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Thank you for helping us keep this space constructive, informative and respectful for everyone.

17/09/2026

Goodbye Cape Town! 👋 Our team will be back online tomorrow.

Need help? Call 0860 103 089 or download the City’s App:
🍎 https://brnw.ch/21x5LsX
🤖 https://brnw.ch/21x5LsW

Emergencies: 021 480 7700 (cell) | 107 (landline)

17/09/2026

📢 Virtual Public Information Session: Claremont

The City is making progress with transport infrastructure upgrades along Imam Haron, Chichester and Stanhope Roads are progressing in preparation for future public transport infrastructure.

Join our virtual public information session for a progress update and an opportunity to ask questions:

📅 Tuesday, 22 September 2026
🕠 17:30–19:00
💻 Join online: https://brnw.ch/21x5Lo3

You can also visit https://brnw.ch/21x5Lo2 and use:
Meeting ID: 312 251 986 721 140
Passcode: Pv7qX7qk.

17/09/2026

The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Auxiliary Service has recorded more than 76 800 hours of volunteer patrols during the 2025/26 financial year, supporting full-time officers across the metro.

The 379-member cohort made 148 arrests, recovered fi****ms and dangerous weapons, and issued 7 577 traffic fines. Auxiliary members also supported specialised units, crime prevention initiatives, community engagement and other public safety functions.

The volunteer programme is now in its 13th year and offers both uniformed and non-uniformed opportunities.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5LkR

17/09/2026

The City of Cape Town’s Customer Interaction Centres, as well as the Accounts and Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing offices at Liberty Promenade Mall, Table Bay Mall and Lansdowne Corner Mall, will be closed on Thursday, 24 September 2026, for Heritage Day.

Residents can still pay municipal accounts online via eServices, the QR code on their account statement or EFT, as well as at various participating retailers and Nedbank branches.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5Lgw

17/09/2026

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold the City of Cape Town’s application to invalidate the Public Procurement Act.

The ruling protects the constitutional powers of local and provincial government to develop their own procurement policies for better public outcomes. The ruling further avoids red tape that could affect urgent service delivery and infrastructure investment.

The court found that the Act was passed unlawfully due to shortcomings in public participation and parliamentary processes.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x5Lc9

17/09/2026

🚧 Major rehabilitation work is set to begin on a 2.16km section of Govan Mbeki Road (M9), from east of Klipfontein Road to south of the R300 bridge, as part of Phase 2 of the MyCiTi rollout connecting Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont.

The project will include road and pavement upgrades, improved pedestrian facilities, stormwater infrastructure, new streetlights, upgraded traffic signals and intersection improvements. Work is expected to be completed before the end of 2028, if all goes as planned.

The project will also create temporary employment opportunities. Local jobseekers are encouraged to register or update their details on their Subcouncil jobseeker database, with a valid South African ID and proof of address.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5L9U

17/09/2026

🚧 Road resurfacing is under way across parts of Cape Town, including Rugby, Brooklyn, Milnerton, Summer Greens, Mamre, Protea Park, Melkbosstrand and Marconi Beam.

Work is scheduled Monday to Saturday, 08:00–17:00, until 14 November 2026, weather permitting. Additional night work will take place in Melkbosstrand and Marconi Beam from 19:30–05:30.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and take care in work areas.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5L6P

17/09/2026

Lights on. Bass up. DJ Zintle on the decks. 🎶🎄
2025's headliner still living rent-free in our minds ✨

17/09/2026

🏛️ Explore Cape Town’s history this Heritage Month.

Visit the Prestwich Memorial and learn more about the enslaved and marginalised people who lived, worked and helped shape early Cape Town. The memorial serves as a place of remembrance and reflection, offering a glimpse into the lives of people whose stories were often left out of our city’s recorded history.

📍 Heritage stop: Prestwich Memorial

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x5L1B

17/09/2026

The City of Cape Town will carry out road resurfacing works in Heideveld, Vanguard and Welcome Estate from this week until 15 December 2026, weather permitting.

Around 3.7km of roads will be resurfaced to improve road safety and riding conditions. Work will take place Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30.

Road users should expect temporary lane or full road closures, stop-and-go traffic and delays. Roads will be open outside working hours.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5KUI

17/09/2026

17 September 2026 (11:00) Electricity notice

Strong winds typically impact repair times

Teams are attending to area faults (outages affecting a number of streets/entire areas) and planned maintenance.

We apologise for the inconvenience. Strong winds typically impact repairs, especially aerial work, for instance on overhead cables, that is dangerous to perform under strong wind conditions.

The primary cause for area faults is typically damage from theft, vandalism and illegal connections.

This information is subject to updates and may not reflect all logged outages at the time of publication.

17/09/2026

Councillor Rob Quintas recently visited Green Point, where he was joined by local Ward 115 Councillor Ian McMahon, to see routine road maintenance underway at the intersection of Hill Road and Antrim Road.

The City’s Road Infrastructure Management teams are repairing and replacing road signs and refreshing faded road markings in various areas to ensure they remain clear and visible to road users.

These everyday interventions form part of the City’s ongoing work to maintain Cape Town’s road network, improve road safety and keep the city moving.

17/09/2026

The City is inviting residents and interested parties to have their say on proposed upgrades to Voortrekker Road in Maitland.

The project includes widening sections of Voortrekker and Koeberg Roads, as well as realigning Camp Road and Sydow Street, with the aim of improving traffic flow, public transport, walking and cycling safety, and the movement of goods and services.

Public comments are open from 15 September to 16 October 2026. View the designs and submit your input at https://brnw.ch/21x5KDX.

Public Information Days will also be held in Maitland and Kensington during September and October.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5KDW

17/09/2026

A complex R18 million project is under way to rehabilitate and upgrade the Belrail sewer in Bellville, strengthening the wastewater network and reducing the risk of failures.

The work uses semi-trenchless technology, pipe-cracking and slip-lining to minimise excavation and disruption, including beneath active railway lines. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2026, subject to construction progress and conditions.

The City thanks residents and affected stakeholders for their patience and understanding while this essential work is carried out.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5Kxr

17/09/2026

17 September 2026 (07:45) Electricity notice

Strong winds typically impact repair times

Teams are attending to area faults (outages affecting a number of streets/entire areas) and planned maintenance.

We apologise for the inconvenience.
Strong winds typically impact repairs, especially aerial work, for instance on overhead cables, that is dangerous to perform under strong wind conditions.

The primary cause for area faults is typically damage from theft, vandalism and illegal connections.

This information is subject to updates and may not reflect all logged outages at the time of publication.

17/09/2026

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16/09/2026

Goodbye Cape Town! 👋 Our team will be back online tomorrow.

Need help? Call 0860 103 089 or download the City’s App:
🍎 https://brnw.ch/21x5Jun
🤖 https://brnw.ch/21x5Jum

Emergencies: 021 480 7700 (cell) | 107 (landline)

16/09/2026

The City of Cape Town is beginning drilling today, 16 September, as part of a pilot project to test whether saline groundwater can be pumped into the Milnerton Lagoon to improve water quality and environmental conditions.

Drilling will take place over the next two weeks, with water expected to be added to the lagoon in early October. The intervention will then be monitored for six months to assess its environmental and technical performance.

Beachgoers are asked to avoid the work areas while construction is under way.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5Jqi

16/09/2026

🚧 Construction Update: Govan Mbeki Road, Philippi

The City is making progress with transport infrastructure upgrades along Govan Mbeki Road, between NY72 Road and Klipfontein Road.

Join us at a public information session to hear about construction progress and upcoming work, find out about subcontracting opportunities and speak to the project team.

📅 22 September 2026
📍 KTC Community Hall, Nyanga
⏰ 15:00–17:00

📅 23 September 2026
📍 Ikhwezi Community Hall, Gugulethu
⏰ 15:00–17:00

Drop in at any time. Construction diagrams will be on display and the project team will be available to answer questions.

🔗 More information: https://brnw.ch/21x5Jlx

16/09/2026

The City of Cape Town advises residents in Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley and surrounding areas that the planned electricity outage for critical infrastructure upgrades will no longer take place on Saturday, 19 September 2026.

A new date will be communicated to affected residents in due course. The change will help minimise disruption while allowing essential maintenance to proceed.

For queries, contact 0860 103 089

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5J3H

16/09/2026

The City of Cape Town has reaffirmed its partnership with the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) by signing its Shareholders’ Compact, supporting continued investment and growth in Atlantis’ green manufacturing hub.

The ASEZ has attracted more than R3 billion in investment, created over 800 jobs and has four major investors fully operational. Further manufacturing facilities and start-up units are also in the pipeline.

The City says the focus remains on attracting investment, creating jobs and helping local businesses and SMMEs benefit from opportunities across the supply chain.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5J8q

16/09/2026

⛰️ Be a tourist in your own city! Table Mountain is one of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, offering breathtaking views, unique fynbos and plenty of reasons to get outdoors and rediscover the beauty on our doorstep.

🎂 Celebrating your birthday? South Africans can enjoy a FREE Cableway ticket on any day during their birthday month – just bring a valid SA ID, driver’s licence or birth certificate.

💡 Fun fact: The Cableway’s circular cabin rotates during the journey, giving passengers 360° views on the way up! 🚠

This Tourism Month, make time to explore local and experience one of Cape Town’s greatest natural treasures.

📍 Table Mountain

16/09/2026

💧 Track your water use on the City of Cape Town’s App.

Customers with newly installed AMI smart water meters can now view daily, weekly and monthly consumption, monitor usage trends, receive alerts about unusual consumption and download usage reports.
To get started, register for e-Services and link your AMI meter to the app.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5ISx

16/09/2026

The City of Cape Town spent approximately R75 million in 2025/26 repairing and replacing electricity infrastructure damaged by theft, vandalism and illegal connections.

The City is strengthening security through anti-vandalism technology, alternative materials and increased monitoring, but residents are urged to help protect public infrastructure by reporting suspicious activity, theft and illegal connections.

📞Report suspicious behaviour: 021 480 7700
📞Report electricity faults: 0860 103 089

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5Iwa

16/09/2026

16 September 2026 (08:11) Electricity notice

Teams are attending to area faults (outages affecting a number of streets/entire areas).

We apologise for the inconvenience.

The primary cause for area faults is typically damage from theft, vandalism and illegal connections, and at times damage caused due to inclement weather.

This information is subject to updates and may not reflect all logged outages at the time of publication

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