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- Masiphumelele Gateway Market opens with new hope for local traders
New trading hub aims to bring dignity, jobs and economic growth to the Deep South The long-awaited Masiphumelele Gateway Market has officially opened in Cape Town’s Deep South, marking a major shift for informal traders who have spent years working in difficult and often unsafe conditions, reports Cape {town} Etc. Geordin… Read more » - Woman dies after tree collapses onto car in Knysna
A quiet morning in Knysna was suddenly interrupted by tragedy when a tree came crashing down onto a vehicle, claiming the life of a 37-year-old woman. The incident unfolded along Main Street, directly in front of the local police station, shortly before 8am on Wednesday. Emergency crews were dispatched to… Read more » - Expect road closures this weekend as the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K returns
Cape Town’s streets are about to feel a little different this weekend, not because of traffic, but because of thousands of runners taking over the city in one of its biggest annual races, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10k returns on 10 May 2026,… Read more » - Health officials praise South Africa hantavirus response
South Africa’s health authorities are under renewed scrutiny, and recognition, after officials moved swiftly to identify and contain a rare hantavirus case linked to an international cruise ship that docked in the country this month. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has commended the Department of Health, the National Institute for… Read more » - Kym Rapier Foundation expands impact across Africa
From a classroom in Hanover Park to flood-hit communities in Mozambique, the Kym Rapier Foundation is quietly building a network of support that stretches across Africa and beyond, one partnership, one scholarship and one community project at a time. Founded by philanthropist Kym Rapier, the foundation has grown from a… Read more » - Cameron flags firearms tracing failures in Parliament reply
Firearms tracing has come under scrutiny after a parliamentary reply revealed gaps in how recovered guns are recorded and tracked in South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. In a question to SAPS, DA MP Ian Cameron asked how many recovered firearms with legible serial numbers were not recorded on the… Read more » - Mitchells Plain athletes celebrate historic wins at nationals
Mitchells Plain athletes are being celebrated: Two young sporting standouts, gymnast Meeka Mabee and sprinter Lamicah Adamson delivered performances that earned praise across the community, reports Cape {town} Etc. In December 2025, Mabee, from Paradigm Gymnastics in Tafelsig and Mondale High School, finished first at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics national… Read more » - MP Fadiel Adams yet to be charged, court appearance likely Thursday
National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams is likely to appear in court on Thursday, according to his lawyer Bruce Hendricks, as he has not yet been formally charged following his arrest. Adams was arrested by the Political Killings Task Team and is believed to be in transit to KwaZulu-Natal in connection with… Read more » - Marriott International set to unveil Africa’s first EDITION Hotel in Cape Town
In an exciting announcement for luxury hospitality enthusiasts, Marriott International has officially signed an agreement to launch the first EDITION Hotel on the African continent in October 2026. Nestled in the iconic V&A Waterfront, The Cape Town EDITION is positioned to become an ultra-luxury hotel and private residence, spearheading a… Read more » - Update: Grassy Park newborn mother now faces murder charge
The Grassy Park newborn case now faces murder charges as the State escalated charges against Ireesha Francis (31) from child neglect to murder after her one-day-old baby girl was found dead in a drain in Lotus River, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to SmileFM Francis appeared in Wynberg Magistrate’s Court… Read more »
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