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‘I fear my home will fall into a sinkhole’ says Cape Town resident
Words: Vincent Lali / GroundUp Every few days, a huge sinkhole on the doorstep of Vuyiseka Khethani’s home in Wetland informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, fills with sewage. ‘I fear drowning in that sinkhole,’ Khethani told GroundUp. ‘Hot, sunny weather aggravates the stench,’ she said. Sanele Kolisweni said a… Read more »
South Africa scraps major visa requirement for foreign nationals
South Africa has scrapped the requirement for foreign nationals to submit visa renewal and change-of-status applications at least 60 days before their existing visas expire, in a move expected to ease visa application backlogs and provide relief to affected families. The decision was introduced through Immigration Directive 13 of 2026,… Read more »
Cape Town’s changing landscape revealed in latest City spatial trends report
Cape Town is growing, and the changes are becoming increasingly visible in its expanding suburbs, rising residential density, and changing property market, Cape {town} Etc reports. New figures from the City of Cape Town reveal that the city’s built-up urban footprint increased by 4 056 hectares between 2012 and 2024, reflecting… Read more »
Fit Circle takes its women-only fitness community to Claremont
A women-only fitness community that began with a small weekend workout group is preparing to take its next step, with a dedicated strength-training space set to open in Claremont this month. Fit Circle, founded by Firdous Butoni and her business partner Dilshaad Bux, will open its new home at 22… Read more »
Ramaphosa warns parties after ANC election slump
The African National Congress (ANC) faces difficult coalition negotiations after suffering its worst performance in South Africa’s local government elections, securing just 30.76% of the national vote. The ANC remained the largest party but fell sharply from the 45.59% it won in the 2021 local elections. The Democratic Alliance (DA)… Read more »
Truck driver flees after R1.5m drug haul found
A truck driver is being sought by police after allegedly jumping from a moving vehicle and fleeing on foot shortly before officers discovered drugs worth an estimated R1.5 million inside it, Cape {town} Etc reports. The truck was intercepted along the N1 in the Free State on Saturday, 7 November,… Read more »
Three men killed in Grassy Park shooting as Anti-Gang Unit investigates
A shooting in Grassy Park claimed three lives on Sunday evening, with a fourth man wounded after gunmen opened fire on a group of men outside a premises in the area, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident happened at approximately 20:15 on 8 November in Glen Close, where four men,… Read more »
IEC declares South Africa’s 2026 local government elections free and fair
South Africa’s 2026 local government elections have officially been declared free and fair, with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) reporting improved voter participation and largely peaceful conditions across the country, Cape {town} Etc reports. The announcement brings an end to an intense election period that saw hundreds of… Read more »
Eben Etzebeth recalled as Boks make squad change ahead of France Test
The Springboks will have one of their most experienced players back in the fold as they prepare for a crucial Nations Championship encounter against France, Cape {town} Etc reports. Eben Etzebeth has been called up to Rassie Erasmus’ squad after recovering from injury, with the towering lock set to join… Read more »
Update: ANC suffers major losses as DA takes control in five metros
Update: 9 November, 07:00 South Africa’s political landscape has shifted significantly following the completion of the 2026 Local Government Election count, with the African National Congress (ANC) suffering major losses and the Democratic Alliance (DA) strengthening its position across the country’s biggest metros, Cape {town} Etc reports. The final national… Read more »