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South Africa Sees Rise in Mpox Cases, With Most Reported in Cape Town
Mpox cases are rising in South Africa. Here’s what LGBTQ+ people need to know about symptoms, transmission, risks and prevention… Read More: South Africa Sees Rise in Mpox Cases, With Most …
Hijacking warning for Cape Town and Joburg motorists
Motorists face a growing hijacking threat as criminals allegedly seize vehicles and demand cash before handing them back… Read More: Hijacking warning for Cape Town and Joburg motorists.
Hijacking warning for motorists in South Africa’s biggest cities
Nearly a year after the City of Cape Town issued a warning about escalating crime targeting motorists, citizens are still falling victim to ‘mafia-style’ extortion and hijacking. The City’s Mayoral …
Video shows drone help catch smash-and-grab thief in Cape Town
Hill Lewis published a video showing how the city’s law enforcement officials used a drone to track and apprehend a smash-and-grab thief in Elsies River… Read More: Video shows drone help catch …
South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide vigil
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town on Friday at a vigil for victims of femicide in South Africa… Read More: South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide …
Tiger Brands diverts 60 tonnes of waste from landfill across three sites
Tiger Brands has diverted more than 60 tonnes of waste from landfill across three manufacturing sites in Gauteng and Cape Town, using recycling, recovery, reuse and alternative waste-treatment methods …
Growthpoint and Etana Energy are wheeling clean energy to Cape Town
Following the initial renewable electricity wheeling pilot launched in 2023, Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties, and the City of Cape Town have successfully implemented the first pooled renewable …
From script to ballot: New political actors take centre stage in fight in Cape Town
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Smith still haunted by ‘Sandpapergate’ as he prepares for South Africa tests
Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the infamous “Sandpapergate” ball-tampering scandal in 2018, but the former Australia skipper is undaunted about returning to South Africa for …
Santam Curt Meyer Appointment Signals South African Insurer’s Push Abroad
The Santam Curt Meyer appointment creates a new role to grow the South African insurer in Africa, the Middle East, India and South-East Asia… Read More: Santam Curt Meyer Appointment Signals …
4 African Countries Where Expats Can Retire Comfortably and Affordably
Considering retiring abroad? These four African countries should be on your list, as they offer pristine beaches, favorable visa programs and a low-cost lifestyle… Read More: 4 African Countries …
These are the top 5 scams targeting Cape Town residents
Cape Town residents are being warned about a number of scams involving fake City officials, bogus payment demands and promises of jobs or housing, Cape {town} Etc reports… Read More: These are …
WEATHER: Cape Town set for 28°C heat as Johannesburg and Pretoria brace for cloudy Monday
Cape Town is heading for a sunny 28°C Monday, while Johannesburg and Pretoria can expect 23°C and 25°C respectively. Here’s what to expect across the three cities this weekend… Read More: …
Ready D exits Cape Town mayoral race over professional commitments
DJ Ready D, real name Deon Daniels, has withdrawn his candidacy for the Cape Town mayoral position due to existing professional commitments ….. Read More: Ready D exits Cape Town mayoral race …
Ex-Springboks stars’ blunt verdict on All Blacks’ future after Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series defeat
Gio Aplon and Rudy Paige believe the All Blacks are on an upward trajectory at Test level despite losing Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks… Read More: Ex-Springboks …
The Invisible Giant: How Local South Africans Keep the Tourism Economy Alive
By Thapelo Tlailana, Social Investment Analyst, Tshikululu Social Investments Fund Management Tourism Month 2026 South African tourism is often viewed through an international lens: a foreign visitor …
New SAFPI Data: 56% of Debt-Review Applicants Now Commit More Than Half Their Income to Debt
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — More than half of South Africans applying for debt review are already committing more than half of their net monthly income to debt repayments, according to the latest …
“Goosebumps”: Cape Town Drone Tech Catches Smash-And-Grab Criminals in Residential Areas
Cape Town drone surveillance footage tracks smash-and-grab criminals across neighbourhoods, sparking relief and excitement over new crime prevention technology… Read More: …
Here is today’s weather by province: Mild with scattered thunderstorms
Good morning South Africa. Spring is showing its mixed moods today, with sunshine in the Cape and cloud spreading across much of the interior… Read More: Here is today’s weather by province: …
AutoTrader’s 2026 Mid-Year Report Shows Used-Car Sales Growing Despite Pressure on Buyers
Used-car sales increased by 8% during the first half of 2026, with 195,455 vehicles changing hands. AutoTrader has released its latest Mid-Year Car Industry Report, providing an overview of the South …
Learn About Your Right to Access Information
The City’s Legal Services Department, through its Access to Information Unit, will host an awareness campaign about the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) at the Town Civic Centre on …
Start of Tutu Memorial Park Project
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today marked the start of work on the newly-renamed Tutu Memorial Park (formerly Lupin Park), in honour of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Mama Leah Tutu. The …
Work mode for bursary beneficiaries
A bursary handover by KEPCO KPS and Eskom Rotek Industries brought renewed focus and joy to students in pursuit of their dreams… Read More: Work mode for bursary beneficiaries.
17-year-old Alleged Drug Dealer – Bardale
WESTERN CAPE – Efforts by Western Cape police to rid communities from firearms in the hands of criminals who use it to commit serious crimes yielded success following the arrests of suspects in …
City of Cape Town warns residents: Top five scams on the rise
The City of Cape Town alerts residents to five common scams, including fake disconnection threats and bogus job and housing offers via WhatsApp… Read More: City of Cape Town warns residents: Top …
Christel House pair reflects on passion for robotics
Christel House South Africa robotics and Minecraft teams qualify for national tournaments after dominating regional technology competitions… Read More: Christel House pair reflects on passion …
Man Who Says He Vandalised Cape Town Rainbow Crossing Comes Forward
A man has claimed responsibility for repeatedly vandalising Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ rainbow crossing and says he’s prepared to pay for the damage… Read More: Man Who Says He Vandalised Cape …
SA must learn from best practices to strengthen protection orders
South Africa’s protection order regime to curb gender-based violence and femicide is criticized for lacking effective implementation, with high-profile cases showing that current measures often fail …
What went wrong with this coastal development?
This video shows an abandoned and unfinished coastal complex near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, standing directly beside the Atlantic shoreline as sand dunes gradually spread through and …
RIP | Former Wynberg Boys’ High School headmaster Keith Richardson dies
Wynberg Boys’ High School is mourning the death of former headmaster Keith Richardson, who has been remembered as one of the most significant figures in the school’s history… Read More: RIP | …