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- Paarl icon, Zomerlust Boutique Hotel welcomes a new chapter
For generations, Zomerlust has been woven into the fabric of Paarl’s Main Road, a familiar landmark with stories etched into its walls and gardens. Now, after an extensive restoration, the historic property is stepping into a new era, blending centuries of heritage with contemporary hospitality and design. The reopening of… Read more » - AI projects stumble after launch, says consultancy
Businesses across South Africa are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, hoping to unlock greater efficiency, automation and productivity. Yet despite growing investment in AI tools, many projects fail to deliver the expected results once they move beyond the launch phase, Cape {town}Etc reports. That challenge has less… Read more » - WATCH | SA to establish immigration courts, tougher penalties for employers
Words: Betha Madhomu/African Insider President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that illegal immigration is placing growing pressure on South Africa’s public services, economy and security, while announcing a sweeping government crackdown that includes tougher penalties for employers who hire undocumented migrants and the establishment of dedicated immigration courts. In a national… Read more » - Maitland biotech brand lands Nike, Dior and 65 countries
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the Maitland headquarters of TSF Group, the Cape Town-born company behind The Lab and GoodBasics, led by entrepreneur Jo Farah, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants,… Read more » - Cape homeowner pays six times original loan amount
A Cape Town labourer has raised questions about long-term home loan costs after reportedly repaying nearly six times the value of his original bond, yet still owing money nearly two decades later, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Sunday Times, Arthur Sodinga purchased an RDP house in 2008 after… Read more » - Minister Sileku travels with commuters on new GO GEORGE Route 11
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku spent Monday morning aboard the newly launched GO GEORGE Route 11, travelling between Thembalethu and the Garden Route Mall as part of an engagement with commuters using the service. According to a media statement issued by the Western Cape Mobility Department, the visit on… Read more » - South Africa live animal exports under scrutiny as global bans expand
As South Africa grapples with its controversial practice of live animal exports by sea, the government faces mounting pressure from animal welfare organisations, forming a pivotal moment in the nation’s approach to livestock trade, Cape {town} Etc reports. With legal exports of cattle, sheep, and goats continuing primarily to markets in… Read more » - Four South African beaches make global Beach 100 list
South Africa’s coastline has once again earned international recognition, with four local beaches securing spots on a global list celebrating some of the world’s most remarkable seaside destinations. According to Corona and South African Breweries (SAB), Camps Bay, Boulders Beach and Kraalbaai have returned to the 2026 Beach 100 list,… Read more » - Global survey highlights need for greater ocean education and awareness, with sustainable fishing playing its part in safeguarding fish for the future
Many people do not understand key facts about the ocean – including almost a fifth (19%) who do not know our planet is covered by more ocean than land, and over a third (34%) unaware that in some places the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is high, according to… Read more » - Table Mountain National Park to conduct ecological burns
The iconic Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is preparing for a series of ecological burns scheduled between June and July 2026, aimed at rejuvenating its vital fynbos ecosystems while simultaneously bolstering biodiversity conservation efforts, Cape {town} Etc reports. These controlled burns, which are part of the South African National Parks (SANParks)… Read more »
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