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On Thursday, 30 July 2026, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers successfully hosted the Inaugural Western Cape Infrastructure Ministerial Roundtable at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, At the occasion, Minister Simmers highlighted the ongoing work in refining the single integrated infrastructure pipeline. The evaluated priority projects currently consists of a total …
Cape Town in the news: Protesting women in Cape Town ask government to act against GBV: Protesting women in Cape Town have asked the national government to act against the ongoing killing of women and children in the country.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Golden Arrows 1-4 Cape Town City: PSL highlights and results: Fagrie Lakay …
Government urges citizens to exercise caution in level 2 lockdown: Government has called on all South Africans to promote the responsible use of alcohol, as a spate of fatal accidents has occurred following the reopening of liquor sales under level 2 of the nationwide lockdown. : SAnews – South African News Edwin N West liquor …
Government committed to dealing with corruption: Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental state as allegations of corruption related to funds associated with the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have surfaced. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Cabinet champions gender equality this Women’s Month: To commemorate Women’s Month …
The storm is here: Government implementing COVID-19 surge strategy: As he told the National Assembly of the arrival of the COVID-19 storm, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says the department has started implementing a “surge strategy” in anticipation of the peak. : SAnews – South African News seshnee Over 600 000 students use HealthCheck assessment …
Government adopts zero-budgeting approach to cut spending: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced a zero-budgeting approach that will see government cutting spending on programmes it can no longer afford. : SAnews – South African News seshnee R100 billion set aside to respond to COVID-19 jobs challenge: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says the National Treasury has …
Cape Town in the news: Boity Slams The Government!: One such celebrity is rapper and television presenter, Boity Thulo. The Own Your Thrown hit-maker posted a very daring and provocative tweet whereby she did not mince her words regarding the …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Minnie Dlamini sparks pregnancy rumours: However, there was one celeb …
Government committed to youth development: President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to developing young people who will contribute to creating a prosperous country for all. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Call for youth to work with government: President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged the youth to work with government in creating an inclusive …
Government committed to fight against GBVF: Government has reiterated its commitment to improve its response to gender-based violence and remicide (GBVF). : SAnews – South African News nosihle Deputy Minister tests positive for COVID-19: Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa has tested positive for Coronavirus. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Public …
Government to study lockdown regulations judgment: The South African Government has taken note of the Johannesburg High Court ruling, which declared COVID-19 lockdown regulations in levels 3 and 4 unconstitutional and invalid. : SAnews – South African News sihle Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Reach Trust for …
Cape Town in the news: Informal settlements should actively participate in local government: The reason for so many violent service delivery protests is that people feel excluded from the decisions made on their behalf …: “Cape Town” – BingNews DA seeks clarity on ‘inconsistent’ non-contact sport Covid-19 regulations: The DA wants clarity on which athletes …
Cape Town in the news: Western Cape government says up to 9 300 people could die of Covid-19: Cape Town – The Western Cape government is anticipating that the cumulative death toll in the province as a result of Covid-19 could be as high as 9 300. This was revealed on Thursday in the weekly …
Cape Town in the news: Government may be seeing the light on need to open economy, says Cas Coovadia: Business has called for a quick move to a level 2 lockdown, saying the government needs to trust it to curb infections in the workplace …: “Cape Town” – BingNews International Space Station will be visible …
Government mulls the easing of COVID-19 lockdown: Government is considering a proposal to move the country to level 3 of the national COVID-19 lockdown by the end of May, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile President takes SA into his confidence: While the COVID-19 pandemic has seen South …
Government receives sanitary products donation: Government has received menstrual and hygiene products donated as part of COVID-19 social relief measures. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay? Fun Western Cape Fact: The Western Cape is …
MyPR: SAPPMA Urges Government To Allow Pipe Manufacturers To Re-Open Their Doors If Infrastructure Is To Be Maintained: The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) – the standards body for the local plastic pipe industry, is urging Government to allow its members to reopen their manufacturing facilities four weeks into the national COVID-19 lockdown. …
Cape Town in the news: German government begins repatriation of citizens from SA: The German Embassy said on Thursday that about 5,000 German tourists were stuck in the country and they would be repatriated from Johannesburg and Cape Town by the South African Airways (SAA).: “Cape Town” – BingNews Still in South Africa, boys all …
Government gazettes revised regulations as COVID-19 cases climb: As South Africa marked day 7 of its 21-day national lockdown, government has announced revised regulations that govern this phase – all in a bid to flatten the Coronavirus infection curve. : SAnews – South African News keamo Labour clarifies reports on North West official: The Department …
Cape Town in the news: Canadians stranded in South Africa by COVID-19 could pay K for trip home: government: “I had been bumped onto a separate airline and I wasn’t provided with this email until two hours after the departure [time],” Hoy said, speaking via Skype from Cape Town. “I booked through Lufthansa,” …: “Cape …
Cape Town in the news: Coronavirus lockdown ‘differs’ from apartheid, says SA government: Cape Town – Jackson Mthembu, Minister in the Presidency, has denied that the current nationwide lockdown is akin to apartheid’s draconian laws. Instead, he emphasised that apartheid was about …: “Cape Town” – BingNews WATCH | Bok captain Siya Kolisi does his …
Cape Town in the news: ‘Lockdown an opportunity to deal with homelessness’: Western Cape government: The City of Cape Town says the coronavirus pandemic has given them an opportunity to tackle the city’s massive homelessness problem with the urgency it deserves. But homeless people say that without …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Lockdown: Low-income pet …
KZN government clamping down on price gougers: The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs has begun negotiations with Spar KZN management, with the view of terminating the contracts of franchise owners who are involved in price hiking. : SAnews – South African News sihle Click here to submit your Cape Town News …
Cape Town in the news: Western Cape government will collaborate with private health sector to fight Covid-19: MyCiTi staff will also try to limit the number of standing passengers on buses. In a media release sent out by the City of Cape Town on 17 March, commuters were advised to avoid full or overcrowded …: …
Government places tourism high on its agenda: Tourism Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela says government places tourism high on its agenda for sustainable growth and job creation. : SAnews – South African News Edwin Shortage of masks, surgical gear as Coronavirus spreads: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on industry and governments to increase manufacturing …
Government to launch minimum wage compliance hotline: Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi will on Thursday launch a new hotline that will allow workers to report cases of non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW), at no cost to them. : SAnews – South African News Edwin Motorists urged to be safe as wet weather …
Government to take up equity in SEZs: The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is planning to take up equity in the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Fikile Majola. : SAnews – South African News Neo Mpumalanga builds seven new schools: The Mpumalanga provincial government will commence with the …
Government announces new National Minimum Wage rate: The Department of Employment and Labour says the new rate for the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each ordinary hour worked will now be R20.76. : SAnews – South African News Edwin No load shedding expected today: Eskom says it does not expect to implement rotational load shedding …
Government to regulate commercial use of hemp products: Government will this year open up and regulate the commercial use of hemp products, providing opportunities for small-scale farmers, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla State to intensify SOE re-purposing for growth, development: Government will this year intensify efforts to …
MyPR: What does local government recommend how to beat load shedding?: In a paper published recently by the Western Cape Government they recommend; “In the long term, it is better to invest in battery back-up or solar and battery back-up, rather than investing in a generator,” says Alan Straton from Straton Solar. This option of …
Government commemorates Lily Mine incident: Government is on Wednesday commemorating the Lily Mine incident in which Solomon Nyirenda, Pretty Nkambule and Yvonne Mnisi were trapped underground in Barberton, Mpumalanga in 2016. : SAnews – South African News Edwin Cellphone tower battery thieves nabbed in KZN: The Hawks in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday arrested three …
