# KwaZulu-Natal Grade 10 learner Duncan van Niekerk is serving up more than just aces as he embarks on a five-day tournament to raise awareness and funds against gender-based violence. From 8 to 13 July, Duncan will play for Angels’ Care, a Howick-based charity supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Duncan says he was inspired following […]
# Die Stad Johannesburg doen ʼn beroep op alle grondeienaars om ten volle gebruik te maak van die aansienlike korting op eiendomme wat deur die 2025/26-Eiendomsbelastingbeleid beskikbaar is. Die stad wil belegging in die eiendomsmark aanmoedig en belangrike voorstedelike gebiede laat herlewe. Die stad se woordvoerder, Nkosana Lekotjolo, sê dit volg na die raad se aanvaarding […]
# CapeNature’s 2025 State of Conservation Report shows major strides in biodiversity protection across the Western Cape. Over 13-thousand hectares were added to the province’s conservation estate, bringing the total to more than one-million hectares. The report highlights the impact of climate change, the need for resilience, and the vital role of partnerships with landowners […]
# eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba says a total of 25 designers will showcase their ‘Marvels of Mzansi’ collections on the main stage at the Durban July horse race on Saturday. This forms part of the Durban July Fashion Experience, which is a collaboration between eThekwini and the Hollywood Foundation. Xaba says the fashion programme includes […]
# Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the graduation and employment of 20 new peace officers in Bergrivier Municipality. The officers completed accredited training through the City of Cape Town’s Public Training College, qualifying as peace officers and traffic wardens. Marais urged them to build trust and safer […]
# The City of Cape Town has now concluded the upgrade of the Sea Point promenade and Granger Bay parking area. The project has been delayed due to the poor performance of the previous contractor. Residents and visitors will now benefit from the improvements. The city says the completion of the footway and coping at […]
# Cape Town’s first blind tourist guide, Winston Fani, is championing inclusive tourism through his company, Out of Sight Tours. Fani led Dinner in the Dark at the One-and-Only Cape Town luxury hotel, hosted in partnership with Cape Town Tourism. The guests including mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, dined in total darkness to experience the world without […]
# The Tshwane University of Technology’s Directorate of Cooperative Education and the Advancement and Partnerships Office have formalised a collaborative partnership through a newly signed Service Level Agreement. The agreement marks a strategic shift towards breaking down institutional silos by aligning efforts across the three departments. This alignment is aimed at optimising output, reducing duplication and […]
# The Western Cape Government has completed housing market studies for seven municipalities. These include Swartland, Saldanha Bay, and Knysna, as part of its second phase of research. The studies highlight severe affordability challenges, particularly in lower-income and entry-level housing segments, with demand far exceeding supply. Findings will guide targeted, evidence-based responses such as inclusionary […]
