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- Mitchells Plain primary school allegations draw ACDP response
Mitchells Plain primary school sexual assault allegations draw ACDP response to reports involving two Grade 5 learners at a school in the area, reports Cape {town} Etc. In its post, the party said the Western Cape Education Department had confirmed that, based on the information available, ‘no rape took place’… Read more » - South Africa international tourist arrivals surge past 2.9 million in early 2026
South Africa’s tourism industry is on an impressive upward trajectory, showcasing a month-to-month increase in international arrivals that continues to surpass expectations, Cape {town} Etc reports. In March 2026 alone, the country welcomed 911,962 international visitors, reflecting a remarkable 12.5% increase compared to March 2025. This growth follows a record-breaking year in 2025, which… Read more » - Indulge in a Date Night Under the Stars at The President Hotel
Make Thursday nights special with The President Hotel’s Date Night Under the Stars experience. Set against the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy a relaxed yet elegant evening featuring a beautifully curated three-course dining experience, with perfectly paired drinks for each course, beneath the Cape Town sky. Here’s what you can expect T&Cs… Read more » - AI policy debacle shows dangers of technology used without public oversight
Words: Tyronne McCrindle / GroundUp Following the recent withdrawal of the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy by Minister Solly Malatsi, Tyronne McCrindle argues that AI must be governed in the public interest, not left to opaque systems and corporate power. This past Sunday, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly… Read more » - DA demands probe into Minister Tolashe over alleged use of public servants as nannies
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a parliamentary investigation into Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe over allegations that public servants were used for domestic work at her home. In a statement issued on Tuesday, DA spokesperson on social development, Nazley Sharif, said the party had written to Parliament’s Public Service Committee requesting a formal… Read more » - Visitors drugged and robbed after meeting women at Bantry Bay penthouse
A glamorous night out in Cape Town ended in a costly and unsettling morning for a group of visitors staying at a luxury penthouse in Bantry Bay. Police are now searching for two women accused of drugging and robbing the guests after the group reportedly met at one of Cape… Read more » - Cape Town rolls out smart water meters
The City has officially switched on its first smart water meter, marking the beginning of a massive shift away from the old, manual system many residents have relied on for years. It’s the first step in a citywide rollout that aims to make water use more transparent, more accurate, and,… Read more » - Pinelands 100-year dry suburb challenges Checkers liquor licence
Pinelands liquor licence tensions are rising as residents defend the suburb’s long-held dry status. A new Checkers store under construction at Bowlers Way and Howard Drive has applied for a liquor licence, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to BusinessTech, the Western Cape Liquor Authority has opened the application for public… Read more » - Cape Town’s Metrorail overhaul gains national backing
For years, Cape Town commuters have had a complicated relationship with trains, a mix of nostalgia, frustration, and cautious hope that things could one day improve. Now, that hope might be getting its clearest signal yet, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City’s long-standing push to take greater control of passenger rail… Read more » - 5 of the best forest escapes in and around Cape Town
Cape Town and the Western Cape make it very easy to swap city noise for tree-lined paths, filtered light and a slower pace. From a forest on the slopes of Table Mountain to a far-flung Garden Route giant, these green escapes offer easy day trips and bigger adventure breaks in… Read more »
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