The City of Cape Town (CoCT) removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025, concentrating efforts where illegal dumping most affects Eerste River South, Kleinvlei and Dreamworld, reports Cape {town} Etc.
The Kleinvlei Canal cleanup is part of a wider plan to protect the Kuils River system and nearby communities, the City said. (CoCT).
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Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, said:
‘These operations show what we can achieve when the City and residents work together. Please report illegal dumping so we can keep the canal clean.’
The waste collected included building rubble, plastic bottles and household refuse, underscoring pollution’s strain on the stormwater network and local environment.
The City upgraded an existing waste interceptor in Eerste River South and installed a second interceptor upstream, with those works completed on 2 December 2025. The municipality spent about R841 000 on the canal in 2024/2025 and has allocated a further R1.1 million for 2025/2026.
Planned and completed activities for 2025/2026:
- R1.1 million: install and enhance waste interceptors. One new interceptor installed; upgrades completed October 2025.
- R722 000: clean-up and removal of litter and rubble in and around the stormwater canal. Completed November 2025.
- Fortnightly interceptor clean-ups. Ongoing.
- Additional clean-ups ahead of winter. Scheduled within the approved budget for May 2026.
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Picture: COCT / capetown.gov.za
