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- Kolisi Foundation calls for a united approach to tackle SA’s youth challenges
As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the urgency of creating better opportunities for the nation’s youth stands at the forefront of societal discourse, Cape {town} Etc reports. While the focus often circles around employment, education, and access to resources, the reality is that many young South Africans grapple with a multifaceted… Read more » - Pensioners call for higher SASSA grant as cost of living rises
South Africans receiving the SASSA Older Persons Grant say the current monthly payment is no longer enough to keep up with rising living expenses, Cape {town} Etc reports. As reported by The South African, the Older Persons Grant currently pays R2 400 per month and supports millions of South Africans aged… Read more » - Groote Schuur’s hospital school gives young patients hope
Groote Schuur’s hospital school is helping young patients continue their education while receiving care, thanks to two dedicated teachers. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants, these limited-time deals won’t last long. Snag your discount before… Read more » - Western Cape proposes actions to improve Port of Cape Town efficiency
In response to the alarming ranking of the Port of Cape Town, which placed last out of 400 global container ports in the recently released World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, the Western Cape has announced a series of targeted actions aimed at revitalising the port’s operational efficiency.… Read more » - UCT study finds medicines building up in False Bay seabed
Pollution is building beneath the surface along the False Bay seabed, with a new UCT study finding medicines, herbicides and metals across the bay’s waters and sediments, reports Cape {town} Etc. Published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, the field research sampled 19 stations between April and June 2021 and linked the… Read more » - Cape Town ramps up security amid xenophobia threats and proposed shutdown
The City of Cape Town is taking proactive measures in response to alarming threats of xenophobic violence and the anticipated shutdown scheduled for 30 June, Cape {town} Etc reports As reports spread through various communities, both residents and stakeholders in the tourism and business sectors have expressed growing concern over the… Read more » - Ebola cases in Congo hit first-month record, WHO says
Ebola cases in Congo have reached the highest total recorded during the first month of any Ebola outbreak, Cape {town} Etc reports. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that response efforts must accelerate as the virus continues spreading across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The outbreak, caused by… Read more » - East City originals: Inside Tommy’s Chop Shop and Just Like Papa
In Cape Town’s East City, Thomas Ferreira runs two businesses under one roof: Just Like Papa, a premium outdoor and heritage retail store, and Tommy’s Chop Shop, the neighbourhood bar with a car bolted to the ceiling and one of the deepest American whiskey selections in the city. We spoke… Read more » - Children as young as 13 behind fatal EMS smash and grab
A Cape Town EMS worker died of a heart attack last week after being robbed and chasing suspects along Jan van Riebeeck Drive in Elsies River and the people believed to be behind the attack are children reports Cape {town} Etc. According to EWN Seven suspects were arrested in connection… Read more » - Langa Library suffers devastating break-in just a week after R600 000 upgrade
The Langa community in Cape Town is grappling with shock and dismay following a break-in at their beloved library that took place over the weekend, Cape {town} Etc reports. Despite recently celebrating a R600 000 upgrade, the library now finds itself in distress as it was vandalised, with components of its… Read more »
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