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Cape Town seals first agreements to buy power at below Eskom rates
The City of Cape Town has made further strides in reducing its energy dependence on Eskom, entering into two 20-year power agreements to buy 70MW of power at a lower price than Eskom tariffs. Mayor …
Sapoa boss on the Cape Town rates battle and saving Joburg
Neil Gopal, the long-time CEO of the South African Property Owners Association, shares insights on why its big court win against the City of Cape Town matters, Sapoa’s 60th anniversary milestone and …
Mostly cloudy skies and mild conditions – Tuesday weather forecast
Cape Town weather forecast for Tuesday, 1 September 2026: mostly cloudy skies, mild conditions and a high of 18°C, with no rain expected.Read More at Source
TOM EATON | Low flypasts are as much part of our DNA as reckless driving
Since Saturday, social media has been awash with AI-generated images showing the two aircraft either as minibus taxis or as being piloted by delivery bikers, the joke being that we South Africans are …
New direct Air France flight brings Paris closer to the Cape Town
The seasonal service returns in September, increasing to five flights a week during Cape Town’s peak summer travel season.Read More at Source
Teens take top honours in Coronation’s national investment challenge
Two high school learners from Cape Town have been crowned the winners of the 2026 Coronation Top Investor Challenge: Schools Edition, which gives young people the opportunity to build financial …
Cape Town’s Rhodes Memorial from the sky
Rhodes Memorial is shown from above on the slopes of Cape Town, surrounded by hillside vegetation, winding roads, parking areas, stone steps, and open natural terrain. The aerial view highlights the …
‘Pinch of salt’: Mike Blair responds to Rassie Erasmus’ team-naming tactics
Erasmus, who explained the decision thoroughly post-match, said the plan was to decide which front row to start after walking on the pitch when arriving at the stadium.Read More at Source
UK Could Face Hundreds of Trillions in Ecological Reparations, New Report Says
LAGOS, NIGERIA: A new report unveiled at the University of Lagos has opened a potentially significant new front in Africa’s reparations campaign, arguing that the ecological damage caused by British …
PSL Rookies Bolster Squad With Dolly Signing
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City winger Keagan Dolly has completed a move to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hope FC. Dolly had been a free agent since parting ways with City at the end of …
Could Your Constant Thirst Be a Sign of Diabetes?
Table of Contents Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, understands that many people dismiss constant thirst as a result of hot weather, exercise, or simply not …
Flyover in Cape Town left people asking ‘how low is too low?’
A flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa shocked a lot of people and left them asking, “how low is too low?” …Read More at Source
Polluted Stiebeuel River water transformed into irrigation supply using stones, sand and heat-treated wood; University of Cape Town project treats 36,000 litres daily and …
A simple combination of stones, sand and heat-treated wood is helping transform heavily polluted river water in South Africa into water clean enough to irrigate vegetable gardens and support food …
Dereleen James Slips ActionSA Manifesto Under a Door, Leaves SA Amused With Madlanga Reference
ActionSA MP Dereleen James left many social media users amused after she mocked Madlanga Commission testimony by posting a video of herself on X.Read More at Source
Lepas Invites South Africans to Join the #RESERVEDFORL6 Mystery
Lepas South Africa has launched its first #ReservedforL6 guerrilla campaign, transforming premium parking bays and city streets into conversation starters as the all-new Lepas L6 begins making its …
Cape Town Chef Gives Mzansi a Peek Inside Life as a Private Chef Cooking for a Millionaire
A Cape Town private chef has given his TikTok followers a glimpse inside his millionaire employer’s home while preparing an impressive spread of meals.Read More at Source
Suspect Arrested Drug Possession
WESTERN CAPE – Members of Public Order Policing followed up on information about drugs at a premises in Buffelshoek Street, Heideveld, on Monday morning, 31 August 2026. They ensued with a …
Low flyby by jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying low over a sports stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of around 56,000 people, but also sparked a major debate over …
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Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of around 56,000 people, but …
Did anyone else think that jet in Cape Town was too close? – Editorial
But before a ball could even be kicked, two passenger jet pilots – and the red-blooded South African rugby doyens who’ve emboldened them – played with the lives of everyone under the Cape Town stadium …
Cape Town Low Pass from Airlink: Was It Actually Safe?
Airlink’s low pass over a Cape Town stadium went viral, but how tight was the safety margin really? We break down the numbers behind the flyover.Read More at Source
39-year-old to appear in court for possession of unlicensed firearms
WESTERN CAPE – Rapid response by members of Citrusdal SAPS led to the recovery of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition at Park 55, Citrusdal on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The members received …
Cape Town body cameras succeed as national rollout stalls
The chance of misbehaving motorists being able to bribe their way out of an expensive traffic fine in Cape Town is diminishing, with the city’s investment in body-worn cameras gathering pace.Read More …
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before Springboks-All Blacks test match in Cape Town
The flyby by two Embraer jets, operated by local airline Airlink, happened on Saturday before the second rugby union Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town.Read More at Source
Air France restores Cape Town-Paris route
DION HENRICK in Cape Town Western Cape Bureau CAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – AIR France is restoring its popular seasonal direct service between Cape Town and Paris for the 2026/27 summer travel season, …
Cape Town takes double honours at World Travel Awards Africa 2026
Two categories. Two titles. One very proud Mother City. Cape Town has been named Africa’s Leading City Destination 2026 and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2026 at …
Cape Town signs two agreements to buy power at below Eskom rates
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has signed two purchase agreements for a combined 70 MW of power, with more to follow in the coming months under a competitive tendering process for delivery of up to 200 …
“The Contrast Is Crazy”: Australian Traveller Drops Cape Town vs Ethiopia Review After 11-Day Trip
An Australian traveller’s comparison of Ethiopia and Cape Town has sparked debate online, with viewers questioning her take on the two destinations.Read More at Source
Airlink Cape Town Stadium flyover now under official review
Airlink has confirmed that the South African Civil Aviation Authority is reviewing flight data from its flyover of the Cape Town Stadium.Read More at Source