df7359f0-0d0f-46e0-b90f-d487358df9bb;L0|#0df7359f0-0d0f-46e0-b90f-d487358df9bb|district six;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3474d056-9f62-4a08-96a9-9932e10eb9b4;L0|#03474d056-9f62-4a08-96a9-9932e10eb9b4|land restitution;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#90b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534;L0|#090b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534|Mayor;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Road resurfacing under way in BellvilleRoad resurfacing under way in Bellville<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_roadworks2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City is doing roadworks along Frans Conradie Drive in Boston as well as on Old Paarl Road in Bellville. 2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9;L0|#0b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9|Bellville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ee8c145f-822f-4561-805b-12739b59ed9e;L0|#0ee8c145f-822f-4561-805b-12739b59ed9e|road management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d7209289-e8cf-4c81-ab45-a5bf212c3a35;L0|#0d7209289-e8cf-4c81-ab45-a5bf212c3a35|road repair team;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a4949696-e5d7-4a26-a45b-db129ca4f4ad;L0|#0a4949696-e5d7-4a26-a45b-db129ca4f4ad|boston;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
District Six’s Chapel Street project on trackDistrict Six’s Chapel Street project on track<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/DAMS%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City is pleased to confirm that the Chapel Street upgrade project in District Six is on track to be completed by July this year.2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#0ab901dc-08fc-4328-86e9-d67d3a0317b4;L0|#00ab901dc-08fc-4328-86e9-d67d3a0317b4|spacial planning and land use management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#df7359f0-0d0f-46e0-b90f-d487358df9bb;L0|#0df7359f0-0d0f-46e0-b90f-d487358df9bb|district six;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7bc6ae33-4440-4f3c-9759-db7cf2132301;L0|#07bc6ae33-4440-4f3c-9759-db7cf2132301|urban planning;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Langa areaCity advises of planned electricity supply maintenance in Langa area<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20and%20energy%20education%20resources%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City advises Langa residents in the Brinton and Sandile streets area of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b35f3050-912a-47d6-ae51-883999916a58;L0|#0b35f3050-912a-47d6-ae51-883999916a58|Langa;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ad26acf1-27f3-47d0-ba35-6e3166226077;L0|#0ad26acf1-27f3-47d0-ba35-6e3166226077|electricity connections;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison OfficeCity receives six tonnes of food through 13-year partnership with Taipei Liaison Office<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​For the third year in a row, the City of Cape Town was the recipient of a multi-tonne food donation to help with immediate food relief to vulnerable communities from the Taipei Liaison Office in Cape Town2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#ca20ab12-25df-4a8e-8a72-fc1113ee4a26;L0|#0ca20ab12-25df-4a8e-8a72-fc1113ee4a26|donations;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f7134dee-af0d-4a9e-befd-fec794c6e24d;L0|#0f7134dee-af0d-4a9e-befd-fec794c6e24d|speaker;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Update on repairs to Stanhope bridgeUpdate on repairs to Stanhope bridge<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Update on Stanhope Bridge repairs2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d1
Update 10 February 15h00- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city Update 10 February 15h00- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/tap_water.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Update on the water supply matter related to Theewaterskloof Dam. 2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d;GP0|#af6f9167-332b-4766-8246-7e7596e0ac11;L0|#0af6f9167-332b-4766-8246-7e7596e0ac11|NoticesGP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7d292a69-68c5-442c-8e26-a9540cf78e66;L0|#07d292a69-68c5-442c-8e26-a9540cf78e66|Theewaterskloof;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#86b61447-3de2-41ec-af6b-3299cf3f1823;L0|#086b61447-3de2-41ec-af6b-3299cf3f1823|reduce;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Update 10 February 12h30- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the cityUpdate 10 February 12h30- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/tap_water.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />There has been a call to the public to reduce water consumption following a water supply issue related to the Theewaterskloof Dam.2026-02-09T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7d292a69-68c5-442c-8e26-a9540cf78e66;L0|#07d292a69-68c5-442c-8e26-a9540cf78e66|Theewaterskloof;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#86b61447-3de2-41ec-af6b-3299cf3f1823;L0|#086b61447-3de2-41ec-af6b-3299cf3f1823|reduce;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Bellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenanceBellville MVRL closed for necessary maintenance<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City’s Bellville motor vehicle registration and licensing (MVRL) located in Reed Street will be closed for approximately six weeks from Monday, 16 February 2026, for maintenance2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9;L0|#0b34d7875-1906-4b8f-857c-83ba595b2cc9|Bellville;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#03d69acb-c118-4fe5-be14-82cc3f4d99e6;L0|#003d69acb-c118-4fe5-be14-82cc3f4d99e6|Motor Vehicle Licensing Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City’s Mobile Office heads to Delft SouthCity’s Mobile Office heads to Delft South<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />I would like to encourage residents within the Delft South area to attend the upcoming Mobile Office visit2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#4b1f612f-669f-47c2-b682-4bdfbd51e6df;L0|#04b1f612f-669f-47c2-b682-4bdfbd51e6df|Delft;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dda75a1b-2a39-48a0-8445-9dd85fa81deb;L0|#0dda75a1b-2a39-48a0-8445-9dd85fa81deb|customer relations;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#54bd32e5-287c-4a7f-859a-45157487d40d;L0|#054bd32e5-287c-4a7f-859a-45157487d40d|Delft South;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
SONA: Cape Town calls for more Metro Policing powers to fight gangsSONA: Cape Town calls for more Metro Policing powers to fight gangs<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Ramaphosa to commit in SONA to devolving policing powers for City police to investigate gang, gun, and drug crime2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#f7732020-9b4a-4a59-a2bc-b3bd96c6b6f0;L0|#0f7732020-9b4a-4a59-a2bc-b3bd96c6b6f0|Sona;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#a118f7cb-cdce-44e7-ba4b-1b7f5cf178fa;GP0|#90b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534;L0|#090b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534|Mayor;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9;L0|#0b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9|safety and security;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspectionsCity enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/By-laws%20and%20policies%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#4bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec;L0|#04bcb251f-1166-4a1c-8ee5-d33721046dec|law enforcement;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#01acd19e-98d3-4807-b9c2-f9226b3d0c66;L0|#001acd19e-98d3-4807-b9c2-f9226b3d0c66|Animal life in an area;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Proposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve Rates Policy compliance for commercial-scale short-term lettingProposed Short-Term Letting By-law aims to improve Rates Policy compliance for commercial-scale short-term letting<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​All premises primarily used for commercial accommodation businesses (including short-term letting) are required to pay commercial property rates under the City's existing Rates Policy2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#fe1372cc-3168-4376-b201-0a8a04d6081e;L0|#0fe1372cc-3168-4376-b201-0a8a04d6081e|by-law;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#eebb2c02-121c-4602-b692-d3e431caf826;L0|#0eebb2c02-121c-4602-b692-d3e431caf826|Rates Rebate Policy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#dc70bab3-e04f-4a43-a7c1-ff4cda59afa8;L0|#0dc70bab3-e04f-4a43-a7c1-ff4cda59afa8|rental;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Residents advised of temporary road closures along Imam Haron RoadResidents advised of temporary road closures along Imam Haron Road<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate would like to advise residents and all road users in the Claremont area of temporary road closures to allow for the MyCiTi phase 2A construction works to proceed in the vicinity.2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#6f9b381b-998f-47a0-b418-4836ea5ed211;L0|#06f9b381b-998f-47a0-b418-4836ea5ed211|Claremont;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948;L0|#01fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948|road closures;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea;L0|#0ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea|MyCiTi;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Cape Town condemns Nersa’s approval of extra Eskom increaseCape Town condemns Nersa’s approval of extra Eskom increase<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Electricity%20safey%20in%20the%20home%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City of Cape Town has condemned Nersa’s decision to raise Eskom’s permitted tariff hike from the original 5-6% to almost 9% annually for the next two years2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#39f5dc6c-59e0-4685-9994-5944c0b8bd40;L0|#039f5dc6c-59e0-4685-9994-5944c0b8bd40|electricity tariffs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Night roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel DriveNight roadworks to commence along Jakes Gerwel Drive<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Jakes Gerwel road works2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d1
City doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollutionCity doubles partnerships with community-based organisations to reduce river pollution<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Recently, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate marked an important milestone in strengthening its collaboration with non-profit organisations.2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#36a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b;L0|#036a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b|Community and Society;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#70fb6ddb-a7e5-482a-9a37-5ae870bb06a2;L0|#070fb6ddb-a7e5-482a-9a37-5ae870bb06a2|Water and Sanitation Department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells PlainCity backs new business process outsourcing investment into Mitchells Plain<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain.2026-02-08T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#36a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b;L0|#036a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b|Community and Society;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c0bd80ab-ddde-4d05-9b72-51c84ecc2c9d;L0|#0c0bd80ab-ddde-4d05-9b72-51c84ecc2c9d|jobs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c0d99b9f-f5aa-458f-bdef-1685f35940c9;L0|#0c0d99b9f-f5aa-458f-bdef-1685f35940c9|skills development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#e4c39f44-d1ff-4309-9847-312eaa00a0df1
Road closures: 2026 State of the Nation AddressRoad closures: 2026 State of the Nation Address<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />City announces road closures for the State of the Nation Address 2026-02-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#6b3ab57b-db09-4db3-909f-c25f0d726fac;L0|#06b3ab57b-db09-4db3-909f-c25f0d726fac|traffic department;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948;L0|#01fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948|road closures;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9;L0|#0b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9|safety and security;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Late event applications will not be processedLate event applications will not be processed<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Events-Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City explain event application process 2026-02-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835;L0|#0f9891347-9853-4a33-be46-2fd52a61e835|events;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9;L0|#0b480eb1b-cfa8-45cf-ab3d-21f848f482e9|safety and security;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 12 February 2026<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Commercial%20Water%20and%20Sanitation%20Concessions%20and%20Rebates%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. 2026-02-05T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Pilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell DrivePilot project to mitigate windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Our%20unique%20coastline%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City is busy with a pilot project to mitigate the impact of windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive.2026-02-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#c5a30e96-e34e-4408-8045-6969927ee3c4;L0|#0c5a30e96-e34e-4408-8045-6969927ee3c4|Monwabisi;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#aab032a0-9763-46e3-a958-e8004c5c48f3;L0|#0aab032a0-9763-46e3-a958-e8004c5c48f3|sand;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Civic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approvalCivic Centre to host Home Affairs office upon Council approval<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/ct-web-header-epcm.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City seeks Council approval to establish an appointment-only Department of Home Affairs office at the Civic Centre2026-02-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#717cd3b5-0909-49b4-9b80-861bd31e9f24;L0|#0717cd3b5-0909-49b4-9b80-861bd31e9f24|home affairs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#029fe683-1cda-4db0-b82a-bf96ce467c79;L0|#0029fe683-1cda-4db0-b82a-bf96ce467c79|Corporate services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#5cef3550-8a32-4ff2-8bc5-7fd3bc2ba149;L0|#05cef3550-8a32-4ff2-8bc5-7fd3bc2ba149|Economic growth;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Temporary road closure in BlackheathTemporary road closure in Blackheath<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_roadworks2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Temporary road closure at the intersection of Electron Road and Range Road in Blackheath due to roadworks.2026-02-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b61cf525-5897-44c6-9f04-fbc6c6b67671;L0|#0b61cf525-5897-44c6-9f04-fbc6c6b67671|Blackheath;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3d48f3aa-ea54-43d0-97c0-96a9d11d3024;L0|#03d48f3aa-ea54-43d0-97c0-96a9d11d3024|sewer network;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d7209289-e8cf-4c81-ab45-a5bf212c3a35;L0|#0d7209289-e8cf-4c81-ab45-a5bf212c3a35|road repair team;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Strong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activationStrong turnout for Economic Growth Directorate’s Mitchells Plain activation<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Residents and business owners from in and around Mitchells Plain turned out for the first Economic Growth Directorate community activation of the year. 2026-02-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#c3f8c7fd-6d3c-4cc2-b004-3b691e273465;L0|#0c3f8c7fd-6d3c-4cc2-b004-3b691e273465|Economic activity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#ecd4adef-cec5-4a3e-bdb6-00e86c6d8810;L0|#0ecd4adef-cec5-4a3e-bdb6-00e86c6d8810|SMMEs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Second International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape TownSecond International SWAN workshop draws African water utilities to Cape Town<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The Smart Water Network Forum (SWAN) will be hosting another annual interactive workshop in partnership with the City of Cape Town, from 9 – 11 March 2026. 2026-02-04T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#1dd9e41a-1b2e-47c2-947b-d96eb03fff1a;L0|#01dd9e41a-1b2e-47c2-947b-d96eb03fff1a|water meter;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud DayThe magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/bloubergstrand_library_header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today. 2026-02-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#1f61ec30-8889-4114-8411-a3ee8477bc1b;L0|#01f61ec30-8889-4114-8411-a3ee8477bc1b|Libraries;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#20f79d77-9003-40a3-ad75-807af3c01d2c;L0|#020f79d77-9003-40a3-ad75-807af3c01d2c|Reading;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b95bf16a-9625-4194-9494-c7ff1d2f31a9;L0|#0b95bf16a-9625-4194-9494-c7ff1d2f31a9|iziko museums;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Pensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account paymentsPensioner, indigent assistance available, thank you for account payments<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City would like to remind residents that support is available to those who are struggling financially. 2026-02-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#616d06d3-df1e-4f8f-8f3f-46854851d694;L0|#0616d06d3-df1e-4f8f-8f3f-46854851d694|Finance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fb6a4cb2-efe5-4f39-b935-265cb5978c8f;L0|#0fb6a4cb2-efe5-4f39-b935-265cb5978c8f|support;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c4f863f4-8932-4297-bd36-60a07404f70e;L0|#0c4f863f4-8932-4297-bd36-60a07404f70e|indigent;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment City powers hundreds more Nomzamo homes in multi million rand investment <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Prepaid%20And%20Credit%20Meters%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City has connected almost 400 homes in its latest informal settlement electrification project in Nomzamo. 2026-02-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7;L0|#0dfdcb4f5-2ec2-4bd4-9a9f-3086ef5830a7|energy;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac;L0|#0b195be29-9300-4dc7-ac99-92629ce847ac|electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0e994e93-10d7-4d22-9cd5-ea3dd0048ffe;L0|#00e994e93-10d7-4d22-9cd5-ea3dd0048ffe|prepaid electricity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Q/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbsQ/A: Managing Cape Town’s water supply as usage climbs<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Commercial%20Water%20Restrictions%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Over the past week, water usage has continued to climb, reaching 1 073 million litres of water a day (MLD).2026-02-03T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#4aeffa45-6f38-46b7-bd4d-6ecf13ae2543;L0|#04aeffa45-6f38-46b7-bd4d-6ecf13ae2543|dam levels;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concernTeenage pregnancies remain a growing concern<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/condoms-1440x250.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years2026-02-02T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#3a31f012-d65b-49b4-b54d-288fbcb9090e;L0|#03a31f012-d65b-49b4-b54d-288fbcb9090e|Pregnancy Week;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#2b657f81-990e-4e74-ac4a-9af7f7eadc71;L0|#02b657f81-990e-4e74-ac4a-9af7f7eadc71|consensual sex;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#f910221a-8b72-4d19-a658-73e3041314af;L0|#0f910221a-8b72-4d19-a658-73e3041314af|healthcare facilities;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape TownCity and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Buses%20in%20Cape%20Town%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City and UCT, will in the coming months undertake research to test and understand electric MyCiTi buses 2026-02-02T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea;L0|#0ce03aded-5ee9-4610-9ef4-c0b676e202ea|MyCiTi;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d25ee2ef-107b-45df-97aa-31f828bbe26f;L0|#0d25ee2ef-107b-45df-97aa-31f828bbe26f|Electric buses;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City’s Mobile Office heads to Macassar and VoorbrugCity’s Mobile Office heads to Macassar and Voorbrug<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Customer%20Relations%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />This week the City’s Mobile Office will be stationed at the Old Civic Centre in Macassar and at the Voorbrug Sports Ground2026-02-02T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#e1a5b1a6-9b2b-4790-96ce-f3405c541ea3;L0|#0e1a5b1a6-9b2b-4790-96ce-f3405c541ea3|community;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#029fe683-1cda-4db0-b82a-bf96ce467c79;L0|#0029fe683-1cda-4db0-b82a-bf96ce467c79|Corporate services;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#54023efe-5443-41f4-98c9-065296a7c3d7;L0|#054023efe-5443-41f4-98c9-065296a7c3d7|service delivery;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Resurfacing of several roads in BelgraviaResurfacing of several roads in Belgravia<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_roadworks.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City has commenced with road resurfacing of around eight kilometres in various parts of Belgravia.2026-02-02T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#d7209289-e8cf-4c81-ab45-a5bf212c3a35;L0|#0d7209289-e8cf-4c81-ab45-a5bf212c3a35|road repair team;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area that the second phase of the Stand Seawall project is currently under way and expanding further east2026-02-02T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#83c376f7-9473-4843-add4-93ccbe66eddf;L0|#083c376f7-9473-4843-add4-93ccbe66eddf|Strand;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#36083947-ab00-4290-9075-c685e7e6b9eb;L0|#036083947-ab00-4290-9075-c685e7e6b9eb|traffic transportation report;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Booze up turns to balls up for truck hijacking suspectsBooze up turns to balls up for truck hijacking suspects<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​Metro police officers recovered a brand new truck and some of its R2 569 847 alcohol cargo, hours after it had been hijacked in Grabouw last week.2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#78273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255;L0|#078273557-84e5-4b4e-8960-1153e6941255|Metro police;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda;L0|#0633591e2-ed41-4816-9750-3d5f5090deda|illegal activity;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Cities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport SystemsCities put heads together to drive Universal Access and Public Transport Systems<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />'The City of Cape Town extends its gratitude to the National Department of Transport for their vital role in ensuring accountability and driving progress toward universal access and inclusive public transport systems2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#762de267-90ad-4660-8493-5085a227187c;L0|#0762de267-90ad-4660-8493-5085a227187c|Transport;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#849c71d3-ed9d-4ce2-89f6-03e9c6f179ef;GPP|#ed82ebba-eb32-4b9a-99c9-da3e081869a6;GP0|#386e6d11-1c73-4d63-9956-3cc3eab4415f;L0|#0386e6d11-1c73-4d63-9956-3cc3eab4415f|public transport;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Mfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebrationMfuleni turns 50: Mayor joins residents for open-air celebration<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined Mfuleni residents for the community’s 50th Anniversary commemoration on 31 January.2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#cb958038-faa9-43f1-bef2-458fee744354;L0|#0cb958038-faa9-43f1-bef2-458fee744354|Mfuleni;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#90b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534;L0|#090b49a62-96e2-436a-9c68-187c9ab33534|Mayor;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#7909552d-7094-4a9e-9841-a8188cf93029;L0|#07909552d-7094-4a9e-9841-a8188cf93029|Celebration;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City advises road users of resurfacing along Giel Basson Drive and Rothschild BoulevardCity advises road users of resurfacing along Giel Basson Drive and Rothschild Boulevard<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Development%20charges%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of roadworks in Monte Vista2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513;L0|#0f1734e52-da42-4cfc-a3a5-3514093d3513|roads;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755;L0|#03e84e2ed-3e2d-44ae-a5b6-af54ef207755|maintenance;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a6816b64-c5b9-4b8d-b55a-cf8b94490ab8;L0|#0a6816b64-c5b9-4b8d-b55a-cf8b94490ab8|maintenance and repairs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at RondevleiCelebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge at Rondevlei<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%27s%20rivers%20and%20wetlands%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />DFFE and the City of Cape Town celebrated World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#a6695739-564f-4371-9249-88d212fc205c;L0|#0a6695739-564f-4371-9249-88d212fc205c|false bay nature reserve;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#25f3316a-6921-4d78-86de-5117d756102e;L0|#025f3316a-6921-4d78-86de-5117d756102e|rondevlei;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Partial closure of Sandalwood Road in Kuils River commences today Partial closure of Sandalwood Road in Kuils River commences today <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/header_road-closed.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City would like to advise residents and road users to expect traffic delays along Sandalwood Road in Kuils River.2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#3a863517-9bfa-4f88-9d4f-f1ac3e1816e6;L0|#03a863517-9bfa-4f88-9d4f-f1ac3e1816e6|Kuils River;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#1fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948;L0|#01fe0736b-bcf8-43e0-ac76-5418bf622948|road closures;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Public encouraged to comment on draft Atlantis informal trading planPublic encouraged to comment on draft Atlantis informal trading plan<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The City of Cape Town is encouraging the public to make its voice heard.2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#36a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b;L0|#036a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b|Community and Society;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c0bd80ab-ddde-4d05-9b72-51c84ecc2c9d;L0|#0c0bd80ab-ddde-4d05-9b72-51c84ecc2c9d|jobs;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#c0d99b9f-f5aa-458f-bdef-1685f35940c9;L0|#0c0d99b9f-f5aa-458f-bdef-1685f35940c9|skills development;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#e4c39f44-d1ff-4309-9847-312eaa00a0df;GP0|#ea029b7c-57da-4473-89b9-06ecd3b49623;L0|#0ea029b7c-57da-4473-89b9-06ecd3b49623|business and trade;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-lawsWater inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Cape%20Town%27s%20dams%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use. 2026-02-01T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#c9206c6f-f874-4018-9087-6a8e029d6254;L0|#0c9206c6f-f874-4018-9087-6a8e029d6254|water by-law;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1
City hands over homes to Greenville Phase 5 beneficiariesCity hands over homes to Greenville Phase 5 beneficiaries<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />This is one of the City’s most innovative housing projects, as it makes use of Benex Block technology2026-01-31T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82;L0|#0a4eccbe6-2bec-49aa-ad58-8ed41a372c82|housing;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#0d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82;L0|#00d8b7293-a214-43fa-80da-d843dd6f8e82|human settlements;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#d662b000-ebd9-4cff-8d9f-ae22c105ed6c;L0|#0d662b000-ebd9-4cff-8d9f-ae22c105ed6c|title deed;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb1

 

 

Recreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickersRecreation and Parks expands fleet with new cherry pickersThe Department currently operates more than 550 vehicles across the city, including LDVs, tractors, mowing trucks and grab trucks. <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2025-11-15T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#06ac02e9-bb79-4ef2-8f56-4aca477d6b7d;L0|#006ac02e9-bb79-4ef2-8f56-4aca477d6b7d|Recreation parks;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#30aeff84-5964-4cbb-a7db-39cf413c64cf;L0|#030aeff84-5964-4cbb-a7db-39cf413c64cf|public space;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#849c71d3-ed9d-4ce2-89f6-03e9c6f179ef;L0|#0849c71d3-ed9d-4ce2-89f6-03e9c6f179ef|Fleet Management;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#ed82ebba-eb32-4b9a-99c9-da3e081869a6111/17/2025 6:55:18 AM
ShotSpotter areas drive firearm confiscationsShotSpotter areas drive firearm confiscationsMEDIA STATEMENT BY MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2025-11-15T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#3bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50;L0|#03bd13869-3207-4532-9db7-a4ca95867a50|JP Smith;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;GP0|#3f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9;L0|#03f57ea8a-3adb-4a8f-bb3a-0a20a62c7fe9|Shotspotter;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#37d6b972-a9ba-4384-a6df-96667bf8e020;L0|#037d6b972-a9ba-4384-a6df-96667bf8e020|Manenberg;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#3e26e42a-10d8-49df-ae5e-3ccf93541793;L0|#03e26e42a-10d8-49df-ae5e-3ccf93541793|Hanover Park;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#9b387069-bb6f-4ec3-85ce-6dc852036d6c;L0|#09b387069-bb6f-4ec3-85ce-6dc852036d6c|Nyanga;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#8828e504-1c4c-415c-b889-c9c949c7f533;L0|#08828e504-1c4c-415c-b889-c9c949c7f533|Steenberg;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fc316dbb-838d-4670-b735-10117157afa7;L0|#0fc316dbb-838d-4670-b735-10117157afa7|Lavender Hill;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb111/16/2025 6:49:26 AM
Public invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfallsPublic invited to upcoming Permit Advisory Forum for marine outfallsThe City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate invites residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to attend the last quarterly meeting of the Permit Advisory Forum (PAF) for the year on Friday, 21 November 2025. This session will focus on the permit conditions governing the marine outfalls at Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point. <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/%28Treasury%29%20Policies%20and%20publications%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2025-11-15T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#d45c4978-b3f4-402c-b248-6ebd1a0065ec;L0|#0d45c4978-b3f4-402c-b248-6ebd1a0065ec|Water and sanitation directorate;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#726debc4-1d2e-4cc3-b0b7-ecd3e8318507;L0|#0726debc4-1d2e-4cc3-b0b7-ecd3e8318507|Marine outfall;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#b146a11b-a53c-4a47-a201-3980654a1bac;L0|#0b146a11b-a53c-4a47-a201-3980654a1bac|meeting;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb111/17/2025 6:53:30 AM
Crime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offencesCrime stats: City offers resources to up convictions for gang, gun, and drug offencesThese latest crime stats make it clear that violent crime continues to plague some of our most vulnerable communities<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Disability%20And%20Job%20Opportunities%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />2025-11-27T22:00:00ZGP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891dGP0|#b3804596-40fb-4bab-a1bf-fb9d052bb0db;L0|#0b3804596-40fb-4bab-a1bf-fb9d052bb0db|crime rate;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#a949f50a-99f1-4f6d-9f9e-60bc6dd2e24e;L0|#0a949f50a-99f1-4f6d-9f9e-60bc6dd2e24e|Vulnerable Groups;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb111/28/2025 11:54:19 AM
Winter Readiness Programme Advert (Afrikaans)Winter Readiness Programme Advert (Afrikaans)2/10/2026 7:17:22 AM

 

 

Ref 1500155517 - Rezoning, consent, approval of the site development planRef 1500155517 - Rezoning, consent, approval of the site development plan13 February - 16 March 2026, Botfontein Smallholdings<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#03e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01;L0|#003e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01|Land use applications;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93
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Ref 1500118222 - Rezoning, consolidation and permanent departureRef 1500118222 - Rezoning, consolidation and permanent departure13 February - 18 March 2026, Kraaifontein<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#03e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01;L0|#003e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01|Land use applications;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93
Ref 1500130957 - Rezoning, departure and Council’s consentRef 1500130957 - Rezoning, departure and Council’s consent13 February - 16 March 2026, Hout Bay<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />GP0|#03e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01;L0|#003e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01|Land use applications;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93

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