The Khoisan have already partitioned off their own land near Grabouw
Khoisan descendants have already partitioned off their own homeland at Knoflokskraal near Grabouw along the N2.
Think clearly about informal housing fires in Masi and Cape Town
Informal settlements in Cape Town suffer fires due to lack of planning, regulations, and safety standards.

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UCT Election Commission removes six SRC members
UCT administration recalls six SRC members, weakening student representation in university governance.

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Cape Town’s water problem is not the weather
Capetonians face no water restrictions this summer, but the reality behind the "water crisis" tells a different story.
FF Plus grows by 28% as DA falls by 5% in Ward 57
Ward 57 by-election shows DA decline, FF Plus surge, signalling realignment against DA–ANC coalition political.
Salary increases for South African millionaire politicians approved
Ramaphosa approves public office salary increases amid economic strain, sparking opposition from unions and citizens.

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Tiger Brands to reopen historic Paarl factory in April 2026
Tiger Brands will reopen its historic Paarl factory in April 2026, but Cape tradition, families and environment matter more.
Integrated technology and Control in the Western Cape
Digital integration is reshaping the Western Cape, boosting efficiency while concentrating power. Where is this going?



