city of cape town
city of cape town
city of cape town
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Low rainfall sparks requests to use water sparingly in Cape Town
With the ongoing hot weather the City of Cape Town encourages people in Cape Town to be water-wise at all times, especially this summer.
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City pilots new method to tackle sand problem on Baden Powell
Cape Town is trialing brushwood and straw barriers to stabilise dunes and prevent windblown sand disrupting traffic on Baden Powell Drive.
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City of Cape Town warns of water levels at new lows
Cape Town’s daily water consumption has climbed to 1,073 million litres—98 million above target—while dam levels drop 2% weekly, prompting urgent calls for water-wise behavior to avoid future restrictions.
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Economic boost as Cape Town events generate over R2,5 billion
Cape Town’s thriving events industry delivered substantial economic returns in 2025, with more than 3.4 million spectators and participants contributing to the city’s economic growth.
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Stanhope Bridge lane reduction causes major traffic delays in Claremont
Severe traffic congestion is expected in Claremont after an emergency lane reduction on Stanhope Bridge following a retaining wall failure.
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Cape Town communities rally behind ‘Stop the Sewage’ petition
“Wetlands, estuaries and marine ecosystems are degraded, seabirds and fish are killed, and Cape Town’s unique biodiversity is increasingly threatened.”
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Traffic cameras help Cape Town police arrest suspected arsonist
Cape Town CCTV cameras help police arrest suspected arsonist spotted setting vegetation fires on M5 highway just after midnight Saturday.
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Twee van wetstoepassing kry borgtog ná hulle glo omkoopgeld eis
Twee Stad Kaapstad LEAP-beamptes op R1000 borgtog vrygelaat na korrupsie-aanklagte. Saak uitgestel tot April na polisie-lokval waar hulle R3000 omkoping van dronkbestuurder geëis het.
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Dozens of families relocated after sewage pipe burst in Makhaza
The relocation of flood victims from Lansdowne Road Informal Settlement also known as LR in Makhaza is ongoing.
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Western Cape faces water crisis as dam levels drop to alarming lows
CAPE TOWN – The Western Cape is facing a mounting water crisis as dam levels continue their precipitous decline, with Cape Town Metropolitan dams now sitting at just 66.0% capacity…
