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- How a Willowvale food garden turned harvest into hope
A crackling fire, freshly picked vegetables and familiar faces framed a day that was less about cooking and more about connection, as South African chef and content creator Onezwa Mbola returned to her roots in Willowvale to cook alongside local farmers at the Phawu Agripak Co-operative. Surrounded by neat rows… Read more » - US Senate confirms new envoy to South Africa
The United States Senate has confirmed media critic and conservative activist Leo Bozell as Washington’s next ambassador to South Africa, filling a post that has remained vacant for nearly a year during a period of growing diplomatic tension between the two countries. Bozell’s nomination moved through several legislative stages, including… Read more » - Cape Town backs services for initiation schools
Cape Town has taken a significant step toward improving safety and dignity at initiation schools, after councillors unanimously approved plans to formalise cooperation with the Western Cape Government on the provision of basic services during initiation seasons. The decision clears the way for a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Agreement between the… Read more » - Nearly 3000 litres of alcohol seized before peak festive season
Nearly 3 000 litres of alcohol were destroyed at the City’s Ndabeni Pound this week, offering a snapshot of the scale of public drinking enforcement faced by Cape Town authorities as the festive season gains momentum. Figures released by the municipality show that, in just the first 11 days of… Read more » - Hiker dies after fall on Lion’s Head
A morning hike on one of Cape Town’s most popular trails ended in tragedy today, after a hiker fell from a section of the Lion’s Head route within Table Mountain National Park. Information from SANParks via a Facebook post indicates that the incident occurred earlier in the morning, prompting an… Read more » - SA strengthens its fight against foot-and-mouth disease
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at eradicating Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) from the country. The plan aims not only to eradicate this crippling disease but also to restore confidence in export markets, potentially impacting a sector valued at R80 billion. On Thursday, Steenhuisen expressed optimism… Read more » - South Africa sees a surge in travel as foreign arrivals reach new heights
In November 2025, South Africa experienced a remarkable influx of travellers, with a staggering total of 3 104 092 individuals passing through its ports of entry and exit. This diverse group consisted of 729 108 South African residents and 2 374 984 foreign travellers, marking a significant interest in the… Read more » - Thousands of families live on railway reserves without water, electricity or rubbish collection
Words: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp Thousands of families living between Langa and Bonteheuwel train stations on the Central Line lack access to tap water and have no formal electricity supply. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says the City of Cape Town is responsible for providing services to… Read more » - Global study reveals South Africa as the most generous country
As the festive season approaches, a new global study has revealed that South Africans are the most generous people in the world. The research, conducted by Remitly, used the Interpersonal Generosity Scale to evaluate behavioural aspects of generosity beyond mere financial giving. With an impressive average generosity score of 51.57… Read more » - Update: Festive lights & religious symbols – City disproves ACDP’s claims
Update: In response to ACDP’s claims, the City of Cape Town has confirmed that ‘no decision has been taken to remove any Christian or religious symbolism from the festive Lights’, providing photo evidence that Christmas elements, in fact, remain a featured element this year. ‘For more than five decades, the… Read more »
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