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South African youngsters snatch world title in astonishing finish
South African youngsters Karlo Marais and Misha Meyer have claimed a world championship title after edging out Portugal by just one-tenth of a second in a thrilling finish at the 2026 UIPM World Championships in Madeira, Cape {town} Etc reports. The pair won gold in the Under-11 Mixed Triathle Relay… Read more »
Goodbye TV licences? New tax planned to fund SABC
South Africa is considering a new household broadcasting tax and a levy on streaming services to replace the struggling South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television licence system, as the government seeks a sustainable funding model for the public broadcaster. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, working with consultants BMI… Read more »
Democrats deliver major blow to Trump as party takes control of Congress
A growing wave of frustration with Donald Trump has reshaped American politics, with Democrats making historic gains in the 2026 midterm elections and taking control of both chambers of Congress. The results represent a significant setback for the US president, whose Republican Party has lost ground in traditionally conservative strongholds,… Read more »
The N9 road trip: Four mountain passes, rooftop dragons and a fossil treasure trove
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn/Getaway Magazine The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s best-known self-drive routes, but travellers looking to venture further inland will find plenty of reasons to continue north. The N9 offers a scenic journey through mountain passes, historic Karoo towns and landscapes that seem to stretch endlessly towards… Read more »
Summer nights in November are sorted with The Galileo
The Galileo Open Air Cinema introduces a variety of new and old movies, a Bollywood film, a returning venue and a themed night this November. Bollywood night in November Bollywood lovers rejoice, Kal Ho Naa Ho is screening at Central Park in Century City on Friday, 13 November. The popular romantic musical… Read more »
Ramaphosa takes his turn at the ballot box as South Africa votes
President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe will cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections at Hyde Park High School in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The Presidency confirmed the voting arrangements in a statement issued on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Ramaphosa has called on registered voters across… Read more »
The 2026 election promises that could shape the City’s future
Cape Town voters head to the polls on Wednesday, 4 November, with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis seeking another term as opposition parties promise changes to housing, municipal bills, public transport and service delivery, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Democratic Alliance (DA) faces challengers Nontando Nolutshungu of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF),… Read more »
Rand braces for turbulence as elections and US trade tensions rattle markets
South Africa’s rand is facing renewed uncertainty as investors brace for the outcome of local government elections and assess the economic implications of the country’s planned exclusion from a key United States trade agreement. The currency was trading at around R16.62 against the US dollar on Tuesday, November 3, as… Read more »
South Africa’s local elections put ANC’s political future under pressure
South Africa’s local government elections are bringing years of political frustration into sharp focus, with the African National Congress (ANC) facing another major test of public confidence as voters head to the polls. After more than three decades of political dominance, the former liberation movement is fighting to convince South… Read more »
Duinefontein Road intersection faces partial closure from Thursday
Cape Town motorists travelling through Phola Park will need to adjust their routes this week, as construction work linked to the MyCiTi Phase 2A project brings partial traffic restrictions to a key intersection. The City of Cape Town will partially close the intersection of Duinefontein Road (M10) and Govan Mbeki… Read more »