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- ‘I couldn’t let passengers die’: SA pilot helps avert Flydubai disaster
A South African pilot travelling as an off-duty relief crew member helped save more than 170 people after a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to take control of a Tel Aviv-bound aircraft. According to The Citizen, the incident happened aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel… Read more » - Fuel prices set for sharp October increase as petrol rises by more than R3 a litre
South African motorists are in for a painful October at the pumps, with petrol prices set to rise by more than R3 a litre from Wednesday, 7 October 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced the latest monthly fuel price adjustments, with increases also affecting… Read more » - Why wealthy foreigners are choosing South Africa’s ‘Golden Triangle’
South Africa’s Cape Winelands are emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for wealthy foreign buyers, with the so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek drawing interest for its luxury property, security and lifestyle. According to BusinessTech, the three Boland towns are attracting wealthy buyers, particularly from Europe and… Read more » - Cape Town engineer takes urine innovation to Africa final
A Cape Town-based engineering project is heading for one of Africa’s leading innovation prizes, after a urine-recovery system operating at the DHL Stadium was named among four finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Pee-Cycling system, which was co-founded by University of Cape Town (UCT) chemical engineer… Read more » - Cape Town rail vision gets boost as Foreshore plans take shape
Cape Town’s long-running debate over how to use its unfinished Foreshore highways has gained another dimension, with the Capetrain Express backing the City’s newly unveiled Foreshore Precinct Project and calling for provision to be made for a future high-capacity rail corridor, Cape {town} Etc reports. The statement comes as the City… Read more » - Retirement does not end family responsibilities – why a Will matters
For many South Africans, retirement marks a shift away from full-time work, but it does not necessarily bring an end to financial responsibilities towards children, grandchildren or other family members. As these commitments continue, estate planning can help determine how financial support and assets should be managed if the person… Read more » - Cape Rail Company: Slow down and explore the Cape by vintage train
So often, people find themselves longing to slow down, take a step back, and gain some perspective on life, yet they rarely allow themselves the pleasure. Imagine sitting on a train, a drink in one hand and a book in the other, with the scenery gliding past the window. That… Read more » - Health workers to stage protests across Cape Town this month
Words: Abonge Chiya / GroundUp Members of the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) will hold protests with community health workers (CHWs) across Cape Town this month, demanding permanent public sector jobs. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) says it recognises and values the… Read more » - Mbalula admits ANC can no longer rely on automatic voter support
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has acknowledged that the party can no longer expect voters to give it an automatic mandate, as it seeks to rebuild trust ahead of the 4 November 2026 local government elections. Speaking at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Gonubie, Eastern Cape, on Sunday,… Read more » - Airlink Cape Town to Mauritius flights launch with new direct route
For Western Cape travellers dreaming of Mauritius, getting there has just become a little easier, Cape {town} Etc reports. Airlink has launched its first-ever route to the island nation, with its inaugural non-stop flight from Cape Town taking off today and opening a direct connection between the two destinations. The… Read more »
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