Cape Town’s Winter Prep Falls Short

The City of Cape Town’s failure to adequately prepare for seasonal challenges is once again on full display. This summer, the city was caught off guard when it failed to open all public pools for the peak season, and now, with today’s heavy rains, we are seeing history repeat itself. The Urban Mobility Department’s inability to provide effective service delivery is evident in the widespread flooding caused by blocked stormwater drains.

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The City of Cape Town’s failure to adequately prepare for seasonal challenges is once again on full display. This summer, the city was caught off guard when it failed to open all public pools for the peak season, and now, with today’s heavy rains, we are seeing history repeat itself. The Urban Mobility Department’s inability to provide effective service delivery is evident in the widespread flooding caused by blocked stormwater drains.

Reports from communities across the city—particularly Athlone, Nyanga, Mfuleni, Gugulethu, and Khayelitsha—highlight the extent of the problem, underscoring the deep neglect of economically marginalized communities. These communities, products of historic land dispossession and injustice, continue to bear the brunt of poor governance.

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