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- WC’s audit results reveal progress, but five municipalities remain under pressure
The latest municipal audit outcomes in the Western Cape paint a picture of a province that continues to outperform many parts of South Africa when it comes to financial governance, Cape {town} Etc reports. Yet beneath the positive headlines lies a reminder that some municipalities are still battling serious administrative and… Read more » - Police broaden Cape Town corruption probe with municipal office raids
The quest for integrity within the City of Cape Town faces intensified scrutiny as police broaden their investigations into alleged tender-related fraud involving a former municipal contractor, Cape {town} Etc reports. A series of dawn raids executed by the Commercial Crime Investigation Unit on Thursday saw multiple residential properties and a… Read more » - Concerns raised over suspected poisoning of Slangkop Troop baboons
This past weekend, a routine patrol by Cape Baboon Partnership rangers took a sombre turn in the tranquil surroundings of Slangkop, Cape {town} Etc reports. As rangers went about their duties, they stumbled upon an adult female baboon from the local colony who displayed signs of severe illness, remaining immobile and… Read more » - Cape Town climbs to the top as South Africa’s startup ecosystem leader
Cape Town has officially reclaimed its status as South Africa’s leading startup ecosystem, as highlighted in the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 released by StartupBlink. With a remarkable 39% year-on-year ecosystem growth rate, the city has surged 24 places in the global rankings to secure the 114th position worldwide,… Read more » - Canal+ confirms Rugby World Cup rights for DStv viewers
For South African rugby fans, there was one big question hanging over the future of sports broadcasting following Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice: would the biggest tournaments still be available on DStv? This week, the answer arrived in emphatic fashion. Canal+, the new owner of DStv parent company MultiChoice, has confirmed,… Read more » - 93 residents evacuated as relentless rain batters the Garden Route
As heavy rain continues to sweep across parts of the Western Cape, dozens of Garden Route residents have been forced from their homes while emergency teams work around the clock to monitor rising rivers, flooded roads and deteriorating conditions, Cape {town} Etc reports. Authorities confirmed that 93 people from De Rust… Read more » - BMA confirms 926 Mozambicans successfully depart South Africa
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has overseen the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals through the Lebombo Port of Entry in one of the largest coordinated repatriation operations conducted in recent months. According to the BMA, 349 of the individuals were deported from the Lindela Holding Facility by the Department of… Read more » - Watch: Inside South Africa’s fast-growing R900bn township economy
A short video by content creator Jandré de Beer is shining a light on a trend that many South Africans know well: townships are increasingly becoming centres of economic activity, innovation and entrepreneurship, Cape {town} Etc reports. In the clip, Jandré de Beer @officialjandredebeer states that ‘the money is moving… Read more » - Treat Dad to a Warrior Massage at Taj Cape Town this Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, honour the hero in your life. At J Wellness Circle, they believe every father deserves to be celebrated like the warrior he is, with moments of pure indulgence and restoration. Treat Dad to the Pehlwan Malish (Warrior Massage), a 90-minute ritual crafted to melt away tension, ease… Read more » - Stellenbosch moves to suspend GoNow e-scooters after safety concerns
The future of shared e-scooters in Stellenbosch is under threat after the municipality issued a suspension notice to GoNow, the company behind the town’s popular scooter-sharing service. As reported by IOL, the move follows growing concerns over public safety, particularly after two minors were reportedly injured while using the scooters.… Read more »
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