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- Government asserts 30 June 2026 will be a normal working day
The South African government has firmly stated that 30 June 2026 will be a routine working day, amidst fears of national unrest linked to ongoing immigration issues, Cape {town} Etc reports At a media briefing held in Pretoria by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development… Read more » - Western Cape economy outpaces national growth in Q1 2026
In an encouraging development for the Western Cape, the province’s economy demonstrated remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing national figures and showcasing its resilience amidst ongoing economic challenges, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest data revealed that the Western Cape economy grew by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, surpassing the national… Read more » - SPCA steps in to protect animals amid rising immigration tensions in Cape Town
Amid growing fears and uncertainty surrounding widespread immigration tensions, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has taken proactive measures to safeguard pets as many residents prepare to vacate their homes, Cape {town} Etc reports. On Sunday, SPCA Inspectors were deployed across various locations in Cape Town, collaborating closely with the City… Read more » - Watch: Ramaphosa leads national support for Bafana’s World Cup charge
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have rallied behind Bafana Bafana ahead of their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout clash against Canada, calling on citizens to unite and support the national team. Bafana will face Canada in the round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday,… Read more » - US farmer sued over pay gap between Black workers and white South Africans
Five Black American farmworkers have taken legal action against a US farmer, accusing him of paying white South African workers significantly higher wages for doing similar agricultural work on the same farms, Cape {town} Etc reports. The case, reportedly filed in federal court in Greenville, Mississippi, centres on Carr Farms owner… Read more » - Broos’ Bafana ready for Canada test as South Africa targets more World Cup history
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday. Neither nation has ever reached this stage of international football’s showpiece event, and they could not have asked for a grander stage than the spectacular SoFi… Read more » - Parklands anti-immigration protest draws heavy police presence
Dozens of protesters assembled in Parklands on Saturday, 27 June, to demand stricter action against undocumented migrants in South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. Reportedly, tensions briefly flared before the march got underway, but police managed to keep the situation under control, and the demonstration ultimately unfolded without violence. The protest,… Read more » - The city responds to audit outcome after losing clean audit status
The City of Cape Town has responded to the growing political fallout after losing its coveted clean audit status, insisting residents should still have confidence in how public money is being managed, Cape {town} Etc reports. While the metro reportedly received an unqualified audit opinion for the 2024/25 financial year, the… Read more » - Yellow Level 4 warning issued as heavy rain and strong winds hit Cape Town
Cape Town residents are being warned to prepare for a wet, windy and potentially disruptive start to the week as a powerful cold front moves toward the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple warnings ahead of the system expected to hit today,… Read more » - Cape Town loses clean audit status: pressure mounts on Hill-Lewis
Cape Town’s reputation as South Africa’s model metro has taken a political and symbolic knock after the city lost its prized clean audit status, a development now fuelling criticism of Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and the DA’s long-standing governance, Cape {town} Etc reports. For years, the DA has proudly positioned Cape Town… Read more »
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