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- Gayton McKenzie releases breakdown of R30.9m FIFA World Cup spend
The minister said the programme cost R30 945 370.15, not the approximately R31 million figure that has circulated publicly. He said, ‘every rand accounted for’, adding that the programme was implemented through approved submissions, departmental delegations and budget controls and remains subject to Treasury regulations. He said activities included cultural… Read more » - Barrydale crowned South Africa’s best small town
By Lee-Ann Steyn / Getaway Nestled between the Langeberg Mountains and the Klein Karoo, Barrydale has long been a favourite stop for road trippers travelling along Route 62. Now, the charming Western Cape village has received another accolade after being named South Africa’s top small town in the Daily Maverick‘s Small… Read more » - Viral video highlights domestic violence after England defeat
Domestic violence warnings have resurfaced following England’s FIFA World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, after a viral TikTok video urged men not to direct anger over a football result at their partners or families, Cape {town} Etc reports. The widely shared video, posted by a UK content creator, came after… Read more » - Parliament reveals R218-billion municipal debt crisis
Parliament has revealed that households, businesses and government departments owe 69 municipalities nearly R217.8 billion, placing renewed focus on the financial strain facing local government across South Africa. The figure emerged during a joint meeting of Parliament’s committees, where lawmakers discussed National Treasury’s decision to withhold July equitable share allocations… Read more » - The world’s keyboards are missing SA’s most iconic flower emoji
The world is missing a protea emoji! South Africa’s iconic Protea, national flower, symbol of resilience and flagship of the Cape Floral Kingdom exists nowhere in the Unicode Standard’s 3 953 emojis Cape {town} Etc reports. The Wild Rescue nature reserve in the Southern Cape wants to fix that and… Read more » - Tired of spam calls? Local app offers a solution
South Africans frustrated by relentless spam calls now have a new homegrown tool designed to help block unwanted callers while giving users more control over their personal information, Cape {town} Etc reports. Built to help users fight unwanted marketing The new Android app, FokOffMense (FOM), was developed by South African… Read more » - German ambassador says farewell to South Africa after five years
Germany’s Ambassador to South Africa, Andreas Peschke, is preparing to leave the country after five years, marking the end of his diplomatic posting with a heartfelt farewell reflecting on South Africa’s people, culture and the close relationship between the two nations, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock… Read more » - Bonteheuwel councillor warns extortionists as attacks on local businesses spark fear
Ward councillor Angus McKenzie has issued a blunt warning to those behind the threats and violence, saying Bonteheuwel will not become a haven for criminals who prey on hardworking entrepreneurs, Cape {town} Etc reports. His comments come after a string of incidents that have shaken the suburb, including the fatal shooting… Read more » - Nigeria and Ghana call for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘Afrophobia’
Nigeria and Ghana condemn the ongoing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa and want the issue of “Afrophobia” discussed at the next African Union summit, Abuja said on Saturday. South Africa has been swept by weeks of protests and unrest targeting undocumented immigrants, causing tens of thousands to flee the country.… Read more » - The Polygamist puts South Africa in Netflix’s global spotlight
A local drama that had South Africans glued to their screens has now captured audiences far beyond the country’s borders, with Netflix naming South Africa as one of its standout international success stories of 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. The streaming platform’s latest viewing figures reveal that The Polygamist has become… Read more »
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