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During Day 3 of the deciding 3rd Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands in Cape Town, Australia took control of the match. Resuming their first innings, Australia managed to post 429 all out, establishing a 100-run lead over South Africa’s first innings score of 329. Late in the day, South Africa fought …
After the news that Marco Jansen and Temba Bavuma had both moved up the ICC Rankings after their superb showing in the Second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqberha and drawing the test series level 1-1 the crowds flocked to Newlands with a reported 11 500 fans in attendance. South Africa all-rounder Marco …
Rental hunting is a bit like dating. There’s excitement, possibility… and a fair chance of disappointment if you don’t go in with a game plan. With the rental market heating up in hotspots like Cape Town, tenants need to move fast – but not carelessly. “It’s a competitive space out there, especially in the most …
Key news stories and major developments reported in and around Cape Town during September 2026 cover municipal policy, local incidents, and public safety: 1. MAYOR UNLOCKS MAJOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PIPELINE Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced significant progress in the City’s affordable housing release strategy, unlocking multiple inner-city and well-located land parcels for private-sector construction aimed at …
Sandy Bay’s evolution into Cape Town’s iconic, albeit unofficial, nudist beach is a mix of geography, social movements, and strict local law enforcement. BUT – times and attitudes change as Sandy Bay is now in the center of a major enforcement push by authorities against public nudity and ongoing legal pushback from local naturist organizations. …
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is being done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare …
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s upholding of the City’s application to invalidate the Public Procurement Act, which the Mayor has warned would slow down local service delivery and undermine the constitutional autonomy of local government. The court further awarded costs to the City, to be paid by the President, and …
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is being done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare …
The City of Cape Town’s 2026/27 budget has set aside R488 million for equipment and infrastructure used for waste management. In addition, the Urban Waste Management Directorate is planning for a further R1,72 billion in capital expenditure over the 2028 and 2029 financial years to cater for our growing city. Some of the major projects …
Cape Town — This Mandela Day, 67 minutes of service is being turned into a measurable act of healthcare access for 670 people. Rachel Kolisi’s Falling Forward Foundation, in partnership with The Impilo Project, has launched the 67 Minutes. 670 Lives. A Mandela Day Campaign to help provide free, holistic healthcare services to hundreds of patients …
The roads are quiet and there’s been no protest activity reported yet. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Coordinating Team says it has received no reports of incidents linked to the 30 June shutdown. A March and March protest is set to start at 10am at the Provincial Parliament in Wale Street, CBD. The SABC …
The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate has reached another milestone with the MyCiTi Phase 2A construction project this month, as the first red MyCiTi bus lanes were cast along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain. The upgrade of AZ Berman Drive including the dedicated MyCiTi bus lanes is nearing completion, with the final traffic switch planned …
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde today visited the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Volunteer Support Centre (VSC) in Cape Town to thank volunteer crews and staff from across the province who were activated during the recent floods. Crews from seven Western Cape NSRI rescue stations, Kleinmond, Mykonos, Yzerfontein, Hermanus, Agulhas, Melkbosstrand, St Helena Bay, together …
The City of Cape Town has officially launched its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme this month (April 2026). This massive R1.1 billion project aims to replace approximately 83,000 mechanical meters in its first phase (through 2029). The City has appointed PPD Engineering and Hardware Suppliers as the primary contractor for the rollout. You may see …
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take …
The City-supported A Day of 1000 Opportunities is returning to Athlone Stadium on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Hosted by CapeBPO, the City’s special purpose vehicle (SPV), A Day of 1000 Opportunities is a direct path for job-hunting youth into the flourishing contact centre industry. The event kicks off at 08:00 and runs until 17:00. Attendees …
The City of Cape Town’s interactive Let’s ACT at Home exhibit has popped up at Liberty Promenade Mall in Mitchells Plain. It will be there until Monday, 6 April 2026, before heading to Canal Walk and then Kenilworth Centre. These exhibits form part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival and give Capetonians the opportunity …
The roadshows, hosted three to four times a year, have become one of the most popular City outreaches. At the most recent event in Athlone, more than 3 600 individuals queued to settle fines and outstanding warrants. The roadshows are held in collaboration with the City’s Municipal Courts, Revenue Services and other internal stakeholders. This …
Efforts to restore roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town are gaining traction as the City verified and attended to more than 5 000 of approximately 7 000 long-standing trench reinstatement cases, while taking decisive steps to strengthen contractor performance. This is improving visibility of the backlog and ensuring that work is carried out more …
What have we come to as a society? With reference to this; “High Court Interdict to Protect Resident Safety in Atlantis Granted” paragraph 2. of the interdict reads as follows: That the respondents including their officials, employees and drivers are interdicted or prevented from assaulting, intimidating, threatening or interfering with the officials, employees and drivers …
In a country where nearly 32% of people remain unemployed, a pioneering initiative in Bellville, Cape Town, is proving that innovation and inclusion can create real economic and environmental change. The Greater Tygerberg Partnership’s (GTP) Buy-Back Centre, recently recognised both nationally by PETCO and internationally by the International Downtown Association (IDA), is emerging as a …
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – InterContinental, the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, is continuing its legacy of pioneering new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town. The landmark property – first inaugurated in May 1997 by former South African president Nelson Mandela – returns reimagined for today’s modern luxury traveller …
Mark Algra and a couple of mates recently took the BE20 on a Road Trip – ‘shaking out’ the BE20 on a trailer and then going on a screamer under spinnaker before setting down for the night in Port Owen. Squarely aimed at the affordable and maybe home completed market the BE20 is unique in …
The City of Cape Town was rocked in early October 2025 by a large-scale police operation targeting a massive network of alleged corruption involving municipal contracts. This incident exposed deep questions about the efficacy of the city’s internal oversight mechanisms. Discovery and Investigation The investigation was primarily ignited by a whistleblower’s tip-off regarding alleged …
Premier Alan Winde chaired a special Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, to provide clarity to the province’s municipalities on how the failure to pass the national budget on two occasions has impacted the Western Cape Government’s budgetary process. The PCF is an intergovernmental consultative forum aimed at strengthening partnerships between the …
The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not just an event—it’s a call to spark transformation, forge connections and power a sustainable future for Africa and beyond. With a dynamic programme bursting with …
The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data, which shows that the province still has the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa at 19.6% in Quarter 1 of 2025. “In this province, you are more likely to get a job. More people have a chance of getting a …
The Western Cape Government is committed to supporting the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2025. This year’s theme, #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe, focuses on ensuring the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on our roads. Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with nearly 1.2 million …
Human emissions of greenhouse gases have caused rapid global warming. This has made high-impact, heat extreme events around the globe more and more intense over the past 70 years. Heat extremes, such as heatwaves, can cause severe damage to infrastructure by damaging bridges and railways. They also harm ecosystems, and can lead to loss of …
Premier Alan Winde led a Western Cape Government (WCG) delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, and Austria from 21 April 2025 to 1 May 2025. Topping the agenda was further solidifying international partnerships. “Amid global trade complexity, we must maintain and deepen our relations with countries and regions that share our passion and …
