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- Eight Cape Town animation studios selected for new UN-backed growth accelerator
Eight Cape Town animation studios have been selected for a new United Nations-backed programme designed to help creative businesses attract investment, reach international markets and turn original ideas into sustainable enterprises, Cape {town} Etc reports. The initiative comes as Africa’s creative economy gains recognition for its potential to create jobs and… Read more » - Hyron Andrews’ cause of death confirmed after autopsy in France
The cause of death of South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has been confirmed as an aortic dissection, following an autopsy conducted by French authorities after the 31-year-old lock died in France last week, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Lions Rugby Company released a statement on Wednesday on behalf of the… Read more » - Bellville traders take City of Cape Town, SAPS and anti-immigrant vigilantes to court
Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp Lawyers at the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) have approached the court on behalf of over 20 immigrant traders supported by the Somali Association of South Africa against the state and anti-immigrant vigilante groups. This follows violent attacks and clashes at the Bellville trading zone and… Read more » - Government targets R38.1 billion in savings to improve SA’s spending
The South African government has made substantial strides in improving fiscal management by identifying R38.1 billion in savings over the medium term, Cape {town} Etc reports. This financial overhaul, led by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, aims to enhance the quality of public spending and ensure that funds are directed towards programmes… Read more » - DHL Stormers name team to face Scarlets
Cape Town rugby fans have another reason to look forward to Saturday afternoon, with the DHL Stormers naming a youthful but experienced squad for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship meeting with Scarlets, Cape {town} Etc reports. The match at DHL Stadium will kick off at 16:00, with the home side… Read more » - Sir Lowry’s Pass dog attack: Owner granted R5 000 bail as community seeks justice
A 59-year-old man accused of attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in an alleged Rottweiler attack in Sir Lowry’s Pass has been granted R5 000 bail, despite community opposition outside court, Cape {town} Etc reports. Willem van der Westhuizen reportedly appeared in the Somerset West Magistrate’s Court on… Read more » - South Africa introduces tariff on newsprint imports
South Africa has introduced a 5% tariff on imported newsprint, a move that could have significant implications for Canadian suppliers and the local newspaper and publishing industries. The new duty increases the general customs tariff on newsprint supplied in rolls or sheets from zero to 5%, following an investigation into… Read more » - Cape Town sets its sights on becoming Africa’s superyacht capital
Cape Town’s iconic waterfront is preparing to welcome a bigger share of the global superyacht market, with new developments at the V&A Waterfront strengthening the city’s position as a luxury gateway to Southern Africa. From high-end hospitality to upgraded marina facilities, the investment signals a broader ambition: to make Cape… Read more » - Nick Hough puts decades of Muizenberg surf history to song
Surfers Corner officially opened its brand-new parking area, and for Muizenberg locals, the spot carries weight, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Constantia Bulletin, it is the exact patch of tar where the old Muizenberg Corner Surf Club truck once idled before heading out on coastal missions. That battered,… Read more » - South African motorists to get temporary fuel levy relief from November
South African motorists will receive temporary relief from high fuel costs after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a reduction in the general fuel levy, offering some breathing room to households and businesses facing mounting transport expenses, Cape {town} Etc reports. The measures, announced during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in… Read more »
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