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- Relief efforts accelerate after Dunoon blaze
The City of Cape Town has ramped up relief and recovery efforts in Dunoon Site 5 following a major fire that displaced hundreds of residents, with City teams, non-profit organisations and volunteers working together to provide immediate support and begin longer-term rebuilding planning. The fire, which broke out on 9… Read more » - City flags food safety as temperatures rise
As summer temperatures climb and schools return to full swing, food safety has moved firmly into focus, with the City of Cape Town urging parents and caregivers to take extra care when preparing school lunches and snacks. According to the City of Cape Town, warmer weather creates ideal conditions for… Read more » - Cops who tortured man are still on duty
Words: GroundUp/Mary-Anne Gontsana Three police officers accused of torture in the Wynberg Regional Court are still employed by the South African Police Services and ‘performing public-facing and operational duties,’ according to acting police minister Firoz Cachalia. Lieutenant Colonel Delmore Manuel, Constable Jermaine Conradie, and Constable Leigh-Ann Maroon are accused of… Read more » - Western Cape urges disaster declaration
The Western Cape is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis, with authorities urging the National Disaster Management Centre to declare the province a disaster zone following a severe drought compounded by widespread wildfires. Provincial officials say roughly 100 000 acres of rural land, an area nearly equivalent to the Caribbean island… Read more » - Airlink pauses Hoedspruit flights after flooding
Airlink has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo after severe flooding left key access roads impassable and restricted operations at the airport, which serves surrounding communities, lodges and the nearby Kruger National Park, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to Airlink, the decision was taken today, 14 January… Read more » - Cape Town airport breaks passenger record
Cape Town’s status as one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations has been underlined by a historic performance at its international airport, which handled a record-breaking 11.1 million two-way passengers in 2025. Data released by Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) shows that international travel played a major role in… Read more » - South Africa cleared from EU financial watchlist
South Africa’s standing in the global financial system received a notable boost this week after the European Union confirmed that the country has been removed from its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions, a move that follows South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) grey list. The decision… Read more » - Missing Rikus Kylander achieves five distinctions in matric exams
Update: 14 January, 3pm Noordheuwel High School revealed that Rikus Kylander, an 18-year-old student who tragically went missing while snorkelling off the coast of Mozambique, achieved an extraordinary feat by obtaining five distinctions in his matric exams. Rikus, a resident of Krugersdorp in Gauteng, disappeared on December 16, 2022, while… Read more » - Oh, what a place!
Welcome back to it. The return to rising and grinding, nine to fiving, crossing T’s, dotting I’s and chasing down KPIs and ROIs. The inbox is full, the calendar is packed, and the to-do list is already giving side-eye. You’ve earned a small victory lap. Start with the Nando’s Cabo and… Read more » - Over 2,000 dead in Iran protests as Trump promises help
The escalating protests in Iran have taken a grim turn, with reports estimating that over 2,000 people have lost their lives due to a violent crackdown by security forces, according to a human rights group. The turmoil, lasting over two weeks, has drawn international attention and condemnation, particularly from former… Read more »
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