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10 September 2026 (08:10) Electricity noticeTeams are attending to area faults (outages affecting a number of streets/en...
10/09/2026

10 September 2026 (08:10) Electricity notice

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

We apologise for the inconvenience.

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.

Hello Cape Town! 👋The City’s Social Media Team is online and ready to assist.How can we help you today?
10/09/2026

Hello Cape Town! 👋

The City’s Social Media Team is online and ready to assist.

How can we help you today?

Goodbye Cape Town! 👋 Our team will be back online tomorrow.Need help? Call 0860 103 089 or download the City’s App:🍎 htt...
09/09/2026

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/21x5yFg
🤖 https://brnw.ch/21x5yFh

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

⚡ Electricity Update | 9 September (15:12pm)Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Updates...
09/09/2026

⚡ Electricity Update | 9 September (15:12pm)

Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Updates may change as work progresses.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Theft, vandalism and illegal connections are common causes of area faults.

📢Stay informed! Read and share the latest edition of City News Online for updates that matter to you and your community:...
09/09/2026

📢Stay informed! Read and share the latest edition of City News Online for updates that matter to you and your community: https://brnw.ch/21x5yAi

09/09/2026

The City of Cape Town is embracing the future of work through flexible and hybrid working arrangements. At its Urban Mobility Knowledge Sharing Forum, stakeholders explored how modern workplaces can reduce congestion, cut emissions and improve productivity and resilience.

The City’s own Flexible Working Programme has already delivered significant results, with an estimated 40% reduction in vehicle kilometres travelled from City offices in the CBD. The message is clear: giving people more choice in how, when and whether they travel can help build a more sustainable Cape Town.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5yuE

09/09/2026

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is rehabilitating a 600 mm diameter bulk sewer that conveys wastewater from Belhar to the Borchard’s Quarry Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW). The work will help prevent sewer collapses and reduce the risk of overflows in Bishop Lavis and surrounding areas.

09/09/2026
🌈 Explore the Bo-Kaap this Tourism Month!You don’t have to travel far to experience something special. Take time to expl...
09/09/2026

🌈 Explore the Bo-Kaap this Tourism Month!

You don’t have to travel far to experience something special. Take time to explore one of Cape Town’s most iconic neighbourhoods and discover its rich culture, heritage, colourful streets and local flavours.

While you’re there, visit the Bo-Kaap Market, where local food traders, creatives and small businesses showcase everything from Cape Malay-inspired food and fresh produce to clothing, accessories and locally made products.

📍 Corner of Pentz Street and Yusuf Drive, Bo-Kaap
Explore local. Shop local. Support local.

⚡ Electricity Update | 09 September (10:52am)Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Update...
09/09/2026

⚡ Electricity Update | 09 September (10:52am)

Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Updates may change as work progresses.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Theft, vandalism and illegal connections are common causes of area faults.

🏃‍♀️⚽Cape Town is set for a big weekend of sport on 12–13 September, with 21 000 participants taking on the OUTsurance G...
09/09/2026

🏃‍♀️⚽Cape Town is set for a big weekend of sport on 12–13 September, with 21 000 participants taking on the OUTsurance Gun Run and football fans heading to Athlone Stadium for the first-ever derby between Hope FC and Cape Town City FC.

Motorists and residents should plan ahead for road closures and traffic disruptions, particularly around Green Point, Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5xUV

⚡ Electricity Update | 09 September (07:45am)Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Update...
09/09/2026

⚡ Electricity Update | 09 September (07:45am)

Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Updates may change as work progresses.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Theft, vandalism and illegal connections are common causes of area faults.

Goodbye Cape Town! 👋 Our team will be back online tomorrow.Need help? Call 0860 103 089 or download the City’s App:🍎 htt...
08/09/2026

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/21x5wUO
🤖 https://brnw.ch/21x5wUN

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

08/09/2026

💧 Young civic leaders are getting a closer look at Cape Town’s water future.

The City’s Junior City Council recently visited the Faure Water Treatment Plant, giving Grade 10 and 11 learners a behind-the-scenes look at how safe drinking water is produced and the planning needed to secure supply for a growing city.

Learners also explored the City’s New Water Programme, including water reuse, desalination and groundwater, and why responsible water use is essential for their generation.

The visit highlighted an important message: securing Cape Town’s water future takes investment, innovation and all of us using this precious resource wisely.

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x5wOF

⚡Residents are reminded that critical electricity maintenance will take place on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, from 08:00...
08/09/2026

⚡Residents are reminded that critical electricity maintenance will take place on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, from 08:00 to 18:00. Parts of Colorado Park and nearby areas may experience interruptions,

The outage duration is an estimate and restoration may take longer due to the complexity of the work.

Residents should switch off appliances as a precaution and treat all electrical installations as live throughout the maintenance period.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5wI3

Following more than 300 violent altercations between child gangs recorded in Manenberg over 18 months, the City has laun...
08/09/2026

Following more than 300 violent altercations between child gangs recorded in Manenberg over 18 months, the City has launched a youth intervention programme aimed at helping boys at risk of gang involvement make positive choices.

The first group of 18 boys, aged 10 to 18, recently attended a camp at the Chrysalis Academy, where they took part in physical activities, life-skills and self-development sessions, medical checks, drug screening and one-on-one support with social workers.

Each participant was paired with a male mentor from Metro Police or Law Enforcement.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5wB5

♻️ Did You Know?Your spring clean can help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Before throwing unwanted items ...
08/09/2026

♻️ Did You Know?

Your spring clean can help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Before throwing unwanted items away, ask: Can I reuse, recycle or compost this? Sort it before you toss it and make your spring clean a greener one.

Find a local waste drop-off facilities near you: https://brnw.ch/21x5wwp

🌍 Cape Town hosted the first continent-wide FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, bringing together 18 clean-tech start-ups fro...
08/09/2026

🌍 Cape Town hosted the first continent-wide FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, bringing together 18 clean-tech start-ups from across Africa.

Cape Town-based Pee-Cycling won for technology that converts human urine into fertiliser and non-potable water, while Botswana’s Mattie’s Success was runner-up and People’s Choice winner for turning banana stem waste into biodegradable hair-braiding fibre.

The challenge highlights Africa’s growing green innovation and the opportunities it creates for investment, business growth and jobs.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5wnU

💧 Dams are at 75,5%, about 16,9% less than last year.🌧️ Rainfall remains unpredictable. Be water wise at all times.🚰 Las...
08/09/2026

💧 Dams are at 75,5%, about 16,9% less than last year.
🌧️ Rainfall remains unpredictable. Be water wise at all times.
🚰 Last week’s water use: 855 MLD, lower than our 860MLD winter limit.

Let’s be water wise to keep limited supply, every drop counts!

🚧 Repairs are under way on seven pedestrian bridges and crossings along Jakes Gerwel Drive, with work expected to contin...
08/09/2026

🚧 Repairs are under way on seven pedestrian bridges and crossings along Jakes Gerwel Drive, with work expected to continue until 30 June 2027.

Work will take place Monday to Saturday, from 06:00 to 19:00. Some pedestrian crossings may operate at reduced capacity, while partial lane closures are expected on Jakes Gerwel Drive, Turfhall Road and College Road.

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5w5w

⚡ Electricity Update | 08 September (07:46am)Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Update...
08/09/2026

⚡ Electricity Update | 08 September (07:46am)

Teams are attending to area faults and planned critical maintenance. Updates may change as work progresses.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Theft, vandalism and illegal connections are common causes of area faults.

Goodbye Cape Town! 👋 Our team will be back online tomorrow.Need help? Call 0860 103 089 or download the City’s App:🍎 htt...
07/09/2026

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/21x5vbD
🤖 https://brnw.ch/21x5vbC

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

The City of Cape Town is rehabilitating a 703m section of the ageing bulk sewer serving Bishop Lavis and surrounding are...
07/09/2026

The City of Cape Town is rehabilitating a 703m section of the ageing bulk sewer serving Bishop Lavis and surrounding areas. The project uses trenchless cured-in-place pipe lining to strengthen 50-year-old concrete pipes, helping prevent sewer collapses and reduce the risk of overflows while minimising disruption.

The project is expected to be completed by May 2027, with a second phase planned to rehabilitate additional sections.

The City has also increased security after the project was affected by extortion.

☎️Report extortion anonymously 24/7: 0800 00 6992

See: https://brnw.ch/21x5v9P

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