Cape Town provides smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions to work at global level
The study tour highlighted how Cape Town is combining traditional water infrastructure with emerging smart technologies to improve resilience and efficiency in water services.
Water mascot ‘Manzi’ visits Melton Primary School and tops water saving lessons
Currently, the dam levels are around 50% and they continue to call on the public to help and save water. Education initiatives like these helps in keeping water conservation top of mind for everyone, including children who represent the…
Cape Town releases important updates for Muizenberg residents on lack of water supply
The Newlands Spring remains open as an alternative water source. The Newlands Spring collection point is located on the northern side of the Newlands Swimming Pool, along Main Road in Newlands.
City restores roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town under Breakaway Project
Work packages under the Breakaway Project continues to progress, as the Work Packages One and Two are complete now. A sixth work package is scheduled to be issued in March…
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 kicks off co-design phase workshop at Bellville Civic Centre
Elsieskraal River originates in the Tygerberg Hills west of Durbanville. It passes through culverts beneath the N1 freeway beyond Voortrekker Road and the channel runs through a canal for approximately 13km…
Cape Town invests in new water infrastructure to improve supply in Macassar
The water pipe replacement project in Macassar started in October 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in March 2026. Some 100m of 50mm diameter fibre cement pipes will be…
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.