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- ‘A portion was kicked out’: ANC challenges IEC
The ANC is pushing for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to investigate what it says was a technical glitch that resulted in some of its councillor candidates being excluded from the final nomination lists. The party says it had uploaded its candidates before the 28 August deadline but that a portion of its final… Read more » - Philippi farmland emerges as key Cape Town climate focus
The Philippi Horticultural Area has taken centre stage during Cape Town Climate Week, with its farmland, wetlands and role in water security under discussion, Cape {town} Etc reports. Farmland, wetlands and aquifer face growing pressure According to GroundUp, more than 100 climate activists and participants gathered at Vegkop Polyculture Farm… Read more » - Cape Town libraries strengthen community ties with new FOCAL agreement
Cape Town’s public libraries are getting a stronger helping hand from the communities they serve, with the City formalising its relationship with Friends of the Library groups across the metro, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City of Cape Town has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with individual Friends of… Read more » - South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza clocks 9.89 in stunning Serbia victory
South African sprinting star Bayanda Walaza has won the men’s 100m at the Serbia Athletics Meeting in Smederevo, Serbia, clocking 9.89 seconds on Wednesday, 2 September, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 20-year-old matched the personal best he set in Slovakia in July, producing another sub-9.90 performance on the international circuit.… Read more » - Baboon-proof bins are coming to Cape Peninsula homes
The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team, made up of SANParks, CapeNature and the City of Cape Town, announced its rollout on 3 September, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to an announcement, the first 2 200 of 6 000 lockable bins will be delivered to areas recording high levels… Read more » - Strong winds with sunny spells – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Friday, 4 September 2026. Cape Town can expect a very windy day, with some sunny spells, with temperatures reaching a high of 20°C and dropping to a low of 13°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of… Read more » - WCED warns teachers as fake job scam makes a comeback
Jobseekers hoping to land teaching posts in the Western Cape are being warned not to hand over money after scammers revived a scheme that falsely promises permanent employment, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), several schools have recently reported WhatsApp messages targeting teachers, particularly newly… Read more » - AGOA extended to 2028: South Africa’s US trade future remains uncertain
South African exporters have been given a much-needed reprieve after the United States extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until the end of 2028, Cape {town} Etc reports. But while the extension gives businesses more breathing room, it does not guarantee that South Africa will still be part of… Read more » - Fuel price shock: October already looking painful for South African motorists
South African motorists are facing the prospect of another sharp fuel price increase in October, with early Central Energy Fund (CEF) data showing that petrol and diesel prices have started the month deep in under-recovery territory. The latest figures come as the latest fuel increases take effect on Wednesday, 2… Read more » - New leadership strengthens Western Cape traffic law enforcement
The Western Cape’s two major road corridors are getting new leadership as the provincial Mobility Department looks to strengthen traffic law enforcement and road safety, Cape {town} Etc reports. Thembile Qunta and Oswald July officially stepped into their new positions as Regional Directors for the N1 and N2 regions on 1… Read more »
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