Media Releases

Is your myconnect card expiring in May 2020

2020-05-18

Is your card expiring this month? If you’re staying at home, you can replace the card at Civic Centre station once you are able to travel. If you need to travel, replace your expiring card for R22 at any station kiosk and transfer any Mover points and money loaded as Standard for immediate use.

Wear a face mask to help protect yourself and others

2020-04-30

From 1 May 2020, you will not be allowed to travel without a face mask. 

Honesty earns two MyCiTi bus drivers MyCiTian awards

2020-04-08

In a world where honesty is a scarce commodity, two MyCiTi bus drivers – Joseph Callaghan and Elias Qwadikazi, were guided by their integrity when they returned the electronic devices that two customers left behind in MyCiTi buses.

Commuters reminded to keep their distance, travel for crucial matters only

2020-04-08

I want to remind residents to please commute for urgent matters only – to buy food, to get chronic medicine, access healthcare, or to collect a grant. All of us must avoid unnecessary trips in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Covid-19: Western Cape Government advises the public to wear masks

2020-04-03

The provincial Department of Health is advising everyone to wear masks especially if they move around in public. Masks are not the only solution in the fight against Covid-19 and must accompany other good hygiene practices.

Restrictions on public transport eased

2020-04-02

The National Minister of Transport has issued new directives to extend the operating times of public transport services that are transporting essential workers, and to increase the loading capacity of minibus-taxi vehicles during the lockdown period.

MyCiTi service to operate only during peak hour periods

2020-03-27

Limited MyCiTi, public transport services during lockdown

2020-03-26

The National Government has announced a national lockdown to protect our communities against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, and to limit its spreading. The lockdown will be in effect as from 23:59 this evening, Thursday, 26 March 2020, for 21 days until midnight on 16 April 2020.

City advises on COVID-19 precautionary measures for public transport

2020-03-17

The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate advises commuters making use of public transport services to practice meticulous personal hygiene while travelling. The City also recommends that commuters consider travelling outside of the peak-hour periods as far as possible to limit contact with other commuters and to avoid crowded vehicles.

Preventative measures against COVID-19

2020-03-13

Residents are advised to take the following preventative measures: wash hands often; do not to touch your face after you have touched or have been in contact with surfaces in public spaces; avoid physical contact with other people; stay at home when you are sick; and sneeze and cough in a tissue.