Geography, History and Economy
MDB code: CPT
Description: The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality is a Category A municipality and is situated in the southern peninsula of the Western Cape Province. It has a coastline of 294km. It stretches from Gordon’s Bay to Atlantis and includes the suburbs of Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain.
The municipalities adjacent to it are Swartland and West Coast to the north; Drakenstein, Cape Winelands and Stellenbosch to the north-east; and Theewaterskloof, Overberg and Overstrand to the south-east. It is also bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west.
The City is South Africa’s second-largest economic centre and second most populous city after Johannesburg. It is the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are located.
The City is famous for its harbour, as well as its natural setting in the Cape Floral Kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. It is hailed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world as officially recognised by Forbes. It is also Africa’s most popular tourist destination. Being the oldest city in South Africa, it is affectionately known as ‘The Mother City’.
Area: 2 446km²
Cities/Towns: Athlone, Atlantis, Belhar, Bellville, Blackheath, Blouberg, Blue Downs, Brackenfell, Cape Point, Cape Town, Delft, Durbanville, Elsies Rivier, Fish Hoek, Goodwood, Gordon’s Bay, Grassy Park, Guguletu, Hout Bay, Khayelitsha, Kommetjie, Kraaifontein, Kuils River, Langa, Macassar, Matroosfontein, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Mitchells Plain, Muizenberg, Noordhoek, Nyanga, Parow, Philadelphia, Philippi, Robben Island, Scarborough, Simon’s Town, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Somerset West, Southern Suburbs, Strand, Table View
Main Economic Sectors: Finance and business services (36.1%), manufacturing (16.1%), community services (15.6%), trade and hospitality (15.6%), transport, storage and communication (11.2%), agriculture (9.7%), construction (4.1%)
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality (CoCT)
Contact Details
Postal | Private Bag X9181, Cape Town, 8000 |
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Physical | Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town |
Tel | 021 400 1111/0860 103 089 |
Fax | 021 400 1313/0860 103 090 |
Web | www.capetown.gov.za |
Resident Queries
Accounts | 086 010 3089 accounts@capetown.gov.za |
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Electricity | 086 010 3089 Contact.Us@capetown.gov.za |
Refuse & Waste | 086 010 3089 Contact.Us@capetown.gov.za |
Roads | 086 010 3089 TMCInfo@capetown.gov.za |
Service Delivery | 086 010 3089 Contact.Us@capetown.gov.za |
Water | 086 010 3089 water@capetown.gov.za |
Council & Management
- Composition of Council:
- DA 154, ANC 56, EFF 7, ACDP 3, ALJAMA 2, AIC 1, CMC 1, COPE 1, DI 1, PAC 1, PA 1, UDM 1, VF PLUS 1
- Controlling Party:
- DA
- Mayor:
- Mr Dan Plato (Executive Mayor)
- Deputy Mayor:
- Mr Ian Neilson
- Speaker:
- Mr Dirk Smit
- Chief Whip:
- n/a
- Other Council:
- Mr Zahid Badrioodien (MMC: Area South)
- Mr Malusi Booi (MMC: Area Central)
- Ms Sharon Cottle (MMC: Corporate Services)
- Ms Xanthea Limberg (MMC: Informal Settlements; Water and Waste Services; and Energy)
- Mr Phindile Maxiti (MMC: Area East)
- Ms Marian Nieuwoudt (MMC: Finance)
- Ms Felicity Purchase (MMC: Transport and Urban Development Authority)
- Mr JP Smith (MMC: Safety and Security and Social Services)
- Mr Grant Twigg (MMC: Area North)
- Mr James Vos (MMC: Assets and Facilities Management)
- Municipal Manager:
- Mr Lungelo Mbandazayo (City Manager)
- Chief Financial Officer:
- Mr Kevin Jacoby (Executive Director: Finance)
- Senior Management:
- Mr Richard Bosman (Executive Director: Safety and Security)
- Mr Gershwin Fortune (Acting Executive Director: Transport and Urban Development Authority)
- Ms Gisela Kaiser (Executive Director: Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services)
- Mr Craig Kesson (Executive Director: Corporate Services)
- Ms Kelcy Le-Keur (Executive Director: Assets and Facilities Management)
- Mr Kadri Nassiep (Executive Director: Energy)
- Mr Ernest Sass (Executive Director: Social Services)
- Mr Louis Scheepers (Executive Director: Area-based Service Delivery)
- Mr Bevan van Schoor (Acting Executive Director: Area-based Service Delivery)
- Communications Officers:
- Ms Priya Reddy (Director: Communication)
Demographic Information
2016 | 2011 | |
Population | 4 005 016 | 3 740 026 |
Age Structure | ||
Population under 15 | 26.0% | 24.8% |
Population 15 to 64 | 67.7% | 69.6% |
Population over 65 | 6.2% | 5.5% |
Dependency Ratio | ||
Per 100 (15-64) | 47.6 | 43.6 |
Sex Ratio | ||
Males per 100 females | 96.9 | 95.9 |
Population Growth | ||
Per annum | 1.56% | n/a |
Labour Market | ||
Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | 23.9% |
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | 31.9% |
Education (aged 20 +) | ||
No schooling | 2.0% | 1.8% |
Matric | 34.0% | 29.8% |
Higher education | 14.4% | 16.6% |
Household Dynamics | ||
Households | 1 264 949 | 1 068 573 |
Average household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Female headed households | 40.0% | 38.2% |
Formal dwellings | 81.6% | 78.4% |
Housing owned | 68.7% | 54.2% |
Household Services | ||
Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 91.0% | 88.2% |
Weekly refuse removal | 87.8% | 94.3% |
Piped water inside dwelling | 76.7% | 75.0% |
Electricity for lighting | 97.2% | 94.0% |
Financial Results
All values: R’000 | 2016/17 | 2015/16 | 2014/15 | 2013/14 | 2012/13 |
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AUDIT OUTCOME | n/a | Clean audit | Clean audit | Clean audit | Clean audit |
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE | |||||
Property rates | 8 105 126 | 6 739 787 | 6 013 891 | 5 542 203 | 5 161 502 |
Service charges | 18 619 106 | 17 552 070 | 15 374 112 | 14 063 471 | 13 099 805 |
Investment revenue | 768 224 | 680 150 | 575 783 | 473 323 | 368 324 |
Transfers recognised – operational | 3 666 705 | 3 619 257 | 3 264 270 | 2 399 033 | 1 985 809 |
Other own revenue | 4 981 373 | 4 436 091 | 4 256 753 | 3 763 249 | 3 330 842 |
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions) | 36 140 534 | 33 027 355 | 29 484 808 | 26 241 278 | 23 946 282 |
Employee costs | 9 658 154 | 9 415 889 | 8 177 925 | 8 691 018 | 7 335 846 |
Remuneration of councillors | 138 374 | 135 095 | 128 767 | 120 154 | 111 673 |
Depreciation & asset impairment | 2 313 471 | 2 148 102 | 1 941 951 | 1 807 382 | 1 627 385 |
Finance charges | 731 823 | 748 479 | 776 228 | 808 782 | 720 766 |
Materials and bulk purchases | 8 914 152 | 8 399 423 | 7 455 971 | 6 913 674 | 6 675 379 |
Transfers and grants | 111 829 | 148 246 | 136 504 | 115 033 | 103 144 |
Other expenditure | 10 988 761 | 9 854 551 | 8 888 418 | 8 223 580 | 7 235 181 |
Total Expenditure | 32 856 563 | 30 849 786 | 27 505 764 | 26 679 624 | 23 809 375 |
Surplus/(Deficit) | 3 283 971 | 2 177 569 | 1 979 044 | (438 346) | 136 907 |
Transfers recognised – capital | 2 005 297 | 2 193 126 | 2 467 397 | 2 095 780 | 3 414 645 |
Contributions recognised – capital & contributed assets | (16 516) | 100 | 4 953 | 33 437 | (2 527) |
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions | 5 272 752 | 4 370 796 | 4 451 395 | 1 690 871 | 3 549 026 |
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate | – | – | (0) | 0 | – |
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | 5 272 752 | 4 370 796 | 4 451 395 | 1 690 871 | 3 549 026 |
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES | |||||
Capital expenditure | 5 904 621 | 5 874 991 | 5 338 941 | 4 544 892 | 5 868 810 |
Transfers recognised – capital | 2 055 507 | 2 187 425 | 2 473 313 | 2 053 319 | 3 414 645 |
Public contributions & donations | 71 882 | 61 488 | 44 219 | 44 022 | 35 076 |
Borrowing | 2 739 196 | 2 441 423 | 2 152 377 | 1 856 889 | 1 753 425 |
Internally generated funds | 1 038 037 | 1 184 656 | 669 032 | 590 663 | 665 664 |
Total sources of capital funds | 5 904 621 | 5 874 991 | 5 338 941 | 4 544 892 | 5 868 810 |
FINANCIAL POSITION | |||||
Total current assets | 12 587 638 | 12 216 493 | 11 275 314 | 10 298 051 | 12 900 815 |
Total non current assets | 46 956 442 | 42 342 066 | 38 493 874 | 34 840 462 | 29 033 827 |
Total current liabilities | 8 848 578 | 9 005 968 | 8 729 038 | 8 218 661 | 7 988 696 |
Total non current liabilities | 11 909 150 | 12 165 085 | 12 053 513 | 12 466 786 | 11 488 750 |
Community wealth/Equity | 38 786 352 | 33 387 507 | 28 986 637 | 24 453 066 | 22 457 196 |
CASH FLOWS | |||||
Net cash from (used) operating | 6 601 206 | 6 458 242 | 6 138 455 | 4 566 057 | 5 506 919 |
Net cash from (used) investing | (6 102 676) | (6 272 662) | (4 630 401) | (6 588 723) | (5 820 775) |
Net cash from (used) financing | (380 806) | (174 391) | (368 093) | (232 000) | 2 252 382 |
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end | 3 450 193 | 3 803 924 | 3 792 735 | 2 652 774 | 8 099 732 |
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE | |||||
Unauthorised expenditure | n/a | – | – | – | – |
Irregular expenditure | n/a | 2 | 997 | 45 | 1 664 |
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure | n/a | – | – | 294 | – |
SOURCE | S71 Audited | Audited Outcome | Audited Outcome | Audited Outcome | Audited Outcome |
Employment Statistics
2015/16 | 2014/15 | 2013/14 | 2012/13 | 2011/12 | |
Employment | |||||
Employment Costs (R’000) | 9 415 889 | 8 177 925 | 8 691 018 | 7 335 846 | 6 916 012 |
Remuneration of councillors (R’000) | 135 095 | 128 767 | 120 154 | 111 673 | 97 772 |
Total Employee Positions | 29 724 | 28 675 | 29 242 | 28 817 | 27 400 |
Total Vacant Employee Positions | 2 506 | 2 757 | 2 636 | 2 535 | 2 200 |
Total Vacancy Percentage | 8.43% | 9.61% | 9.01% | 8.80% | 8.03% |
Managerial Positions – S57 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Vacant Managerial Positions – S57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Managerial Positions – by organogram | 314 | 261 | 317 | 294 | 290 |
Vacant Managerial Positions – by organogram | 22 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Community And Social Service Positions | 2 540 | 2 489 | 2 469 | 2 535 | 2 451 |
Vacant Community And Social Service Positions | 156 | 172 | 149 | 215 | 182 |
Finance And Administration Positions | 6 090 | 5 684 | 5 766 | 5 907 | 5 275 |
Vacant Finance And Administration Positions | 516 | 473 | 488 | 471 | 407 |
Electricity Positions | 2 755 | 2 763 | 2 705 | 2 520 | 2 582 |
Vacant Electricity Positions | 244 | 330 | 302 | 241 | 255 |
Enviromental Protection Positions | 554 | 490 | 510 | 437 | 375 |
Vacant Enviromental Protection Positions | 48 | 31 | 33 | 57 | 29 |
Health Positions | 1 815 | 1 752 | 1 808 | 1 720 | 1 590 |
Vacant Health Positions | 113 | 149 | 135 | 102 | 77 |
Public Safety Positions | 4 183 | 4 018 | 4 273 | 4 215 | 3 858 |
Vacant Public Safety Positions | 339 | 414 | 356 | 363 | 208 |
Road Transport Positions | 2 059 | 2 053 | 2 032 | 2 093 | 2 035 |
Vacant Road Transport Positions | 210 | 205 | 151 | 212 | 259 |
Sport And Recreation Positions | 1 355 | 1 344 | 1 463 | 1 419 | 1 410 |
Vacant Sport And Recreation Positions | 103 | 124 | 107 | 95 | 73 |
Waste Management Positions | 3 463 | 3 258 | 3 327 | 3 226 | 3 190 |
Vacant Waste Management Positions | 230 | 286 | 305 | 281 | 244 |
Waste Water Management Positions | 385 | 383 | 273 | 362 | 362 |
Vacant Waste Water Management Positions | 68 | 80 | 72 | 49 | 61 |
Water Positions | 3 919 | 3 874 | 4 029 | 3 806 | 3 717 |
Vacant Water Positions | 423 | 425 | 481 | 384 | 317 |
Other Positions | 280 | 295 | 257 | 270 | 252 |
Vacant Other Positions | 32 | 42 | 31 | 39 | 62 |
Service Delivery Statistics
2015/16 | 2014/15 | 2013/14 | 2012/13 | 2011/12 | |
Water | |||||
Blue Drop Score | n/a | n/a | 95.86 | 0.00 | 98.14 |
Is the municipality responsible to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality have infrastructure to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality actually provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the service outsourced/commercialised? | No | No | No | No | No |
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 831 641 | 823 206 | 784 413 | 779 398 | 773 710 |
Number of domestic households/delivery points | 793 225 | 784 808 | 745 810 | 741 744 | 736 210 |
Inside the yard | 636 470 | 629 793 | 601 987 | 597 921 | 592 210 |
Less than 200m from yard | 156 755 | 155 015 | 143 823 | 143 823 | 144 000 |
More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic households with access to free basic service | 793 225 | 784 808 | 745 810 | 741 744 | 736 210 |
Electricity | |||||
Is the municipality responsible to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality have infrastructure to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality actually provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the service outsourced/commercialised? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 856 082 | 855 081 | 823 520 | 822 397 | 821 075 |
Domestic households with access to free basic service | 368 671 | 386 415 | 411 402 | 410 294 | 362 367 |
Sewerage and Sanitation | |||||
Green Drop Score | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0 | 0 |
Is the municipality responsible to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality have infrastructure to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality actually provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the service outsourced/commercialised? | No | No | No | No | No |
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 688 484 | 679 571 | 667 240 | 654 431 | 642 503 |
Number of households using: | |||||
Flush toilet – public sewerage | 615 078 | 608 106 | 595 641 | 590 101 | 583 744 |
Flush toilet – septic tank | 3 561 | 3 561 | 3 561 | 370 | 370 |
Ventilated pit latrine | 287 | 13 | 0 | 312 | 312 |
Bucket system | 217 | 223 | 377 | 958 | 1 108 |
Other | 35 594 | 33 960 | 32 484 | 28 036 | 23 151 |
Domestic households with access to free basic service | 654 737 | 645 863 | 632 063 | 619 777 | 581 261 |
Solid Waste Services | |||||
Is the municipality responsible to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality have infrastructure to provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does the municipality actually provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the service outsourced/commercialised? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 790 970 | 781 290 | 772 518 | 768 646 | 778 823 |
Domestic households with access to free basic service | 445 822 | 438 197 | 503 880 | 432 385 | 490 269 |
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