Cape Town supports Catchment Management Forums to protect rivers and urban waterways
Each catchment faces its own pressures, but with the support of established CMFs, they believe practical, workable solutions are possible. The team encourage residents to get involved in their local CMFs and be part of…
Capetonians to face water supply disruptions in some prominent areas
This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme. It ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted-for water.
Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum drives community action to restore urban waterways in Cape Town
The Vygekraal sub-catchment spans several key waterways and communities. The Bloemvlei Canal flows through Hanover Park, Penlyn Estate and Rylands; the Bokmakierie Canal runs through Hazendal, Athlone and Bokmakierie; and the Vygekraal River passes through Gugulethu, Manenberg and Bridgetown.
Cape Town hosts PWSC for knowledge exchange at Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works
Zandvliet WWTW played a strategic role in the City’s New Water Programme, particularly in advancing water reuse initiatives. High-quality treated effluent from the facility will be conveyed to the future Faure…
Cape Town aims to reduce river pollution, partners with community-based organisations
The second round of funding is doubling the number of organisations, which supported since the launch of the programme in 2024-25. This year, a stronger focus was placed on practical,…
Cape Town to observe SWAN workshop, will transform Africa’s water future
Smart Water Network Forum is a leading global non-profit and membership-based organisation, which brings together water utilities, industry experts, and innovative solution suppliers to unlock digital transformation by promoting and…
Cape Town water inspectors keeping check across city to enforce water by-laws
Checking properties for compliance with the City’s Water By-laws is one of several measures aimed at reducing water wastage. These efforts are supported by ongoing programmes such as leak detection…
Cape Town replaces water and sewer pipes, ensure reliable services for residents
Various factors are taken into account when prioritising pipe replacement projects such as pipe age, material type, historical failure data and operational risk, ensuring that the areas that are most in need receive attention first.
Cape Town enables Century City project ensures safe and reliable sanitation
Renewal of these critical sewer pipelines were first carried out via six open-trench emergency repairs to address the immediate issues, that are followed by a renewal method known as cured-in-place…