# CapeNature welcomes the successful conviction and sentencing of 38-year-old Mozambican national, Gustigu Mthini, who was found guilty on four charges following a violent attack on a Protected Spotted Eagle-Owl in Cape Town earlier this year. He was convicted of the illegal hunting of a protected wild animal, illegal hunting by means of a prohibited […]
# The DA in the Western Cape says the provincial government is ensuring that health infrastructure is not only maintained but significantly expanded to meet the growing needs of communities. The provincial Department of Health and Wellness has 45 active healthcare construction projects in the 2025/2206 financial year, the most ever undertaken by the province […]
# The Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute has reiterated its warning over Eskom’s controversial plans regarding the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant. This as the National Nuclear Regulator is likely to approve the 20-year licence extension for Koeberg’s Unit 2. SAFCEI’s Francesca de Gasparis says at the heart of this controversy lies Eskom’s Time-Limited Ageing […]
# Marnus Botha from Somerset West is the winner of the City of Cape Town’s inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge. The challenge encouraged members of the community to contribute ideas that reflect the metro’s resilience, cultural diversity, and spirit of togetherness. Botha’s winning concept stood out to the judges for its heartfelt symbolism and ability […]
# Economist Frederick Mitchell says South Africa faces significant economic challenges that threaten the nation’s stability and future prosperity. The ANC revealed its Economic Action Plan this week, which includes expanding electricity infrastructure, restoring the chrome and manganese industries, driving local economic development, and scaling up public employment and skills programmes. Mitchell says persistent governance issues, […]
# Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital is enhancing patient care with a major refurbishment of its laundry services. Five new 100-kilogram tunnel washers and dryers will boost linen processing, efficiency, and infection control. During upgrades, contingency plans ensure uninterrupted service. Chief Executive Officer Nthabiseng Makgana says the modernisation strengthens patient safety and operational excellence, reflecting […]
# Government, under its Presidency of the G20, has officially endorsed the Children20 as one of the formal engagement groups of the G20 Social Summit. Children20 is a dedicated platform for children and adolescents to co-shape policy recommendations that address interconnected challenges, including inequality, poverty, safety, and social protection. Sherpa and policy lead, Anzio Jacobs, […]
# This month, the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute is celebrating the growing number of South African restaurants choosing to serve cage-free eggs. Tomorrow is World Egg Day, while next Thursday will mark World Food Day. SAFCEI’s Mmathapelo Mosekedi says restaurants including Giovanni’s, the Coffee Guy Noordehoek, the Farm Shack, Bootlegger and Meraki Coffee […]
# The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure says the upgrade of a 4.7-kilometre stretch of Baden Powell Drive near Stellenbosch, to a dual carriageway between the N2 and Annandale Road at Lynedoch, has been completed. The project created 264 short-term work opportunities. MEC Tertuis Simmers says 117-million-rand was spent on procuring goods and services from […]
