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- Wellway Park sewer replacement: R11.4m project under way
A major sewer upgrade is taking shape in Wellway Park, Durbanville, where 3.7km of ageing sewer mains are being replaced as part of an R11.4 million City of Cape Town project. The work is expected to be completed by April 2027 and is aimed at renewing the neighbourhood’s sewer infrastructure… Read more » - COSATU protest action 2026: What employers need to know
Employers across South Africa are being urged to take note of planned nationwide protest action linked to COSATU on Wednesday, 7 October, with the action expected to affect workplaces during the day. Labourwise reported that COSATU has notified NEDLAC of its intention to proceed with the protest action, which is… Read more » - Russia plague fears remain low after laboratory worker’s death
Concerns over a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia have prompted quarantine measures and international monitoring, but health authorities say there is currently no evidence of a wider outbreak. The situation centres on Irkutsk in Siberia, where 28-year-old laboratory technician Darya Shipilova died last week after becoming ill. She… Read more » - Woolworths adds nine new products to South Africa range
Woolworths Food has introduced nine new products to its South African range as the retailer continues to expand its premium food offering and invest in innovation. According to BusinessTech, the latest additions include mango and coconut overnight oats, Southern Smoky BBQ Beef Ribs, 100% grapefruit juice, a Biscoff dessert, shakshuka… Read more » - Cape Town beach parties: Five arrested, 1 000 alcohol units seized
What should have been a celebration for Cape Town’s matric class of 2026 ended with arrests, fines and a major alcohol seizure after thousands of young people gathered at Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, Cape {town} Etc reports. The gatherings took place on Saturday, 3 October, with between 3 000 and… Read more » - Volkswagen’s Amarok bakkies hit by recall in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a safety recall for 291 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles sold across South Africa over a potential curtain airbag deployment failure. The affected vehicles were manufactured during a limited production period and sold nationwide between 2 June and 15 September 2026, according to the NCC.… Read more » - Protesters block N2 and R300 for taps and toilets
Words: Vincent Lali / GroundUp It’s been nearly a year since shack dwellers from Covid informal settlement marched to the offices of the Western Cape Premier and Cape Town mayor to ask for toilets and water. They say they must cross the busy N2 and R300 to relieve themselves on… Read more » - Beyond 80 minutes: Why derby day at DHL Stadium is a full blown experience
If you thought Saturday’s URC coastal derby would consist purely of 80 minutes of action-packed rugby and nothing else, think again. The DHL Stormers are turning their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Hollywoodbets Sharks into a full Cape Town day out, and with tickets starting from just R90,… Read more » - 12 dog-friendly places in Cape Town for a proper day out
There is a special kind of satisfaction in seeing your dog completely exhausted after a day of exploring. Not the usual five-minute pavement loop, but a proper Cape Town outing with sandy paws, new smells and perhaps a post-walk coffee for you. From beaches and forests to green spaces and… Read more » - Groote Schuur Hospital unveils upgraded emergency and trauma centre
In the critical moments of a medical emergency, the pressure is immense – not just for those in need of urgent care, but for their families who depend on swift responses and compassionate support, Cape {town} Etc reports. At Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), this pressing reality forms the heart of… Read more »
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