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Langa taxi services expected to run despite association suspension
Minibus taxi services in Langa are expected to operate during Monday morning’s commute, despite the six-month suspension of the registration certificate held by the CATA Langa Inter-township Taxi Association. The City of Cape Town has clarified that the administrative suspension does not affect commuters or operators who hold valid operating… Read more »
South Africa ranks last in global financial literacy study
South Africa has ranked last in a new international financial literacy study, with respondents answering an average of 69.4% of questions correctly. However, the findings also point to strong support for improving money education, with 98.5% of South African participants believing financial education should be compulsory for school-age children. The… Read more »
Cape Town’s first electric MyCiTi buses arrive ahead of rollout
Cape Town’s transition towards electric public transport has reached another milestone, with the City taking delivery of its first seven battery-electric MyCiTi buses as preparations continue for a larger fleet serving the metro-south east. The buses arrived from Johannesburg earlier this week, bringing the number of electric buses in the… Read more »
Activists picket outside Cape Town Civic Centre
Words: Abonge Chiya and Laney Van Wyk/GroundUp Cape Town residents and activists from 13 organisations picketed outside the Civic Centre on Friday. The group’s concerns included the lack of affordable housing, safety, and the construction of data centres and the N2 safety wall. Organisations represented included Project 90 by 2030,… Read more »
Seven fresh ways to bring stone fruit to your summer table
As summer approaches, South African kitchens are welcoming the return of peaches, nectarines and plums, three seasonal favourites that offer plenty of possibilities beyond the traditional fruit bowl. With warmer days encouraging outdoor meals, picnics and relaxed gatherings, locally grown stone fruit can add colour and natural sweetness to everything… Read more »
Durbanville residents warned after elderly couple robbed at home
Residents in Durbanville have been urged to remain alert following an early-morning house robbery in Aurora, where four masked suspects allegedly entered a home while an elderly couple was asleep, restrained the occupants and spent approximately 30 minutes inside the property, Cape {town}Etc reports. The incident reportedly occurred at around… Read more »
CapeNature to phase out trade in California kingsnakes in the Western Cape
CapeNature has announced the phasing out of the trade in California kingsnakes (Lampropeltis californiae) within the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports. This transition period, which commenced on April 1, 2026, is guided by a comprehensive risk assessment that classified the species as a high risk for ecological invasion. The… Read more »
Watch: Leon Schuster breaks silence on Mama Jack backlash
South African comedian and filmmaker Leon Schuster has revisited one of the most controversial chapters of his film career, defending his portrayal of Mama Jack despite criticism surrounding the character and the film’s use of blackface. The 75-year-old entertainer recently spoke about the backlash during an interview with SABC News’… Read more »
Western Cape calls for urgent intervention to expedite medicine supplies at ports
The Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, has reached out to national Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, urging for immediate measures to streamline the importation of essential medicines at South African ports, Cape {town} Etc reports. The request comes amidst growing concerns about delays, particularly at Durban harbour,… Read more »
Princess Royal to visit Cape Town for Commonwealth Agriculture Conference
Cape Town is preparing to welcome a royal visitor, with the Princess Royal, Princess Anne scheduled to arrive in the Mother City on 3 and 4 November 2026 for a series of engagements celebrating agricultural partnerships, business opportunities and the longstanding relationship between the United Kingdom and South Africa. The… Read more »