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- Rethinking weight loss with dairy power
Weight loss is no longer just about eating less, and for many, that shift is changing how everyday foods like dairy are viewed. From medical treatments to evolving nutrition science, the conversation has moved beyond calorie counting. Today, the spotlight is on preserving strength, supporting metabolism, and ensuring the body… Read more » - Cape Town’s first MyCiTi electric bus debuts August
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) Cape Town’s public transport system is preparing for a significant shift, with the first electric buses expected to arrive later this year as part of a phased rollout aimed at modernising the city’s fleet. The plan, driven by City of Cape Town, will see 30… Read more » - Rat poison found in Cape Town’s dead caracals
Words: Jacques Malherbe / GroundUp Dr Gabriella Leighton has performed dozens of post-mortems on Cape Town’s caracals. She has become used to seeing the effects of anticoagulant rodenticides – rat poisons designed to cause internal haemorrhaging. ‘You see a lot of free blood in the chest and abdomen,’ she says. ‘It… Read more » - From potholes to paddles: Helen Zille’s latest Soweto stunt goes viral
Cape Town-born politician Helen Zille is at it again, with her campaign efforts leading her to more of Gauteng’s ‘waters’. Just weeks after her widely shared pothole ‘snorkelling’ moment in Johannesburg, the Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate has surfaced in another viral clip. This time, she’s perched in an inflatable raft, gliding… Read more » - Demand for luxury retirement properties surges in Cape Town’s Newlands
Newlands, a historic gem nestled in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, is experiencing remarkable growth in its property market, particularly for luxury retirement options, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to recent data from Propstats, properties in this idyllic neighbourhood are flying off the market, with an average selling time of just… Read more » - Brackenfell man vanishes after e-hailing trip
A search is underway for a 34-year-old Brackenfell man who vanished after an e-hailing trip from Cape Town’s city centre failed to reach its destination on Tuesday evening. According to Nova News, Juan-Louw Greyling was last spotted leaving the Cape Town CBD about 5:45 p.m. on April 14, after his… Read more » - Cape Town teacher dismissed for sexual misconduct against learner
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has taken a firm stance against sexual misconduct in schools, following a recent arbitration ruling that resulted in the immediate dismissal of a teacher at Forest Heights Secondary School in Eersteriver, Cape Town. The teacher, identified as Cornwell Henry Joseph, was found guilty of… Read more » - Athlone Library hit by back-to-back burglaries, forced to limit services
The Athlone Library is operating on limited services after being targeted in two consecutive burglaries over recent weekends, raising concern among City officials. The first incident took place over the Easter long weekend, (3 – 6 April) when suspects caused extensive damage to the library’s roof, removing tiles and leaving… Read more » - Are more diesel hikes coming: Here’s what the numbers are saying
South Africans faced steep fuel price hikes in April due to a spike in global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with petrol rising by R3.06 per litre and diesel increasing by over R7 per litre, despite a temporary R3 fuel levy relief. Early data suggests diesel prices… Read more » - EFF youth wing warns SA could be ‘ungovernable’ if Julius Malema is jailed
The EFF’s student wing has warned that South Africa could be ‘rendered ungovernable’ if Julius Malema is sentenced to prison in his firearm case. According to IOL, the comments came ahead of Malema’s sentencing proceedings in the East London/Kugompo City Magistrate’s Court, where he was convicted of unlawfully discharging a firearm at… Read more »
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