Alderman Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, recently joined the Water and Sanitation team to hand over the new facilities as part of the City’s ongoing investment in basic services in informal settlements.

Since the start of the 2026/27 financial year in July, 368 toilets have been provided across various communities where it is legally and physically possible to do so, in addition to existing sanitation infrastructure.

The new toilets in BM Section are connected to the City’s sewer network, offering residents a more convenient sanitation solution while helping to reduce odours. The infrastructure is also easier and more cost-effective for the City’s Informal Settlements Basic Services maintenance teams to service. This is in addition to the City-supplied chemical toilets and portable flush toilets (PFT) supplied to the area.

‘Access to reliable sanitation is never just about pipes and infrastructure; it is about restoring fundamental human dignity and ensuring that every resident has a rightful stake in our city’s future. 

‘This R1,7 million investment in BM Section is part of our broader, relentless commitment to getting the basics right and bridging historical divides across Cape Town. Every time we connect a community to reliable, modern sanitation, we are building a safer, healthier and more inclusive home for all our people. 

‘True progress, however, is a shared partnership. We ask residents to help protect this vital infrastructure by using the facilities correctly, while we continue empowering locals through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to maintain and care for these assets every single day,’ said Alderman Badroodien. 

As part of standard practice, janitors have been appointed from the local community through the EPWP to clean and monitor the facilities. They also play a key role in reporting maintenance issues, which are addressed through the City’s service request system.