Cape Town removes alien vegetation in catchment areas, yields water supply
Clearing invasive plants complements larger projects under the New Water Programme. This majorly includes groundwater abstraction and managed aquifer recharge.
Cape Town accelerates drive to become a Pipe-Free City
These proactive upgrades also help in limiting long-term repair costs and protecting the environment by reducing sewage spills. The City of Cape Town understands that construction work may cause temporary inconvenience, team’s work to minimise disruption and…
Cape Town Marks World Toilet Day with Innovative Sanitation Upgrade at OR Tambo Informal Settlement
OR Tambo Informal Settlement will be the fourth to receive this alternative off-grid high-tech sanitation solution, which forms part of the City’s long-term plan for dignified sanitation across informal settlements.
Cape Town’s Oasis NGO transforms Soet River, rebuilding lives through City-Funded Clean-up Programme
Oasis is training 30 marginalised youth and homeless individuals in safe clean-up practices, by hosting regular training sessions and community awareness drives and leading at least 24 clean-up activities to…
Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate Upscales Efforts with Catch-up Project to Clear Backlog
The residents of Cape Town are encouraged to contact their councillor to report any reinstatement that needs to be made safe. The councillor will assist with the escalation of these…
Cape Town’s Mascot for Water and Sanitation ‘Manzi’ inspires learners at Lochnershof
Since July 2024, 14 schools within the Cape Town metro have enjoyed participating in Manzi’s 45-minute lessons, delivered with song, dance and interactive games to test-your-knowledge.
Capetonians join inaugural Webinar for Budget 2025-26 on Water and Sanitation
Councillor Badroodien highlighted capital injections in upgrading and maintaining the infrastructure of the City of Cape Town, which is not an option, it’s the foundation of an efficient and well-run…
Cape Town Philippi Wellfield site in progress, aims to secure fresh water supply for future
Philippi Wellfield is one of the essential five wellfields projects of the City of Cape Town. Its work is under development and is expected to be fully ready and will…
Cape Town Southfield Canal Faces Repairment Delay Due To Winter Rains
Southfield Canal is a vital watercourse, which is serving as the main inlet to the Princess Vlei waterbody. It drains an area of approx. 800 hectares and plays an important…