After the residents were moved from the collapsed areas, the City’s appointed emergency contractor moved on site at the two major collapse points in Khayelitsha’s SST section and Makhaza, where preparatory work is under way ahead of the two-point repairs to the 700mm bulk sewer line. This includes i...

‘Our nature reserves play a critical role in the conservation of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems. Most of these reserves are located in close proximity to communities and are a haven for residents where they can spend time in nature, away from roads, buildings, traffic, and noise. Most of our...

At the Spatial Planning and Environment Long Service recognition ceremony held at the Cape Town Civic Centre on 25 February 2026, several long-serving officials shared their inspiring journeys of transformation, service and dedication. ‘When I joined the City, people of colour could not start their ...

Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour. In 2025, 10 091 travelling cyclists represented over 60 countries.  ‘This is a powerful reminder that the Cape Town Cycle Tour is not just a race, but...

The Eco Trail event was an exciting, activity-packed day where Grade 6 and 7 learners were able to see the realities of waste management in Cape Town and engage with some of the City’s partners who are making a difference in the way waste is handled. Participating in the event were learners from Par...

Medium Voltage (MV) electricity infrastructure refers to the systems that distribute power from substations to large residential, commercial and industrial areas. These networks play a critical role in the electricity distribution chain and are crucial in ensuring grid stability and reliable electri...

Coastal water quality remains within guideline limitsBetween July 2025 and January 2026, 1 107 seawater samples were collected around the three outfalls as part of the City’s receiving environment monitoring programme. Only nine samples (0,8%) exceeded the single-sample guideline for enterococci bac...

On Sunday, 1 March 2026, Metro Police officers arrested a 35-year-old suspect in Heideveld for contravening the Domestic Violence Act. While booking him in at the police station, officers received information about an unlicensed firearm at the suspect’s residence – they responded, and were granted p...

‘The repairs to the Strand Street pedestrian bridge aim to restore the condition of the structural steel pedestrian bridge to a safe working state and will allow for safe pedestrian passage across Strand Street in the medium to long term. The pedestrian bridge will remain accessible to the public an...

The report consolidates key economic metrics and outlines how the City is aligning its legislative and policy programme to strengthen competitiveness, stimulate job creation and enhance Cape Town’s position as a leading destination for investment. Economists speaking at the event provided national c...

The City has not accepted bids for any of the sites as yet, nor has the validity of the bids been confirmed as it is necessary to first conduct detailed vetting and due diligence in the coming weeks. This is in line with standard business practice after an auction. As a first step, a detailed post-a...

‘We have been made aware of these so called ‘happy letters’ being distributed in areas in the metro including Valhalla Park and Bishop Lavis. The group of people distributing them claim to be in contact with City Human Settlements officials and the letters seem to indicate the resident has been sele...