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- Healthcare outreach brings essential services to Cape Town’s homeless
Homeless individuals living beneath an isolated bridge in Cape Town recently received access to essential healthcare services through a collaborative outreach initiative led by Reed Street Community Day Centre (CDC), PinkDrive and Lancet Laboratories. The initiative, which took place on 25 May 2026, formed part of ongoing efforts by the… Read more » - Yellow Level 1 wave warning for West Coast issued
A Yellow Level 1 warning for destructive waves has been issued for parts of South Africa’s west coast, affecting both the Northern and Western Cape, according to the South African Weather Service. The warning is valid for 24 June 2026, with coastal areas expected to experience strong wave activity that… Read more » - July fuel price outlook brings welcome relief for South African motorists
South Africans could be in line for a welcome break at the pumps next month, with early indications pointing to sizeable fuel price reductions after weeks of pressure from global oil market volatility. The prospect of lower fuel prices comes after international tensions in the Middle East began to ease,… Read more » - Jeffreys Bay’s surfing dreams dashed as World Surf League withdraws 2026 event
For decades, winter in Jeffreys Bay has meant more than chilly mornings and powerful swells. But in 2026, the familiar excitement is missing. Algoa FM News reports that the World Surf League (WSL) has removed Jeffreys Bay from its Championship Tour calendar, replacing the iconic South African stop with an… Read more » - Reading crisis exposes national literacy failures in schools
South Africa’s early reading crisis remains severe, with the Department of Basic Education’s Funda Uphumelele National Survey finding that only 30% of learners in Grades 1 to 3 read at grade level in their home language, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Department of Basic Education survey assessed 27 800 learners… Read more » - ‘Phanzi, Afrophobia!’ – Cape Town artists and activists reject afrophobia
Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp Calls of ‘Phanzi, Afrophobia, phanzi!’ (Down with Afrophobia) echoed through Cape Town’s Central Methodist Mission Church on Saturday afternoon, where musicians from different African countries performed in a free solidarity concert. The concert marked UN World Refugee Day and comes at a time of heightened tension… Read more » - Cybersecurity disaster: South Africa warned over major database leak
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarm bells over what may be the largest database leak in history, a shocking revelation that poses significant risks for South African citizens. On Wednesday, researchers from Cybernews uncovered an exposed database brimming with a staggering 24 billion records, which include usernames, email addresses, plaintext passwords,… Read more » - African health security is vital in the face of new threats, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African nations to fortify their health systems to better combat future health crises, Cape {town} Etc reports. Marking just over four years since the state of disaster was declared in response to the pandemic, Ramaphosa reflected on how deeply Covid-19 impacted the continent, with over 100,000… Read more » - A Little Night Music comes to Theatre on the Bay with an all-star cast
A world of elegance, seduction, wit and aching romance comes vividly to life when Cape Town Opera (CTO) presents Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical A Little Night Music at Theatre on the Bay from 30 June to 12 July 2026. The production brings together some of the country’s most celebrated performers with Aviva… Read more » - Dereleen rescues five children from suspected Tafelsig drug house
Five children were rescued during a late-night intervention at a house in Tafelsig, Mitchell’s Plain, after community members reported concerns about their living conditions, Cape {town} Etc reports. Community activist Dereleen James shared details of the intervention on Facebook, saying the children had allegedly been living in a home without… Read more »
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