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- Cape Town needs rent control. Here are six ways we could do it
Words: Gabbi le Roux, Adam Narain and Jonty Cogger From 2023 to 2024, the average rent in the Western Cape increased by 10%, about R1 020. If we narrow it down to Cape Town, the numbers are higher. According to a recent article by News24, the average monthly rental in the city… Read more » - Walmart set to drop second SA store days after first launch
Walmart is wasting no time expanding its footprint in South Africa, with its second local store set to open its doors at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg on Friday, 28 November 2025. The launch comes just days after the retailer’s debut at Clearwater Mall, signalling a rapid rollout strategy aimed at… Read more » - The Grotto Spa upgraded: It’s everything your body’s been begging for
There’s indulgence… and then there’s The Grotto Spa: a sanctuary that’s just quietly levelled up its entire wellness experience. With the recent transformation of its hand and foot area into a spectacular, soothing oasis, and the addition of some ground-breaking treatment upgrades, the spa is ushering in a new era… Read more » - Sick leave gains meet salary stagnation in South Africa
Fresh global data comparing worker protections worldwide shows South Africa ranking near the top of the continent for sick leave support, a notable position at a time when salary growth is flattening and households are navigating shifting economic pressures. While new analysis places the country second in Africa for how… Read more » - SA schools struggle as teacher exodus alarms education sector
South Africa’s public education system is facing mounting strain after more than 30 000 educators exited the profession in the past five years, a trend that unions warn is weakening learning outcomes and stretching classrooms beyond capacity. This growing loss of skilled teachers, confirmed in a recent parliamentary reply by… Read more » - Milnerton police catch ex-captain after years on the run
(IMAGE FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES) A man who managed to avoid arrest for more than twenty years has finally been taken into custody in Cape Town, bringing a long-running search to a close. According to SmileFM and the South African Police Service, officials from the Milnerton station apprehended the 54-year-old man… Read more » - 7 artisanal bakeries to visit this weekend
Words: By Lee-Ann Steyn These seven artisan bakeries are tucked away from the city crowd, they sit in charming villages, scenic valleys and along lesser‑known routes. Each stop pairs a signature bakery with a region you will want to linger in: from coastal villages with salty air, to the vast… Read more » - South Africa’s murder rate drops but 63 die every day
South Africa’s latest crime figures reveal a mixed picture: while the national murder rate has fallen, an average of 63 people continue to lose their lives violently every day. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia released the long-awaited statistics covering April to September 2025. Between April and June, murders dropped by… Read more » - Video surfaces of child forced to drink alcohol in Mitchells Plain
A video surfaced on social media, depicting a young boy, estimated to be around six years old, being coerced into consuming alcohol in Mitchells Plain. The unsettling clip shows the child struggling with the taste of beer while a man nearby encourages him to drink, laughing at his discomfort. Multiple… Read more » - Man shot near R300 footbridge in Silversand, Delft
Delft police registered an attempted murder case after a man was shot on 27 November 2025 at about 11:20 at the footbridge on the R300 near Silversand, police told Cape {town} Etc. Police said the man was walking home towards Wesbank when an unidentified man walked past and began shooting… Read more »
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