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June 2018

Dear all,

what a wonderful winter time with lovely warm and sunny days and good rains we have experienced this year. We are thankful for all the rains we received so far and as Ramadan is practised by many in Cape Town, we want to wish all Muslims in our group a Blessed Eid celebration this week.

Of course, we still need more rains to fill our water reservoirs but the rains forecasted for the coming weeks seem promising. In fact, the dams feeding Cape Town’s water supply are slightly increased compared to last year, so we are hopeful the water crisis will be averted. Rainwater storage tanks such as JoJoTanks now are easily available again in most garden centres and builders’ stores. These tanks can easily be connected to your home’s downpipes. Let’s make the most of the rains and keep on saving water, installing alternative water sources, so we all will have a more relaxing summer time next year.

Water Dashboard City of Cape Town 11 June 2018

The first water desalination plant supplying water to the city has come on line. Additional upgrades to the municipal pipework, as well as keeping the Level 6 restrictions in place, will keep the city’s water supply flowing in 2019. But remember, that the drought not only affects the areas around Cape Town, but several regions in the country. Have a look at the South Africa map below, which displays the current drought levels around the country.

In case this is news to you - just some basic points to remember in regards to the water situation: The monthly water usage should be at maximum 1,500 litres per person (or 6,000 litres per standard household). The 50-litres-per-person-allowance refers to usage per day, whether you use water at home, at work, at the gym or at school. Households with more than four residents are advised to register with the City of Cape Town to avoid penalties. 


In South Africa, 16 June is celebrated as Youth Day. On this day, numerous celebrations will take place and the city’s museums will be granting free entry to all. Here some information on what Youth Day means for South Africans.

Youth Day explained

In 1995 Mandela said: “June 16, South Africa Youth Day, is a paid public holiday. We celebrate June 16, 1995 after our first Freedom Year, with new and bigger challenges facing the youth. You were in the forefront of the liberation struggle. Today you must be in the forefront of reconstruction and development. […] Together let us build that bright future. Masakhane!

Let us all stand up against inequality, stand together as one human race and live according to the wise words of Nelson Mandela.

Now enjoy our newsletter and have a great time in Cape Town or wherever you are!

Updates and News

World Cup Fever in Cape Town

May the best team win, may dreams come true and the best team write history! If you wonder what the national teams’ slogans are, have a look here: Team Slogans 2018

What's On in Cape Town?

Events in June 2018

Events in July 2018

The Cape Town public schools will be closed from 23 June until 16 July 2018. Please note, that private schools might follow different term calendars.

On our ‘holiday activities’ page, you will find lots of great events, shows and workshops to keep your youngsters entertained. Find our tips here

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