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- 49 people evacuated in large-scale operation as Gamtoos River floods region
Approximately 49 residents were evacuated from the Gamtoo River Valley in the Kouga Municipality after rising floodwaters cut off access to homes and holiday accommodation, as emergency teams mounted a large-scale rescue operation under dangerous conditions, Cape {town} Etc reports. The dramatic evacuations took place in the early hours of Friday,… Read more » - The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why
Words: Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana / GroundUp Single mother of three and domestic worker Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more per day for transport since Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran on 28 February. She pays R106 a day, 25% of her wage, to take three taxis… Read more » - ConCourt judgment pushes Phala Phala impeachment process ahead
The Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala impeachment process has drawn a firm response from the Presidency, reports Cape {town} Etc. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he respects the court’s decision and remains committed to the Constitution. In a statement issued on Friday, 8 May 2026, The Presidency said Ramaphosa ‘respects… Read more » - Weather alert: Intense cold fronts to batter Cape with floods, winds & snow
The Western Cape is bracing for another bout of severe winter weather as an intense series of cold fronts is set to make landfall from Sunday, 10 May, through to Tuesday, 12 May, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds, rough seas and even snowfall, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the South… Read more » - Taylor Swift tops study on music and driving focus
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) Long drives, taxi commutes and weekend road trips have one thing in common across South Africa: music is almost always part of the ride. But while many motorists swear by certain playlists to keep them alert on the road, new research suggests some artists may… Read more » - Khayelitsha school opens robotics and AI lab for learners
Inside a classroom at Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha, learners are no longer just reading about coding and artificial intelligence, they are building it, testing it and programming it themselves. The launch of a new robotics and digital learning lab at the school marks a major step forward… Read more » - Western Cape activates disaster response as floods hit
The Western Cape government says a coordinated disaster response remains underway as severe weather continues to affect parts of the province, with the Garden Route and Central Karoo among the hardest-hit areas. Acting Premier Ivan Meyer and acting provincial MEC for Local Government Anroux Marais on Thursday outlined measures being… Read more » - Sir David Attenborough turns 100 as tributes pour in
Sir David Attenborough has turned 100, with birthday wishes pouring in as the celebrated broadcaster reached a milestone recognised around the world, reports Cape {town} Etc. Reuters reports that Attenborough said he was ‘completely overwhelmed’ by the response after expecting a quiet birthday. He thanked supporters for messages ‘from preschool groups… Read more » - MP Fadiel Adams held at secret location pending bail hearing
National Coloured Congress leader and Member of Parliament, Fadiel Adams, will remain in custody until 13 May after appearing in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on charges linked to the murder investigation of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. He was arrested in Cape Town on Tuesday and later transported to Durban.… Read more » - SABC TV licence rules still apply to households
The law has not changed yet. South Africans with a television set still need a valid SABC TV licence, even if they no longer watch broadcast TV, reports Cape {town} Etc. Newsroom ZA reports that the current rules remain in force and the SABC says TV licence still applies to… Read more »
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