Goodbye Cape Town! Our team will return tomorrow. If you need anything, call us on 0860 103 089 or download the City's App: 🍎brnw.ch/21wXmk1 🤖brnw.ch/21wXmk2 For emergencies, call 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or 107 from a landline. #OneCityTogether

The City invites you to an Open Day on 12th November, to view the draft urban design concept for a new mixed-use development on Erf 2187 in Green Point! The project team will be available to answer any questions. See: bit.ly/4nKZ9AY

We mourn the passing of Metro Police Constable Tyler Lamb, who died in the line of duty while pursuing a gunman in the Kensington area. Officer Lamb was a father and husband, who dedicated his life to protecting Capetonians 🤍🕊️👮‍♂️ We honour his sacrifice, bravery and service to making our city safer. All the suspects in his death have been apprehended.

Remembering those who gave their lives for peace. Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews delivered the Remembrance Day address at the Adderley Street Cenotaph, honouring the 25 000 South Africans lost in WWI and reminding us that peace is a daily choice. See: brnw.ch/21wXm6C

New vehicles are joining the City’s Energy Directorate fleet! Two advanced Aerial Platform Trucks will help improve electricity reliability & efficiency across Cape Town. A R63.6 million investment to keep the lights on & our teams safe. See: bit.ly/49ci04G

Area safety may impact restoration times as law enforcement escorts may be required. Note: The list is updated as information is received. If an area isn't included, it doesn't mean teams aren't aware of it.

10 November 2025 (13:10) Electricity notice The City apologises for the inconvenience while our teams attend to planned critical maintenance work and electricity area fault, primarily due to theft, vandalism, and illegal connections. #CTInfo

A drunk driver in a Porsche hit a traffic vehicle, then called a friend who was also drunk! This was just one of 291 arrests made by City enforcement teams last week. See: bit.ly/3JtGnQR

Did you know the Eerste-Kuils River faces daily pollution pressures? Be part of the Catchment Management Forum, where residents, businesses and stakeholders unite for change. Together, we can restore our waterways.

Liberty Promenade Vehicle licensing office offline. The City's Liberty Promenade Mall Vehicle Registration and Licensing office is offline due to a national system error. We will inform members of the public when the system is back online.

Notice of Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Cape Town will be held on Friday, 14 November 2025, at 10:00 in the Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. The council meeting will be via the City's YouTube channel: brnw.ch/21wXlFa

Together, we can make Cape Town a city that’s ready for a changing climate and ensure that everyone, especially the most vulnerable, stays safe as our summers get hotter.

Many of you mentioned planting trees and you’re absolutely right. Expanding green, shaded and waterwise public spaces forms a key part of the City’s Beat the Heat programme, which is part of our broader Heat Action Plan.

🔹Integrating heat resilience into urban planning and community development.

The Chief Heat Officer role helps coordinate departments to prepare for, respond to, and reduce the risks of extreme heat through: 🔹Greening and shade initiatives in high-risk areas 🔹Public education and safety awareness campaigns

This ensures the City is addressing growing climate risks without creating a new post or additional salary cost.

Importantly, Albert Ferreira is not a new appointment. He is an existing senior staff member whose role has been expanded to include coordinating the City’s work on extreme heat awareness and adaptation.

Cape Town continues to experience hotter and longer summers, with temperatures reaching over 44°C last year. Extreme heat is becoming a serious public health and urban planning challenge, especially for vulnerable residents and outdoor workers.

We understand that the idea of a Chief Heat Officer might sound unusual at first but this is a global initiative and is already being implemented in cities such as Athens, Miami, Freetown and Melbourne.

🚨Be wary of housing opportunity scams this festive season. The City will NEVER ask for money or personal details via WhatsApp, SMS, or social media. Verify any communication by calling 0860 103 089. Report suspicious messages to 0800 1100 77 See: bit.ly/4otSWdZ