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Monatea gives rooibos a sparkling new identity
A Cape Town beverage brand is turning to rooibos and indigenous botanicals to offer an alternative to conventional sweetened soft drinks, as questions about sugar content and ingredient transparency continue to shape how consumers assess what they buy. Monatea, which is co-founded by Tsepo Montsi and Imraan Jeeva, makes sparkling,… Read more »
‘Tinder Swindler’ sentenced to three years in Cape Town dating scam case
A man linked to an online dating scam that cost victims thousands of rand has been sentenced to three years in prison following a plea agreement with the State, Cape {town} Etc reports. Pius Emokpe, 52, was sentenced by the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026,… Read more »
More than 2.2 million vehicle licence discs due to expire before festive season
Motorists across South Africa are being urged to renew their vehicle licence discs ahead of the festive season, with more than 2.2 million set to expire in November and December. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned drivers not to leave renewals until the last minute, as increased traffic… Read more »
Putin courts African leaders as Russia positions itself as an alternative to the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented Russia as an alternative to Western powers during a summit in Moscow, accusing Western countries of exploiting Africa while promising closer economic cooperation, technology sharing and support for food security, Cape {town} Etc reports. The two-day Russia-Africa Summit, which began on Wednesday, 28 October, has… Read more »
Cape Town to fight SAHRC bid to block release of 49 municipal land sites
The City of Cape Town will vigorously oppose a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) application seeking to stop the release of 49 municipal properties earmarked for housing, commercial development and industrial opportunities, Cape {town} Etc reports. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised the legal action, arguing that the commission raised its… Read more »
Community food gardens tackle hunger in South Africa
Community food gardens are helping South Africans access fresh produce while creating opportunities for employment, skills development and small business growth. On Tuesday, 27 October 2026, more than 80 community food gardens across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia took part in Shoprite and Checkers’ annual Market Day, giving growers the… Read more »
Two South Africans arrested on child pornography charges in the US
Two South African men are facing separate criminal cases in the United States involving allegations of child sexual abuse material, with one suspect potentially facing decades behind bars if convicted, Cape {town} Etc reports. The cases unfolded in Oklahoma and Ohio during October 2026, following investigations into alleged online activity… Read more »
You’re on candid camera: Newlands office workers caught watching the Proteas
If your office has a view of Newlands Cricket Ground, getting through a working day during a Test match must require serious self-discipline. Two Cape Town employees, however, appeared to have found a way to enjoy the cricket without even leaving their desks. There was just one small detail they… Read more »
Harith wins approval to buy FlySafair in major South African aviation deal
South Africa’s biggest domestic airline is moving closer to a change of ownership after the Competition Tribunal approved Harith General Partners’ proposed acquisition of budget carrier FlySafair, Cape {town} Etc reports. The decision, announced on Wednesday, 28 October, marks a major step forward for the transaction, which would place one of… Read more »
Cape Town tap water quality earns excellent rating in latest report
Cape Town residents can take reassurance from the latest municipal water quality report, which confirms that the city’s drinking water continues to meet excellent standards, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate released its annual report covering the period from 1 July 2025 to… Read more »