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- Farm workers march to Parliament calling for land
Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp Over 100 farm workers and people living on farms, represented by Women on Farms Project (WFP), protested outside Parliament on Tuesday calling for the government to accelerate land redistribution for farm women. The women were carrying placards reading ‘We demand dignified formal housing’ and chanted… Read more » - Mild autumn sunshine with gusty winds – Wednesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 22 April 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features autumn sunshine, a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 4. Expect around 22% cloud cover during the… Read more » - Godongwana hints at possible extension of fuel levy cut
Words: Betha Madhomu / African Insider Godongwana said the government will reassess the situation at the end of April and decide whether to extend the measure beyond 5 May. Meanwhile, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has increased the diesel refund rate for on-land primary sector users from 80% to… Read more » - WP and Stormers icon Chippie Solomon laid to rest in Kuils River
Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of Western Province and Stormers stalwart Christopher ‘Chippie’ Solomon, with Keo.co.za paying tribute to the beloved rugby figure. Solomon was laid to rest in Kuils River on Tuesday, in an emotional farewell that reflected the immense impact he had on South African… Read more » - Deportation looms as public warned not to fund Viljoens
Mel and Peet Viljoen’s deportation fears have deepened after private investigator Mike Bolhuis urged South Africans not to send the couple money, saying their US stay appears to be nearing an end, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Citizen, the pair, once known from The Real Housewives of Pretoria,… Read more » - Western Cape mayoral candidates announced in DA campaign push
Western Cape mayoral candidates are back in focus as the DA has named its candidates across the province ahead of the next local government elections, reports Cape {town} Etc. The move follows the party’s earlier rollout and signals a wider campaign push as it seeks to hold municipalities it already… Read more » - USAf rejects claims that South Africa universities are collapsing
South Africa universities have come under scrutiny after Universities South Africa (USAf) rejected a recent article published on 19 April 2026 that claimed the sector was collapsing, reports Cape {town} Etc. USAf rejects claims The higher education body said the piece made sweeping claims about mismanagement, corruption and poor governance,… Read more » - Etihad Airways is quietly reshaping Africa’s skies with a bold 2027 expansion plan
Air travel across Africa is about to get a noticeable shake-up. In a move that signals growing confidence in the continent’s aviation demand, Etihad Airways has announced a fresh wave of routes connecting several key African cities to Abu Dhabi. According to Travel News, it’s not just one or two… Read more » - City rolls out in-app incident reporting for residents
A new feature on the City of Cape Town App is changing how residents report crime and by-law violations, placing a digital reporting tool directly in the hands of the public. The City’s Emergency Policing Incident Control (EPIC) team built the upgrade, which allows users to log occurrences with a… Read more » - Jerome Booysen Glenhaven home targeted in Bellville South robbery
The Bellville South house robbery at the Jerome Booysen Glenhaven home has put the alleged underworld figure back in the spotlight after police confirmed a domestic worker was tied up during the break-in, reports Cape {town} Etc. Booysen has long been linked to the Sexy Boys gang, and SABC News… Read more »
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