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- The cost of flying Cape Town to Johannesburg this Easter long weekend
For South Africans itching to escape the city grind this Easter, the clock is ticking. Whether you’re a Capetonian dreaming of Johannesburg’s buzzing streets or a Joburger longing for the Mother City’s ocean breeze, flight tickets are moving fast and prices aren’t waiting for anyone. Why flights are more expensive… Read more » - Kloof Road works begin after tree clearance
Work has officially started on Kloof Road, signaling the next stage of a project focused on repairing and making safer one of Cape Town’s famous coastal roads that were damaged and raised safety worries before. The update follows site inspections that confirmed the initial clearing work, such as removing fallen… Read more » - City ramps up targeted TB testing as cases decline
Cape Town is making progress in the battle against tuberculosis, thanks to an increase in focused testing that allows health workers to spot infections sooner and lower the spread in at-risk areas, Cape {town}Etc reports. As Tuberculosis Awareness Month continues, the City of Cape Town’s Health Department is focusing more… Read more » - Look: Home Affairs drops Muslim marriage officer renewals
Muslim marriage officers are now being treated on the same basis as other religious marriage officers after the Department of Home Affairs issued a new directive on 19 March 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. This ends the requirement for Muslim religious leaders to reapply for certification every five years and… Read more » - Cartrack to refund consumers after tribunal order
A lengthy consumer dispute involving vehicle tracking company has reached its conclusion after the National Consumer Tribunal confirmed a settlement agreement that will see millions of rands returned to affected customers and changes made to company contracts, Cape {town} Etc reports. The ruling, which was completed this week on 25… Read more » - Cape Town dam levels drop to 49.2% as water use exceeds targets
Cape Town has entered an early warning phase as dam levels dropped to 49.2% this week, prompting renewed calls for residents to reduce water consumption ahead of the winter rainfall season. City officials have stressed that while Cape Town is not currently facing a drought or imminent ‘Day Zero’ scenario,… Read more » - Feeling the petrol pinch? Here’s how to stretch your budget
How to make the National Budget work for you While the National Budget comes into effect on 1 April, for many South Africans the immediate concern is the sharp increase in fuel prices. Fuel price increases implemented in March have already added pressure, with further hikes expected. Data from the Central… Read more » - Terry Bell was a force for good in the world
Words: Alide Dasnois / GroundUp Award-winning journalist, author and activist Terry Bell died on Wednesday, aged 84. Terry committed his life to the struggle for justice and freedom. He fought against apartheid, paying for it with detention and 27 years of exile, in Zambia, the United Kingdom and later in… Read more » - Salif Keita pulls out of Montreux Jazz Festival amid health scare
The organisers of the Montreux Jazz Festival have officially announced that Salif Keita will no longer be performing this weekend, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Malian singer-songwriter has unfortunately fallen ill and requires emergency medical treatment. While Keita will be unable to travel to South Africa for the Jazz Festival,… Read more » - OUTsurance marks 28 years of putting clients first
For nearly three decades, OUTsurance has grown from a challenger brand into a household name, trusted by millions for quality cover, fair treatment and service that shows up when it matters most. As the company marks its 28-year milestone, it reflects on a journey shaped by innovation, digital evolution and… Read more »
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