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Subcouncil 20

Claremont, Rondebosch, Constantia, Wynberg and Hout Bay

3 happening now 12 coming up4 ongoing works Share

🟑 Happening now 3

Water & Sanitation Unplanned Open
🚨 Burst Pipe in Kenilworth – Unplanned Maintenance
πŸ“ Bray Road
⏰ Nov 7, 8:15 AM
Running water from a burst pipe/inlet defect. Crews are on site. Motorists, please exercise caution.
For info, contact the City on 0860 103 089

Affected: BRAY ROAD, KENILWORTH

Electricity Unplanned Open
⚠️ Electricity Outage in Rondebosch - Substation Vandalised
πŸ“ Bank Rd & Surrounding Areas
⏰ Nov 6, 11:32 AM
We are working to restore full capacity as soon as possible.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Electricity Unplanned Open
⚑ Unplanned Low Voltage Maintenance in Hout Bay
πŸ“ O R Tambo Rd & surrounding areas
⏰ Nov 6, 11:10 AM
Electricity supply affected due to low voltage maintenance.
Please use request number 9123676089 when contacting the City

πŸ“… Coming up 12

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
🚰 Planned Water Main Maintenance in Plumstead
πŸ“ Woodgate Road
⏰ Nov 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Water will be shut off for 4 tie-ins to commission a new water main.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Water & Sanitation Planned Open
πŸ”§ Planned Water Maintenance in Plumstead
πŸ“ Woodgate, Southfield, Severn, Basil & Medway Roads
⏰ Nov 9, 9am - 7:30pm
Water supply will be temporarily shut off for infrastructure maintenance. No water expected during this period.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Affected area

Parts of Plumstead The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will temporarily shut off the water supply to Woodgate, Southfield, Severn, Basil and Medway Roads and possibly surrounding roads in Plumstead, on Monday, 9 November 2026, from 09:00 until 19:30. This will allow the maintenance team to connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing water supply infrastructure in the area. The affected areas will experience no water during this period.

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
🚰 Planned Water Maintenance - Leak Detection in Welgelegen, Table View, Tokai & Zevenwacht
⏰ Nov 9, 9:30 AM - Nov 13, 3:00 PM
No disruption to water expected, but store water as a precaution.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Affected area

Leak detection in Welgelegen, Table View, Tokai and Zevenwacht The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be conducting visual leak detection in Welgelegen, Table View, Tokai and Zevenwacht from Monday, 9 November 2026, until Friday, 13 November 2026, from 09:30 until 15:00. Leak detection is one of the water demand management interventions for saving water and reducing water loss through leaks. A leak detection team will be walking in the streets to identify potential leaks and check all pipe contact points such as valves, water meters and fire hydrants. β€’ All leaks will be reported to the relevant depot for repairs. β€’ Residents are advised that there will be no disruption to water during this exercise. Residents are advised to store water in advance as a precautionary measure in clean, sealed containers for domestic use during this period.

Also affects: Subcouncil 14, Subcouncil 7

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
πŸ”§ Planned Maintenance - Valve Maintenance in Steenberg
πŸ“ Multiple areas
⏰ Nov 10, 8am - 8pm
Water supply temporarily shut off for PRV maintenance. Store water in advance.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Affected area

Parts of Steenberg The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Main Road, Frogmore Road, Uithof Street, Lake, Easson, Aiken, Aberfeldy and Chard Roads and possibly surrounding roads in Steenberg, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, from 08:00 until 20:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely install valves and connect the newly installed pipeline along Main Road to the existing water supply infrastructure. The affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.

Also affects: Subcouncil 19

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
🚰 Planned Water Maintenance - Plumstead
πŸ“ Dalziel, Meadow, Montley & Denbigh Rds
⏰ Tue, 10 Nov 2026: 9am - 7:30pm
No water supply. Store water in advance.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Affected area

The City will again temporarily shut off the water supply to parts of Plumstead in Dalziel, Meadow, Montley and Denbigh Roads and possibly surrounding roads in Plumstead, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, from 09:00 until 19:30. This will allow the maintenance team to connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing water supply infrastructure in the area. The affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use on both shut-off days.

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
πŸ”§ Planned Maintenance Alert - Zero Pressure Tests in Retreat πŸ“
⏰ Nov 10, 9 AM - 4 PM
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during this time. Normal pressure will resume after.
For more info, contact the City at 0860 103 089
Affected area

Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network, resulting in water supply disruptions in the following areas: β€’ Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00: Retreat

Also affects: Subcouncil 18

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
Affected area

Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network, resulting in water supply disruptions in the following areas: β€’ Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00: Fairways and Parkwood

Also affects: Subcouncil 18

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
Affected area

Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network, resulting in water supply disruptions in the following areas: β€’ Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00: Diep River and Wynberg

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
πŸ’§ Planned Water Maintenance in Steenberg
πŸ“Multiple Roads
⏰ Nov 12, 8am - 8pm
Temporary water supply shut-off for infrastructure maintenance. Store water in advance.
Affected area

Parts of Steenberg The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Lake Road, Regis Road, Easson Road, Bergen Road, Steenberg Road, Vrede Road and possibly surrounding roads, Steenberg, on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 08:00 until 20:00. This will allow the maintenance team to switch over to temporary water supply bypasses along Regis Road (between Lake and Easson Roads), Lake Road (between Frogmore and Regis Roads), Bergen Road (between Lake and Easson Roads), Steenberg Road (between Lake and Easson Roads), Vrede Road (between Lake and Easson Roads) in Steenberg. The affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.

Water & Sanitation Planned Open
🚰 Planned Water Maintenance in Plumstead
πŸ“ Bounded by Morton, Tiverton, Exeter, Thornbury & Hemyock Roads
⏰ Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 09:00 - 19:30
Water supply will be shut off for pipeline connection work. Store water in advance.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Affected area

Parts of Plumstead The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to the area bounded by Morton Road, Tiverton Road, Exeter Road, Thornbury Road, Hemyock Road, and possibly surrounding roads, Plumstead, on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 09:00 until 19:30. This will allow the maintenance team to connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing water supply infrastructure at the intersections of Tiverton and Exeter, Morton and Thornbury, and Morton and Hemyock Roads in Plumstead. The affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.

Roads & Stormwater Planned Open
🚧 Road Maintenance in Rondebosch
πŸ“ Park Rd & Milner Rd (Barkley Rd to Klipfontein Rd)
⏰ Nov 16, 6am - Dec 15, 6:30pm
Expect delays due to asphalt resurfacing. Plan your journey accordingly.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089

Affected: Rondebosch along Park Road & Milner Road from Barkley Road to Klipfontein Road.

Also affects: Subcouncil 11

Roads & Stormwater Planned Open
🚧 Road Maintenance Alert in Rondebosch
πŸ“ Park Rd & Milner Rd (Barkley Rd to Klipfontein Rd)
⏰ Nov 16, 7 PM - Dec 15, 5 AM
Asphalt resurfacing underway. Expect delays. Plan your journey accordingly.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089

Affected: Rondebosch along Park Road & Milner Road from Barkley Road to Klipfontein Road.

Also affects: Subcouncil 11

🚧 Ongoing planned works 4
Roads & Stormwater Planned Assigned
🚧 Roadworks - Rehabilitation of roads in Newlands
πŸ“ M3 between Hillwood Road and Newlands Avenue
⏰ Oct 20, 2026, 7am - Sep 30, 2028, 5pm
Part of the city’s congestion relief program to improve traffic flow along the M3.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089

Affected: M3 between Hillwood Road and Newlands Avenue in Newlands

Roads and Stormwater Planned Open
🚧 Roadworks in Claremont - Construction of future public transport infrastructure
πŸ“ Intersection of 1st Avenue and Imam Haroon Rd
⏰ Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027
Temporary road closures. Please plan your travel accordingly.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Roads & Stormwater Planned Open
🚧 Temporary Road Closure - Claremont
πŸ“ Intersection of 1st Avenue and Imam Haron Road
⏰ 1 Oct 2026 to 15 Dec 2026
Revised planned timelines for ongoing transport infrastructure improvements. No access in.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089
Roads & Stormwater Planned Crew on Site
🚧 Temporary Road Closure - Claremont Boulevard
πŸ“ Claremont
⏰ 23 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027
Partial closure for transport infrastructure improvements.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089

βœ… Recently closed 6

Electricity Unplanned Issue Resolved
⚑ Unplanned Maintenance Alert - Electricity in Plumstead - Resolved
πŸ“ Plympton Rd & surrounds
⏰ Nov 5, 2:30 PM
Main Circuit Board (MCB) tripping caused disruption in supply, but should now be resolved.
Please use request number 9123671249 when contacting the City
Electricity Unplanned Issue Resolved
πŸ”Œ Unplanned Maintenance - Kiosk Damage in Muizenberg - Resolved
πŸ“ Retreat
⏰ Nov 5, 8am - Nov 7, 6pm
A wall fell on the kiosk, causing damage. The issue has now been resolved.
Please use request number 9123667182 when contacting the City

Affected: RETREAT;

Also affects: Subcouncil 18

Electricity Unplanned Closed
⚑ Unplanned Maintenance in Hout Bay - Closed
πŸ“ Umgxina St & Surr
⏰ Nov 4, 5 PM
IPC burnt on overhead bundle. The issue is now resolved.
If you are still affected, please contact the City using request number 9123666165.
Electricity Unplanned Issue Resolved
πŸ”Œ Electricity Supply Issue in Wynberg - Resolved
⏰ Nov 3, 12:59 PM
MCB tripping caused disruption in electricity supply. Issue has been resolved. Please let us know if you're still experiencing any problems.

Affected: Main Road

Water & Sanitation Planned Closed
πŸ”§ Planned Maintenance Complete - Water Main in Hout Bay
πŸ“ Chapman's Peak Drive
⏰ Sep 28, 7 AM - Dec 3, 5 PM
Regular maintenance of infrastructure has been completed. Normal water supply should have resumed.
For more info, contact the City on 0860 103 089

Affected: Parts of Chapman’s Peak Drive – Hout Bay

Also affects: Subcouncil 19

Water & Sanitation Unplanned Closed
🚧 Burst Water Main - Resolved
πŸ“ Blackwood Drive, Hout Bay
⏰ Jul 15, 5 PM
Water was streaming down the road, affecting both sides. Motorists were advised to exercise caution. Repairs have been completed.
Please use request number 9117347659 when contacting the City

Map and ward councillors

The 2026 wards that fall in this subcouncil. A ward that straddles a boundary is listed on both subcouncils' pages.

WardCouncillor-elect
Ward 57
65% here
Bovain Alasdair James Macnab
Democratic Alliance
Ward 58 Richard Charles Hill
Democratic Alliance
Ward 59 Mikhail Manuel
Democratic Alliance
Ward 62 Emile Langenhoven
Democratic Alliance
Ward 63 Carmen Cecilia Siebritz
Democratic Alliance
Ward 71 Haylee Linsy Dugmore
Democratic Alliance
Ward 73 Edwin Peter Andrews
Democratic Alliance
Ward 74 Cameron James Patrick
Democratic Alliance

Councillors-elect are from the IEC's count of the 4 November 2026 election, via Electai; the result has not yet been declared. They take office once the new Council is sworn in; contact details follow from the City then.

Subcouncil office

Alphen Centre, Constantia Main Road, Constantia, 7800

021 444 8112 · Subcouncil.20@capetown.gov.za

Areas covered

Claremont, Kenilworth, Rondebosch, Newlands, Rosebank, Bishopscourt, Constantia, Wynberg, Plumstead, Diep River, Ottery, Wetton, Southfield, Westlake, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Retreat, Meadowridge, Bergvliet, Llundudno, Hout Bay.

The City dissolved its subcouncils ahead of the 4 November 2026 election. This is the structure in force until the new Council decides otherwise.