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- Strong winds cause damage across Cape Town as cold front weather hits Western Cape
Strong winds have battered central Cape Town and surrounding suburbs, with reports of damage emerging from several streets as cold, wet and windy conditions move across the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports. Damage has been reported in Buitekant Street, Derry Street and Vredehoek, with residents sharing reports on social media… Read more » - AGOA extended to 2028: South Africa’s US trade future remains uncertain
South African exporters have been given a much-needed reprieve after the United States extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until the end of 2028, Cape {town} Etc reports. But while the extension gives businesses more breathing room, it does not guarantee that South Africa will still be part of… Read more » - Fuel price shock: October already looking painful for South African motorists
South African motorists are facing the prospect of another sharp fuel price increase in October, with early Central Energy Fund (CEF) data showing that petrol and diesel prices have started the month deep in under-recovery territory. The latest figures come as the latest fuel increases take effect on Wednesday, 2… Read more » - New leadership strengthens Western Cape traffic law enforcement
The Western Cape’s two major road corridors are getting new leadership as the provincial Mobility Department looks to strengthen traffic law enforcement and road safety, Cape {town} Etc reports. Thembile Qunta and Oswald July officially stepped into their new positions as Regional Directors for the N1 and N2 regions on 1… Read more » - CapeNature expands cashless payments to five more reserves
Planning a hike or day out in the Western Cape’s nature reserves is about to become a little more convenient, with CapeNature extending its cashless payment system to five more reserves this month. The change will be introduced at Assegaaibosch, Jonkershoek, Grootvadersbosch, Kogelberg and Geelkrans nature reserves as part of… Read more » - Observatory occupiers ‘at the mercy of the City and Gugulethu residents’
Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana/GroundUp The deadline for people living along the Main Road in Observatory to vacate the site is looming, but many of them say they still don’t know where they will go. In July, residents of Singabalapha informal settlement met with families living at the Masonwabe temporary relocation area… Read more » - Premium Scotch whisky returns to South Africa
South Africa is set to see the return of a group of established single malt Scotch whisky brands as SA-owned CVH Spirits rebuilds its presence in the local market following its separation from the former Distell group. The portfolio includes Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig, with the company positioning the… Read more » - South Africa’s tutoring demand rises as university places tighten
South African families are increasingly turning to tutoring not only to help learners who are falling behind, but also to strengthen the performance of high-achieving pupils facing growing competition for university places. The shift is highlighted by Teach Me 2, which says demand for personalised academic support has expanded significantly… Read more » - Ocean View park renamed in honour of Emaan Oosthuizen
A park in Ocean View has taken on a new name, one that carries both the memory of a young life lost and a message of hope for the community, Cape {town} Etc reports. Libra Road Park has officially been renamed Emaan Oosthuizen Park in memory of seven-year-old Emaan Oosthuizen, who… Read more » - SAPS dismisses Major General Feroz Khan after hearing no-show
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has dismissed Major General Feroz Khan from its ranks after the suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head failed to appear before the senior officer handling his disciplinary process on 2 September 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. SAPS confirmed Khan’s dismissal under Regulation 9(7)(b) of the… Read more »
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