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- Western Cape faces new property rival
For years, the Western Cape has set the pace in South Africa’s residential property market. However, fresh industry data suggests another province is quietly narrowing that gap, and doing so with momentum that’s hard to ignore. According to the Daily Investor, Mpumalanga has emerged as one of the country’s strongest-performing… Read more » - Home Affairs office planned at Civic Centre
Cape Town residents could soon have access to a new, centrally located Home Affairs office, with the City preparing to seek Council approval to lease space at the Civic Centre for an appointment-only facility operated by the National Department of Home Affairs. The proposal, expected to be tabled before Council… Read more » - Cape Town architecture that makes you stop and stare
Words: Zoe Erasmus/Getaway Magazine Cape Town is often praised for its natural beauty, the mountain, the ocean, the light, but look a little closer and you’ll find a city whose architecture quietly commands just as much attention. From sleek contemporary builds to timeworn Victorian façades, Cape Town’s architectural landscape is… Read more » - Missing Afrikaans TV star found safe
The disappearance of reality TV personality Mariana Kotze has taken a dramatic turn after police confirmed she has been found safe, even as uncertainty continues to swirl around what really happened. Mpumalanga police announced on Wednesday, 4 February, that the 67-year-old Kokkedoor season three contestant was located in Kempton Park,… Read more » - Packed taxi horror as 49 pupils pulled from one vehicle
An enforcement operation outside a primary school in Mitchells Plain took a shocking turn when officials discovered dozens of children crammed into a single taxi. City of Cape Town traffic officers were carrying out a scholar-focused operation when they stopped the vehicle and watched as 49 children climbed out, prompting… Read more » - Look: 200 students receive Eskom bursaries for energy careers
Eskom bursaries took centre stage on 3 February when the utility awarded scholarships to 200 academically deserving students to study energy-related fields, reports Cape {town} Etc. The handover aims to build skills in engineering and related sciences and to connect recipients to workplace opportunities in South Africa’s energy sector. Cape… Read more » - Mfuleni shooting: Two dead, four injured in Shire Street
Two people were killed and four others wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting in Mfuleni on Wednesday morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the Cape Times the attack happened at a premises in Shire Street, Extension 6 the victims, aged between 19 and 49 were taken to nearby hospitals for… Read more » - Draft rules cap cannabis possession at 750g, five plants
The Department of Justice has published draft regulations under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act that set clear limits on private cannabis possession, cultivation and transport, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to a statement released by the government, the draft would cap possession at 750 grams and allow up to… Read more » - Claremont road closures begin mid-February
Motorists travelling through Cape Town’s southern suburbs are being advised to plan ahead as a series of temporary road closures in Claremont come into effect later this month, forming part of ongoing transport infrastructure upgrades in the area, Cape {town}Etc reports. The City of Cape Town has confirmed that several… Read more » - Pilot project launched to curb windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive
The City of Cape Town has embarked on a significant pilot project aimed at mitigating the effects of windblown sand on Baden Powell Drive, particularly at Sandy Corner, near Monwabisi. Launched on Monday, February 2, the initiative promises to address a persistent problem that jeopardises road safety for commuters during… Read more »
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