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- South Africa’s September fuel price outlook takes a turn for the worse
South African motorists could face a sharp increase in fuel prices in September after the latest Central Energy Fund (CEF) data showed that recent improvements in fuel price recoveries have almost completely reversed. The latest figures indicate that petrol and diesel prices are currently showing significant under-recoveries, raising the prospect of another substantial increase… Read more » - Western Cape schools face scrutiny over admission criteria
The way some schools in the Western Cape select learners has come under renewed scrutiny, with the national Department of Basic Education raising concerns over admission practices it says can be discriminatory and exclusionary. The department’s findings followed a monitoring and evaluation process of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED),… Read more » - Malawi losing up to $700m in gold to smugglers as government tightens mining trade
Malawi could be losing as much as $700 million worth of gold every year to illegal smuggling, prompting the government to push for a more formal buying system that brings miners into the legal economy, Cape {town} Etc reports. Reportedly, Professor Leonard Kalindekafe, CEO of the Malawi Mining Investment Company (Mamico),… Read more » - Miguel South Africa 2027: Cape Town, Sun City and Pretoria dates
American R&B singer Miguel is set to return to South Africa in May 2027, with performances planned across Cape Town, Sun City and Pretoria. The announcement was shared on Instagram by Vertex Events SA (@vertexeventssa), confirming that the singer will bring his live show to three South African cities next… Read more » - Cell C reports major financial turnaround
Cell C has reported a significant improvement in its financial position after completing a major restructuring, with the South African mobile operator moving from negative equity of R8.30 billion in 2025 to positive equity of R3.35 billion for the year ended 31 May 2026. The results, reported by BusinessTech and… Read more » - Cape Town tests new ways to tackle river pollution
The City of Cape Town is testing two water remediation technologies along the Big Lotus River as part of a pilot project aimed at improving water quality before polluted flows reach Zeekoevlei. The pilot, which was introduced in May, is being carried out at several points along the river, where… Read more » - Most overused business names revealed in new research
Choosing a business name can feel like one of the simplest parts of starting a company, but new research suggests entrepreneurs could be making the process harder by gravitating towards the same familiar words, Cape {town}Etc reports. The analysis, from UK company registration provider Tide, examined more than 101 000… Read more » - JP Smith rejects Fadiel Adams’ claims at Madlanga Commission
Cape Town’s Safety and Security Mayco member JP Smith has rejected allegations made by National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams at the Madlanga Commission, describing the claims as baseless. Adams, who is continuing to give evidence before the commission, has alleged that Smith was linked to an alleged plot… Read more » - Watch: Knysna sewage water seen flowing like a river
Residents in Knysna have raised concern over sewage water flowing through the area, with a local man describing the situation as a river of foul-smelling water and calling on the municipality to find a solution. In a video shared on Facebook, the man shows the flowing water and repeatedly identifies… Read more » - Council approves donation of Atlantis Thusong Centre to Western Cape Government
The future of the Atlantis Thusong Centre has taken an important step forward, with the City of Cape Town Council approving its donation to the Western Cape Government, Cape {town} Etc reports. The move means the facility can continue serving as a central point for essential government services in the Atlantis… Read more »
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