# Cape Town has been ranked ninth in Time Out’s global survey of the best cities for access to nature and green spaces. The metro ranks with Abu Dhabi, known for its 200 parks and beaches, and Chicago, which boasts over 600 parks and a long-standing commitment to urban greenery. The poll, based on over […]
# The Western Cape Government has launched a digital computerised learner’s licence testing system at Beaufort West. The system aims to modernise driver testing and improve road safety. Replacing manual tests, the touchscreen system will also reduce corruption, promote fairness, and include accessibility features for people with disabilities. Linked to the National Traffic Information System, […]
# The Gauteng Agriculture Department has distributed seedlings to 28 farming cooperatives in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, to help combat poverty and food insecurity. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to tackle hunger and strengthen local agricultural development in vulnerable communities. MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa revealed that 2.5-million people in the province […]
# International Relations and Cooperation minister, Ronald Lamola, is urging the implementation of the Peace and Security Framework in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He attended the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism for the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework in Kampala, Uganda. Lamola says the summit also reflected on the current deadly […]
# The Dan and Rose Qeqe Foundation has introduced golf to four township schools in Gqeberha by donating clubs and balls as part of a new initiative. Aimed at promoting diversity in school sports, the programme hopes to nurture young talent and shift perceptions of golf as an elite sport. By creating access in underserved […]
# The inaugural Kultura Festival will make its debut in South Africa with Symphony and Song at the Curro Durbanville High School Theatre in Cape Town on June 22nd. This family-friendly concert features the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and soprano Zanne Stapelberg, performing classical, operatic, and musical theatre pieces. The event seeks to celebrate […]
# Global leaders from South Africa, Brazil, and the United States have gathered in Cape Town with representatives from the African Union and Europe to discuss global sustainability. The F20 Climate Solutions Forum, hosted at Kirstenbosch, focuses on governance, climate finance, and a just energy transition. The conference aims to build trust and drive inclusive […]
# The United States is reportedly considering mandatory social media vetting for all foreign student visa applicants. It suggests embassies and consulates have been instructed to pause new student visa interviews, potentially delaying processing for international students. If implemented, the move could affect thousands planning to study in the US, raising concerns about privacy and […]
# The Supreme Court of Appeal is today hearing president Cyril Ramaphosa’s challenge of a ruling of the High Court in Pretoria that declared his recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as Zulu monarch unlawful. The king was traditionally crowned at Kwakhangelamankengane Royal Palace in Nongoma in 2022. The ruling followed a legal challenge by Prince […]
