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- Össur South Africa sets the stage for change with ‘What’s Your Epic?’
In a groundbreaking initiative that promises to inspire both action and awareness about mobility rights, Össur South Africa has unveiled its 2026 ‘What’s Your Epic?’ campaign. This launch comes as the world gears up for the Cape Epic, one of the most iconic mountain biking competitions, set to take place… Read more » - Cape Town ranked as the sixth most congested city in the world
Cape Town has officially become the sixth most congested city in the world, as revealed by the newly-released 2025 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. An analysis of traffic conditions across 942 urban areas globally shows that the average driver in the Mother City lost a staggering 96 hours to traffic in… Read more » - City of Cape Town hits back against extortion
Words: David Capel / GroundUp As extortion tightens its stranglehold on Cape Town, the City is hitting back in court. But some township victims are in hiding, in fear of their lives. Last week, the Western Cape High Court granted the City of Cape Town an interim interdict preventing the… Read more » - WCG calls for increased road safety as festive travel rush approaches
As South Africa gears up for one of the busiest travel weekends of the festive season, the Western Cape Mobility Department is ringing the alarm bell over a troubling spike in incidents involving heavy motor vehicles (HMVs), reports Cape {town} Etc. With 43 incidents logged since the start of December… Read more » - Firefighting pioneer Arlene Wehr closes remarkable chapter in Cape Town
Cape Town is marking the end of an era as Arlene Wehr, one of the first women to step into the City’s firefighter uniform, transitions into retirement after nearly three decades of trailblazing service. Her story stretches far beyond career milestones. It is a record of firsts, long nights on… Read more » - Engen urges motorists to prep cars now
As South Africans gear up for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, long-distance driving is set to place thousands of cars under pressure. That reality forms the backdrop for Engen’s latest guidance, aimed at helping motorists prepare their vehicles before hitting the highway. The holiday rush traditionally… Read more » - Christmas in SA faces a sweet shortage: Quality Street rumoured to be discontinued
Words: Zaghrah Anthony / Bona For decades, Quality Street chocolates have been a fixture of South African Christmases, a sweet symbol of festivity, family gatherings, and childhood memories. This year, however, fans are facing a bitter revelation: reports suggest that Nestlé South Africa may have discontinued the iconic assortment. The… Read more » - Mr Price makes European debut with NKD acquisition deal
Mr Price Group has agreed to buy German value retailer NKD Group for up to €487 million, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Reuters, the deal will mark the group’s first entry into Europe. It will add about 2108 stores across seven Central and Eastern European countries. The purchase price,… Read more » - Camps Bay trails temporarily closed during suspect search
An early-morning housebreaking above Camps Bay has prompted a temporary shutdown of nearby hiking routes, as a coordinated search for three armed suspects continues across the surrounding mountain slopes, reports Cape {town} Etc. The alert was issued shortly after the incident, with officials urging anyone planning a hike in the… Read more » - City demolishes notorious Langa structure
Langa residents witnessed a long-awaited change on Wednesday, 10 December, as the City removed the derelict Special Quarters building, a structure many in the community had come to associate with persistent crime and ongoing safety concerns. The demolition marks the end of a years-long battle to reclaim a property that… Read more »
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