Area based projects

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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How to read your water meter

You can submit your water meter reading by calling 0860 103 089 or entering it online via your municipal account on our e-Services portal.

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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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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

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Arrange a payment plan

We offer payment plans for property owners and tenants who have outstanding payments on their municipal accounts.

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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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Submit your electricity meter readings online

You can submit your own electricity meter reading or let the City read your meter for you.

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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.

<p>Each week, we share a new video giving you a snapshot of what we are up to in your community.</p><div class="responsive-media"> <iframe width="560" height="315" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vKFBplS3UaE?si=Ww8RjaoNV1mU58_U" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> <br> <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/More%20School%20Resource%20Officers%20to%20join%20the%20class%20of%202025"> <img class="responsive" alt="More School Resource Officers to join the class of 2025" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/lawEnforce-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/More%20School%20Resource%20Officers%20to%20join%20the%20class%20of%202025"> <strong>More School Resource Officers to join the class of 2025</strong></a> <br>The School Resource Officers (SROs) started the 2024 school year with 88 members deployed in and around 54 schools in the metropole. </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/Stay%20cautious%20in%20and%20around%20water"> <img class="responsive" alt="Stay cautious in and around water" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Beach-2-380.jpg" /> </a></figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Stay%20cautious%20in%20and%20around%20water"> <strong>Stay cautious in and around water</strong></a> <br>The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has urged bathers to remain cautious even as the season winds down. </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/Mayor%20inspects%20repairs%20and%20upgrades%20to%20Kuyasa%20MyCiTi%20station%2c%20Khayelitsha"> <img class="responsive" alt="Mayor inspects repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station, Khayelitsha" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Geordine-Rob-380.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Mayor%20inspects%20repairs%20and%20upgrades%20to%20Kuyasa%20MyCiTi%20station%2c%20Khayelitsha"> <strong>Mayor inspects repairs and upgrades to Kuyasa MyCiTi station, Khayelitsha</strong> </a> <br> Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, visited the Kuyasa MyCiTi Station in Khayelitsha. </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/Payments%20essential%20for%20City%20services%2c%20thank%20you"> <img class="responsive" alt="Payments essential for City services, thank you" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/City-Council-380x220.jpg" /> </a> </figure> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Payments%20essential%20for%20City%20services%2c%20thank%20you"> <strong>Payments essential for City services, thank you</strong> </a> <br> The City thanks residents who have already paid their municipal accounts this month. </div> <br><br>

2025-01-23T22:00:00Z

City’s Mobile Office heads to Langa next week

The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically.

<p>The details are as follows:</p><ul><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Thursday, 30 January 2025, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Langa Administration Building, Cnr. King Langalibalele Drive & Lerotholi Avenue, Langa</div></li><li><div style="text-align:justify;">Friday, 31 January 2025, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Zone 25 Community Hall, Winnie Mandela Drive, Langa</div></li></ul><p> <br>The City’s Customer Relations Department’s mobile team will assist residents with logging queries and service requests electronically. Customers can engage with the City in a wide-range of non-emergency enquiries such as rates, sewerage, electricity, water, refuse collections, and all other account enquiries. <br> <br>‘We are bringing the City’s services closer to Langa residents to ensure that no time and money is spent on transport. This is a special opportunity to resolve any municipal items that residents have wanted to address. Should you wish to make use of the services on offer, do remember to bring along your ID or municipal accounts to help ease the process,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Alderman Theresa Uys.</p><p><br><strong>End</strong></p>

2025-01-23T22:00:00Z

City Nature Reserves move to cashless payment options

We have made the decision in the interest of the safety and security of staff and visitors who will no longer need to handle cash on the Nature Reserve premises

<p>‘We have made the decision in the interest of the safety and security of staff and visitors who will no longer need to handle cash on the Nature Reserve premises. This is in line with many other biodiversity tourism options (e.g. Cape Point) in Cape Town and around the world. I encourage all our residents to visit the many City Nature Reserves and conservation areas in Cape Town, some of which I am sure many are still not aware of. These spaces offer a refreshing break from the hustle of our city lives and are right on your doorstep. Residents can visit the City website for more information on the opening hours and locations of all the City managed reserves,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.</p><span><div class="image-gallery-slider img-gal-1" id="img-gal-1" data-slides="3" data-slide="1" style="height:493.5px;"><div class="image-gallery-content" style="height:414px;"> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-1"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Rietvlei%20by%20Elzette%20Krynauw.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <a title="title" href="#"> <b></b></a>City Nature Reserves and conservation areas in Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/WANR%20Dunes%20during%20lockdown%20by%20Khuselwa%20Mabuyane.jpg" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <b></b>City Nature Reserves and conservation areas in Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure> <figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Tygerberg%20Nature%20reserve.jpg" alt="" style="width:1898px;" /> <figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;"> <p> <b></b>City Nature Reserves and conservation areas in Cape Town</p> </figcaption> </figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption"><p> <a title="title" href="#"> <b>Aerial view of Cape Town</b></a> - Loren ipsum dolor sit amet loren ipsum dolor sit amet Loren ipsum dolor sit amet.</p></div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 3</div><div class="slide-next"> <i class="icon arrow-white-next"></i> </div><div class="slide-prev"> <i class="icon arrow-white-prev"></i></div></div></div></div></span><p>All Digital cards (credit and debit cards) will be accepted. Visitors will also be able to make use of contactless payments by using the tap-to-pay option.</p><p>Residents are reminded that the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve is free for pedestrian access and entry (for visitors who would like to walk, hike or picnic in the dunes).</p><p><br>End<br></p>

2025-01-23T22:00:00Z

Reminder to comment on spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area

<p></p><span><p style="text-align:justify;">Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area. The draft LSDF concerns the area bordered by the N2 highway, including Blue Rock Estate, the railway line, Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Tobacco Lane, Knorhoek Road, Farm 840 and Tre Donne. <br> <br>The City hosted several public engagements and workshops last year, as well as public information days earlier this month. <br> <br>The closing date for comments is Friday, 31 January 2025. <br> <br>‘Once approved, the LSDF will guide development and land use decisions to address current challenges, such as the need for community facilities and open space, to plan for future population growth, and build on the opportunities to the benefit of the local communities. The draft document proposes interventions to address the existing backlog in service provision and accommodation, and identifies opportunities to improve living conditions and economic upliftment.</p><div style="text-align:justify;"> </div><figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img" style="text-align:justify;"> <img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Sir%20Lowrys%20Pass%20LSDF1.jpg" alt="" style="width:1008px;" /> </figure><p></p><div style="text-align:justify;">‘We also need a spatial vision to guide the development of vacant land, and the upgrade of informal settlements with due consideration to heritage areas that must be conserved, protected and enhanced to become tourist attractions. The same applies to our environmental assets. The spatial vision and proposed interventions must comply with all relevant legislation, amongst which the National Environmental Management Act, to ensure we protect Sir Lowry’s Pass Village’s natural resources,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.<br> <br><strong>For more information and to comment:</strong><br>• Go to <a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay/">www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay/</a> <br>• Send an email to <a href="mailto:SirLowrysPassandSurrounds.LSDF@capetown.gov.za">SirLowrysPassandSurrounds.LSDF@capetown.gov.za</a> <br>• Deliver written submissions at the Subcouncil 8 office, Municipal Offices, corner of Fagan Street and Main Road, Strand<br>• The draft LSDF can also be viewed in person at the Subcouncil 8 office, the Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Library and Sir Lowry’s Pass Clinic<br>• Posters presented at the public meetings are also on display for viewing at the Post Office in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village<br> <br><strong>The draft LSDF proposes the following:</strong><div style="text-align:justify;">• Upgrading opportunities within the Sir Lowry’s Pass Village to improve general living conditions</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Provision of quality amenities </div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Maintaining and improving public open spaces</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Prioritising informal settlement upgrades</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Prioritising the provision of community facilities</div><div style="text-align:left;">• Reinforcing the local village character, and establishing a vibrant local commercial/business node to serve local communities</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Review, protect and enhance the development of the scenic Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Protecting and enhancing heritage assets, and the heritage character of Broadlands farm</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Retaining the rural character of new development areas by promoting low-density residential development</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Encouraging mixed use development and medium-density residential development in appropriate areas</div><div style="text-align:justify;">• Promoting destination places such as the Blue Rock Resort, Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Station, Farm Goedverwachting, Monkey Town and existing wine farms </div> <br> <br><strong>End</strong><br></div><p></p></span>

2025-01-23T22:00:00Z

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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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How to read your water meter

You can submit your water meter reading by calling 0860 103 089 or entering it online via your municipal account on our e-Services portal.

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Arrange a payment plan

We offer payment plans for property owners and tenants who have outstanding payments on their municipal accounts.

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The 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.

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Submit your electricity meter readings online

You can submit your own electricity meter reading or let the City read your meter for you.

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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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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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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

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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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