The V-CMF is one of three forums operating in the broader Salt River Catchment area. Together, these forums aim to drive community-led action and practical solutions to the water quality challenges facing this important urban river system. As part of the river walk, the group observed conditions at ...

The State of the Nation Address is taking place at the City Hall. Road closures before, during and after the event will affect the normal flow of traffic in and around the city bowl, as well as the available parking space. Signage will be installed in the affected areas; however, we urge motorists t...

World Environmental Education Day is observed annually to highlight the link between a clean, healthy environment and human well-being. The day encourages education, community action and personal reflection on how our everyday habits impact the environment. The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Manage...

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate’s R51 million Festive Season Cleansing Programme is well under way, keeping Cape Town clean this summer. The programme is a top-up cleansing service supporting the City’s standard cleansing activities and has been operational from 1 October 2024. It will...

Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien recently took an oversight visit to check progress on the R5,2 billion upgrade of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton. Joined by the Section 79 Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee, and the Section 80 ...

The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate (UWM) delivered 500 refuse bins on Saturday, 21 September to beneficiaries of the Bososa Link Upgrade of Informal Settlement project (UISP) in Mfuleni. The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that the Bosasa Link community received their new 240l wh...

A contractor appointed by the private developer for the 1 On York Development will be repainting the road markings on the York Traffic Circles. The work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, after the morning peak between 08:30 and 11:30.   The contractor will begin by closing the l...

The City of Cape Town wants to remind the public to comment on the proposal to redevelop and upgrade the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve. The proposed redevelopment is to supplement other medium-term interventions, amongst which the dredging of Zeekoevlei, to improv...

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate is unfortunately experiencing widespread waste collection delays due to the impact of the recent rains. Read more below: Flooding is hindering the movement and operation of waste compactors and collection teams throughout the city. Intense r...

In the past week, the City’s Traffic Service has recorded at least five pedestrian fatalities around the city – a number of which have occurred on major arterial routes.    Read more below:   Three of the pedestrian fatalities occurred on major arterial routes:   · Monday, 10 June: M5 south, after O...

The City of Cape Town’s Transport Network Technology branch will soon activate a reversible MyCiTi bus lane along the R27 between Loxton Road and Broad Road in Milnerton. This bus lane, for exclusive use by MyCiTi vehicles, will permit inbound travel towards the Civic Centre in the morning and outbo...

The City’s Environmental Management Department is making great progress with the construction of the new Bracken Nature Reserve multi-purpose centre in Brackenfell, which should be open to visitors mid-2025. Read more below: ‘This multipurpose centre will accommodate up to 100 visitors and will main...