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- City spends over R15 million on stolen and vandalised water infrastructure
The City of Cape Town is grappling with a staggering cost of over R15.3 million to repair and replace critical water and sanitation infrastructure that has fallen victim to theft and vandalism between July 2024 and June 2025, reports Cape {town} Etc. This urgent issue raises significant concerns about public safety… Read more » - COSATU issues 14-day ultimatum to government
Thousands of workers and community members marched through Cape Town’s streets today as COSATU led a national Day of Action, presenting a sweeping set of demands to all three spheres of government. The federation warned that failure to address their concerns within 14 days would trigger intensified protests and further… Read more » - Print isn’t dead – it’s dominating differently
An ode to ink, paper, and that irresistible new-magazine smell. They said radio would die when TV came along. Then they said TV would die when the internet showed up. And yet here we are, binge-watching, scrolling, and still turning real pages. Print media, that old-school storyteller in ink and paper,… Read more » - Solar power key to ending load-shedding, André de Ruyter says
South Africa’s recent suspension of load-shedding stems from a powerful combination of private solar investment, returning coal units, and expensive diesel generation, according to former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter. In a revealing interview, he highlighted how private citizens and businesses have effectively built the equivalent of a major power… Read more » - Minister intervenes to resolve education assistants’ stipend payment delays
The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has stepped up efforts to address the ongoing payment delays that have impacted Education Assistants engaged under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI), Cape {town} Etc reports. Acknowledging the strain these delays have imposed on many individuals and their families, Gwarube has expressed deep… Read more » - The story of Aiko Sushi: Where tradition flows into art
In the heart of South Africa’s culinary scene, Aiko has become more than a name – it’s an experience, a journey through tradition, nature and artistry. What began as a single sushi bar has evolved into a trio of distinct destinations, each one carrying the essence of Aiko yet offering… Read more » - South African activists safely return from Israel, welcomed in Jordan
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that a group of South African citizens, who were detained in Israel while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), have safely arrived in Jordan. This announcement comes as a significant relief after a tense period of uncertainty regarding their… Read more » - 96 years young: Table Mountain Cableway celebrates with discounted rides
It’s not every day that one of Cape Town’s most iconic landmarks turns 96. This October, the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) celebrates nearly a century of taking millions of visitors to the summit of one of the New7Wonders of Nature – and with the festive season just around… Read more » - Boks go tall on jokes as Cheslin Kolbe becomes ‘travel-sized teammate’
It seems the Springboks’ latest team bonding trip turned into “Bring a Short Friend to London Day”, with Cheslin Kolbe once again finding himself the butt of his teammates’ towering jokes, Cape {town} Etc reports. The pint-sized powerhouse, all 1.7 metres of rugby brilliance, joined his much taller pals RG… Read more » - Man jailed after killing Spotted Eagle Owl in Sea Point
A Cape court found 38-year-old Gustigu Mthini guilty of four charges after he beat a protected Spotted Eagle Owl on the Sea Point Promenade on 16 February 2025, Cape{town}Etc reports. The attack was filmed and shocked people who were nearby. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA said it ‘welcomes the… Read more »
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