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- Gayton McKenzie clarifies DSAC paid Mama Joy’s trips
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has addressed the controversy surrounding Mama Joy Chauke’s World Cup trips, saying the President did not fund her travel, reports Cape {town} Etc. ‘Let me be clear: the President of the country did not pay for Mama Joy’s trips, despite what she may… Read more » - Western Cape rivers face rising red swamp crayfish threat
CapeNature has warned that red swamp crayfish are spreading further across the Western Cape after the invasive species was first found in the lower Olifants River canal systems in 2022, reports Cape {town} Etc. The agency says the freshwater crustacean is a ‘seriously damaging invasive species’ and is now being detected… Read more » - Hungry Lion’s bold expansion targets 200 stores
A fast-food brand that began in a modest Stellenbosch shopping centre nearly three decades ago is preparing for one of the most ambitious expansion drives in South Africa’s restaurant sector. According to the Daily Investor, Hungry Lion says it intends opening 200 new stores this year, a rollout pace that… Read more » - Cape Town revamps Zeekoevlei water system
Cape Town’s long-running effort to restore the ecological health of one of its most important wetlands has entered a new phase, with work now underway to upgrade critical water infrastructure at Zeekoevlei in the False Bay Nature Reserve. Details released by the City of Cape Town outline how the upgrade… Read more » - Watch: Mayor shows Bree Street, Lerotholi Avenue come alive
Cape Town’s Bree Street and Lerotholi Avenue open up for play and connection. In a recent reel, Geordin Hill-Lewis shared scenes of children playing cricket, riding bicycles and spending time outdoors with parents and guardians along Bree Street and Lerotholi Avenue, reports Cape {town} Etc. The video places readers in… Read more » - Dereleen James announces live Mitchells Plain drug den raid
Cape Town MP Dereleen James said she will personally intervene in a Mitchells Plain drug den tonight, broadcasting the operation live on Facebook and TikTok, reports Cape {town} Etc. In a video shared on her social channels, James said she was fed up with drugs harming communities and neglecting children.… Read more » - Harmony Dental Laboratory: 24/7 emergency denture repair in Cape Town
A broken denture can happen when you least expect it. Whether it cracks while eating, breaks overnight, or a denture tooth suddenly comes loose, the experience can be stressful and inconvenient. Dentures play an essential role in everyday life, helping people eat comfortably, speak clearly and maintain confidence in their… Read more » - Western Cape raises concerns over national athletics event coordination
The Western Cape’s Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport has voiced significant concerns following recent challenges surrounding the upcoming 2026 National High and LSEN Schools Athletics Championships. The events of the past week have unveiled underlying issues in coordination within the national athletics school sport framework, impacting provinces, schools,… Read more » - Western Cape sees 14% drop in Easter road fatalities
The Western Cape Government has reported a significant 14% reduction in road traffic fatalities during the Easter period of 2026, with the death toll falling to 19 from 22 in the previous year, Cape {town} Etc reports. This improvement can be largely attributed to an increase in visible traffic policing… Read more » - Fuel pain ahead: Motorists braced for sharp May price hikes amid global oil shock
South African motorists are expected to face another sharp fuel price increase in May 2026, with early data suggesting even steeper hikes than those recorded in April, as global oil markets remain volatile and geopolitical tensions intensify. According to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), fuel prices are… Read more »
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