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- Video: Smash and grab incident leaves suspect dead near Langa
A smash-and-grab incident near Langa has left one suspect dead, placing renewed focus on safety along a busy Cape Town route, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident reportedly took place on Jake Gerwel Drive on Wednesday evening, where motorists have previously raised concerns about crime at traffic lights. In a… Read more » - City of Cape Town housing project has backyarders up in arms
Words: Marecia Damons/GroundUp Rachel Moraki has lived in a backyard dwelling in Ravensmead, Cape Town, for 31 years. She raised her children here and now her grandchildren too. The 59-year-old grandmother, who says she applied for a house 26 years ago, says her family is stuck in a cycle of… Read more » - SARS revenue collection tops R2 trillion for 2025/26
SARS revenue collection has crossed a major milestone, with the South African Revenue Service reporting preliminary net revenue of R2.010 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year ended 31 March 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. The figure puts the tax authority R24.7 billion above the estimate set in Budget 2025 and… Read more » - Protecting the ocean and inspiring people with the Trash Bash beach clean-up
Surrounded by the meeting point of two powerful ocean currents and framed by dramatic coastlines, the Mother City’s identity is deeply tied to the sea. At the heart of this relationship sits the Two Oceans Aquarium, an institution dedicated not only to showcasing the wonder of marine life but also… Read more » - Soldiers on the Cape Flats: Community hopes for safety amid gang violence
Amid the escalating gang violence that has plagued the Cape Flats for years, the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to Tafelsig in Mitchell’s Plain is seen as a beacon of hope by local residents. SABC News also reported that soldiers, deployed alongside members of the South… Read more » - Smash and grab warning raised at Epping Avenue junction
A smash and grab warning has been shared for the intersection of Epping Avenue and Jan van Riebeeck Road in Elsies River, reports Cape {town} Etc. Motorists were told to ‘Please be alert or avoid’. The alert has renewed concern around a stretch of road that links into a corridor… Read more » - Lions Head selfie bookings proposed for sunrise hikers
Hikers may soon need a time slot before chasing golden-hour views. Cape Town’s favourite sunrise spot could soon come with a sunrise Lions Head selfie bookings system, if a new tongue-in-cheek plan for Lion’s Head gets its way, Cape {town} Etc reports. The proposal would require hikers to reserve timed… Read more » - Family-friendly Easter weekend fun at The Galileo Open Air Cinema
The last month of the warm Cape Town summer season is upon us, culminating in a hopping good time at The Galileo’s Special Shows over Easter weekend and a glut of documentaries, nostalgic classics and contemporary rom-coms, dramas and all-age fun. April’s screenings include the annual surf and sea Wavescape… Read more » - Salt River market families told to leave
Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp People living in an informal settlement at the former horse stables next to the Salt River Market have been given two weeks notice to vacate the property by the City of Cape Town. The relocation of residents is one of the last hurdles before social housing can… Read more » - Somerset West development sees R618m sales surge
A new residential development in the Cape Winelands has delivered one of the strongest single-day property launches seen in the region, highlighting sustained demand for lifestyle-focused housing along the Western Cape’s growth corridor. During an online launch on 18 March, Pam Golding Properties concluded apartment sales worth more than R618… Read more »
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