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South African denim and lifestyle brand Tshepo has opened its first Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront, extending its retail footprint into one of the country’s most prominent shopping and tourism …Read More at Source
People Need Comedy’s skit hilariously mocks the Airlink flyover stunt, provoking laughter amidst ongoing controversy over the Springboks vs All Blacks match.Read More at Source
Two Airlink jets flew dangerously close to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, sparking global debate over safety as Captain Steeeve weighs in on the controversial flyover.Read More at Source
At UCT’s final Collective Conversations event of the year, experts examined whether load shedding truly is over and what trials remain on South Africa and the continent’s path to a just energy transition… Read More: “E-walleting the sun”: Challenges of affordability and justice for South Africa’s energy transition.
Western Cape police are offering a R50 000 reward for the safe return of missing eight-year-old Anovuyo Oncke, who went missing on 7 September 2025 after she went to play with friends in Riemvasmaak, …Read More at Source
“The spontaneous act struck a chord with Jimmy Gopperth, watching in Brazil, where he was about to play fly-half for the Classic All Blacks invitation team and share the field with ‘king’ Carlos …Read More at Source
Strong winds have caused damage across Cape Town, with reports from Buitekant Street, Derry Street and Vredehoek as severe weather hits the Western Cape.Read More at Source
The ANC says its the move by Thembinkosi Mjuza to the DA followed his failure to secure community support during the party’s candidate-selection process.Read More at Source
GOOD says it is investigating untested allegations against a Cape Town ward candidate after police confirmed his arrest and court appearance.Read More at Source
Durban’s container port has been recognised as the most improved facility globally in the 2025 World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), while Cape Town’s port has been ranked at the bottom …Read More at Source
With a murder occurring every 2.5 hours in Cape Town, the safety of our communities is in a state of emergency. Yet, the City has prioritized a R120 million N2 highway wall over direct, frontline …Read More at Source
Body recovered near Lourens River following tragic rip current incident at Strand Beach. Search for second missing man continues as authorities investigate.Read More at Source
At the heart of the All-Africa Rankings Initiative is a co-creation process through which participants will help shape its future direction… Read More: Rankings and relevance.
Wynberg Boys High mourns the loss of a promising rugby player and former pupil, who tragically died in his sleep. Remembered for his integrity and kind nature.Read More at Source
Airlink – the South African airline behind the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalary flyover that has the avivation world doing cartwheels – has …Read More at Source
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie is looking for a quicker start from his team when they take on South Africa in Saturday’s third test at Soccer City in Johannesburg after falling behind early on in the …Read More at Source
Former City of Cape Town councillor Thembinkosi Mjuza’s task as the latest DA recruit is to win the ward he won under an ANC banner five years ago.Read More at Source
“The PHA is a drought-proof farmland, the value of which has become incrementally more clear in the face of the role it must play in offsetting the worst effects of climate change,” the PHA Food and …Read More at Source
The Springboks and All Blacks are in Johannesburg for their third Test match at FNB Stadium on Saturday, having split the first two matches of the series. New Zealand won the first Test at Ellis Park …Read More at Source
The DA on Thursday officially welcomed former ANC Ward 39 councillor Thembinkosi Mjuza to the party, announcing him as their newly fielded candidate for the same Cape Town ward. DA Cape Town Metro …Read More at Source
New Zealand have made three changes for the third test against South Africa at Soccer City on Saturday, including dropping experienced hooker Codie Taylor.Read More at Source
Rassie Erasmus reveals plans for Springboks squad rotation, expecting 36 players to feature in the series against the All Blacks, with four set to miss out.Read More at Source
Having seen the DA’s work on the ground, especially in communities where the DA has no ward councillor, Mjuza says the party’s consistent service delivery was instrumental to his decision. The …Read More at Source
Tiko, an African organization headquartered in Cape Town, has been named an awardee of Action for Women’s Health — a landmark global women’s health initiative launched by Pivotal, a group of …Read More at Source
Féranaaz Farista’s PhD research hones in on the lived experiences of Muslim breastfeeding mothers, some of whom returned to work after the birth of their children… Read More: PhD research spotlights how Muslim breastfeeding mothers experience the workplace.
Tutoring demand is rising among South African families as Mathematics performance, university competition and personalised learning reshape education choices.Read More at Source
DJ Ready D has moved from the decks to the Cape Town ballots, with the People’s Movement for Change putting him into the 2026 mayoral race. SA Hip Hop Mag reports that Deon “DJ Ready D” Daniels was …Read More at Source
Ocean View’s Libra Road Park has been renamed Emaan Oosthuizen Park in memory of the seven-year-old killed in gang crossfire in 2020.Read More at Source
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the DA is campaigning “flat out” to retain control of the city, as he launches a cleaner-public-spaces pledge and defends the party’s record on service delivery …Read More at Source
Mpho Pops, Shanray van Wyk and Thabiso Mhlongo from People need Comedy (PnC) give us a funny take on how the Airlink flyover was executed.Read More at Source
