‘This week, City Human Settlements teams were in Lotus River, providing residents with real-time assistance and solutions to a wide range of Human Settlements related enquiries. Our new service delivery and title deeds express bus is already making an impact in taking services to our human settlemen...

By capturing and safely flaring landfill gas at its landfill facilities, and using it to generate electricity at the Coastal Park landfill site, the City is significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Landfill gas, which is produced as organic waste decomposes, contains methane – a greenhouse gas f...

This project forms part of the City’s Mayoral Priority Programme (MPP), which has earmarked R589,5 million for maintenance and pipe replacements across Cape Town in the 2025/2026 financial year, ensuring long-term reliability of the sewer network. The Century City project, which saw the rehabilitati...

Water usage has yet again peaked, this time reaching 1 062MLD a day. Lower annual rainfall last year resulted in reduced inflows to dams, placing increased pressure on the City’s water supply system. While taps are not at risk of running dry at this stage, continued high water use could rapidly chan...

The Cool Spaces pilot forms part of the City of Cape Town’s broader heat response initiative, offering residents a safe, cool environment during periods of extreme heat. The pilot at Sir Lowry’s Pass Library included indoor cooling measures, access to clean drinking water, shaded outdoor areas, and ...

The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch is busy developing a long-term vision for Miller’s Point, which has a popular tidal pool, campsite and beach, and public launch site for vessels. The intention is to propose improvements that can be implemented over time to revitalise and conserve th...

The City’s pioneering affordable housing programme is characterised by well-packaged and de-risked properties fuelled by public private partnerships. The cornerstone of the programme is bringing greater access to affordable housing on well-located pieces of land close to amenities and public transpo...

Wide-ranging upgrades have been completed, including a full replacement of the tartan running track, refurbishments to the grandstands, change rooms, new shade trees, and revamping of the steeple chase arena, triple and long jump sections, hammer throw cage, and javelin area. ‘I’m thrilled to see ho...

On Wednesday, 4 February, Jobs Connect, Business Hub, and Informal Economy teams will be at the Rocklands Civic Centre, on Park Road, Mitchells Plain. Details are as follows: Date: 4 February 2026 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Venue: Rocklands Civic Centre, Park Road, Rocklands, Mitchells Plain For Jobs Conne...

The Spatial Planning Collective is a programme developed by the City’s Urban Planning and Design Department (UPD) to educate, empower and engage community stakeholders at the 20 subcouncils across Cape Town about spatial planning policies, such as the Municipal Spatial Development Framework, Distric...

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...

‘Cape Town has kicked off the new year with a lively mix of events, from the iconic minstrel parade to thrilling rugby and cricket action, as well as open-air theatre. The coming week continues this strong start to 2026, and the excitement grows as the year unfolds and several standout showpieces ta...