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- Private health providers don’t need government permission to operate, ConCourt rules
Words: Tania Broughton / GroundUp The Constitutional Court has declared sections of the National Health Act, which required private hospitals, clinics and health care providers to obtain government sanction before setting up shop, unconstitutional. The apex court ruled that the sections unjustifiably limited the right to choose a trade, occupation… Read more » - High Court showdown over the future of Joburg Zoo’s elephants
The Pretoria High Court is currently hearing a groundbreaking case that could redefine the treatment of wildlife in South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. Animal advocates have initiated a landmark legal challenge aimed at securing the release of three elephants – Lammie, Mopane, and Ramadiba from the confines of the Johannesburg… Read more » - Tourists arrested after jumping into baby monkey Punch’s enclosure
A quiet Sunday morning at Ichikawa City Zoo turned chaotic when two American tourists were arrested after allegedly entering the enclosure of one of Japan’s most recognisable animal stars, a baby macaque named Punch, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident has drawn widespread attention in Japan, not just because of… Read more » - Atlantis Man in court for impregnating 11-year-old as DA flags missing rape kits
The 32-year-old man accused of raping and impregnating an 11-year-old girl appeared briefly in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court this week, Cape {town} Etc reports. The suspect, believed to be the boyfriend of the child’s mother, remains in custody after being formally charged with rape. His matter has been postponed until 26… Read more » - Watch: Deputy mayor addresses growing Koesistergate controversy
Deputy mayor says informal home baking remains protected and Koesister sellers in Cape Town can continue baking and selling from their homes without fear of punishment, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the City, there has been widespread confusion over claims that pensioners selling food from home could face heavy… Read more » - Update: Bain’s Kloof fire largely contained
Update: 19 May, 10am Bain’s Kloof Pass firefighters have made major progress overnight, with the wildfire that sparked concern in the Cape Winelands now largely under control. After burning through mountainous terrain on Monday and forcing emergency teams onto steep slopes through the night, the blaze has been pushed back… Read more » - DA names Glynnis Breytenbach as new chief whip
The Democratic Alliance has reshuffled its leadership bench in Parliament, appointing Glynnis Breytenbach as its new chief whip in the National Assembly. The move places one of the party’s most experienced MPs at the centre of its parliamentary strategy at a time when national politics remains unusually fluid following coalition-era… Read more » - Your ultimate guide to Cape Town Marathon: Spectator edition
Want to be a spectator on Cape Town Marathon day? Streets buzzing, aunties cheering, braais, sound and colour everywhere. You’re not just watching. You’re part of the story. Plan ahead or you’ll be lekker stressed Listen, don’t be that person stuck behind a road closure looking confused at 07h45. Park… Read more » - Tickets for the Proteas vs England Test at Newlands sold out
Cricket South Africa’s ticket release for next summer’s much-anticipated Test series against England cricket team sparked frustration on Monday after tickets for the Cape Town leg at Newlands Cricket Ground appeared to sell out before the official launch time, Cape {town} Etc reports. For many local cricket fans, the experience… Read more » - 7 cosy Cape Town food spots to warm up this winter
From fireplaces to comfort plates, the city leans into seasonal dining Cape Town’s autumn and winter seasons have a way of slowing everything down. This is the season where restaurants shift into their most inviting form, with warm interiors, crackling fireplaces and menus built for comfort. These spaces offer more… Read more »
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