Between July 2024 and November 2025, the Directorate attended to an average of 346 water pipe bursts per month. Although the targeted repair time is two business days, teams immediately isolate the water supply once a burst is reported to minimise losses, with most bursts during this period resolved...

The City’s Water Pollution Control unit continues to inspect properties across the city to ensure they do not have illegal sewer to stormwater connections. Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien recently joined the team for inspections in Langa on Friday, 25 O...

The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is excited to announce the upcoming public participation process for the Strandfontein Pavilion upgrade, with an open day scheduled for 26 October 2024. This initiative aims to drive interest in the project and encourage community engagement regarding the f...

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of...

The latest report outlining the Safety & Security Directorate’s performance served before the most recent portfolio committee meeting. It showed not only a welcome increase in CCTV related arrests, but good results in a range of other areas. CCTV cameras have long been a staple in the City’s basket ...

Article 6: Promoting Cultural Exchange Article Series: Connecting with Your Neighbours Introduction A neighbourhood rich in cultural diversity offers unique opportunities for learning and growth. By embracing and promoting cultural exchange, residents can foster understanding, respect, and unity wit...

The City’s Traffic Service, Law Enforcement and Metro Police officers arrested 218 suspects this past week and issued 56 903 fines for various transgressions. The Public Emergency Communication Centre(PECC) recorded 1 761 calls for assistance during the weekend, which included 175 physical assault c...

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Resident...

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate wants to inform the public of long-term future potential alternatives for treating effluent discharged from the marine outfalls at Green Point, Camps Bay and Hout Bay. A comprehensive scoping study, initiated in 2023, sets out the options, including potent...

The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre had a slightly easier weekend of it, compared to the previous payday weekend, with a downturn in calls, and a significant drop in some of the most troublesome categories.   Read more below:   The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 661 in...

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Resident...

Planned water supply maintenance for 14 to 17 May   The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This critical work is done on our water supply infra...