Cape Town – Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced Cape Town’s new multimillion-rand “Main Arterial and CBD Cleansing Plan”, which includes enhancing visible cleaning along major routes.
The City of Cape Town council has approved over R26 million in start-up funding as part of its January Adjustment Budget.
Additionally, the City is allocating an extra R100 million to address potholes and resurface roads.
The new plan aims to ensure cleaner major routes while creating employment opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
Dedicated teams will perform top-up cleaning services along main arterial routes and within the CBD.
Announcing the clean-up move, Mayor Hill-Lewis said: “Our new Main Arterial and CBD Cleansing Plan is an exciting initiative to expand visible cleaning along Cape Town’s main highways and arterial routes, as well as in our main Central Business District.
“This is one of various ways we are working for a cleaner city for all.
“We want Cape Town to be known as a city that takes great pride in cleanliness and presentability, leaving a good impression for both residents and visitors.”
Mayor Hill-Lewis added: “We are also putting an extra R100 million into clearing potholes and resurfacing roads as part of this Adjustment Budget.
“By investing in better roads, and cleanliness along our major routes, we are ensuring that Cape Town continues to be a beacon of hope, showing that decline is not inevitable in our country’s major cities.”
Further highlights from the City’s January Adjustment Budget include:
- R34 million for stormwater maintenance and repairs
- R32 million for additional repairs to the City’s affordable Rental Units
- R10 million to further accelerate title deed delivery
- A R400 million saving due to improved exchange rates lowering the cost of the major upgrade to Potsdam Waste Water Treatment Works
- R10 million for CBD revitalisation initiatives, as part of seed-funding to the City Inner City Mission (NPO), to pursue opportunities for growth, place-making, and development within the City’s CBD.
Last month, Cape Town was named the Best City in the World for 2025 by Time Out.
The publication’s annual ranking reflects the views of more than 18 500 residents worldwide.
The survey assessed 44 criteria, including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness, and the overall vibe of a city.
Cape Town excelled across all categories, solidifying its reputation as a premier global destination.
*This article first appeared in our sister publication techfinancials.co.za.
