Municipal
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Misuse of the sewer system costing City of Cape Town millions annually
Cape Town spent R228 million clearing 110 598 sewer blockages in the 2024-’25 financial year, largely due to misuse and illegal dumping.
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Goodwood’s road repairs: Battling South Africa’s infrastructure crisis
CAPE TOWN – As South Africa’s municipalities grapple with crumbling road networks nationwide, Cape Town’s latest infrastructure intervention in Goodwood demonstrates the scale of investment required to address the country’s…
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Call on residents to comment on LSDF
Cape Town invites community feedback on the draft Local Spatial Development Framework for Big Bay, balancing urban growth and environmental conservation.
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Cape Town suburb’s water crisis exposes national infrastructure breakdown
Nearly 30 burst pipes in one month have left Goodwood residents frustrated, exposing Cape Town’s aging infrastructure and national service challenges.
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City promises action after residents expose shocking road conditions in Goodwood
Potholes and burst pipes are causing major frustration for Goodwood residents, who are urging the City to take action.
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Skip the queue: Drive-through licence renewals launch in Brackenfell
South Africa’s first drive-through vehicle licensing facility opens in Cape Town, allowing motorists to renew their licence discs in under five minutes without leaving their cars.
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Cape Town faces R4.2bn shortfall if new fixed tariffs are overturned
Cape Town faces a court fight over new fixed tariffs, with the mayor warning a R4.2bn shortfall could cripple basic services.
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Sewer collapse causes disruption in Tafelsig
The City of Cape Town is repairing a collapsed sewer network in Tafelsig, urging caution and providing updates to affected residents.
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City of Cape Town goes digital as 31 December eBilling deadline nears
The City is on a mission to reduce the number of accounts, both residential and commercial, which are printed and sent via the South African Postal Service.
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Waste interceptors added to combat river pollution in Cape Town
Cape Town has installed 20 waste interceptors to reduce river pollution, targeting hotspots like Bayside Canal and Milnerton Lagoon, enhancing ecological protection.
