Waterfront, Cape Union Mart and the Israel–Palestine situation
On Saturday, 7 March, both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups demonstrated at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.
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Governance concerns deepen in the Overberg
Growing governance concerns in Hermanus raise questions about infrastructure, planning, and investment confidence.
Cape Town’s 2025 R2.2 billion debt write-off: who really pays the price?
Cape Town repeatedly writes off municipal debt while rising tariffs place growing financial pressure on paying residents.
R70m uncollectable debt at Garden Route district municipality
Garden Route Municipality faces R69.9 million in bad debts, irregular spending, and Knysna property dispute risks.
Knysna municipality disputes R16m festival loss claim
Knysna rejects R16 million claim after cancelled waterfront water-polo festival amid water crisis.
Stellenbosch University faces allegations of racial bias in 2026 admissions
Stellenbosch University faces scrutiny after alleged racial bias in 2026 admissions.
Gauteng parents warned ahead of “Anti-Racism” week, 14–21 March 2026
Parents in Gauteng should be aware of the upcoming “Anti-Racism” Week and its potential consequences.
Cape Town auctions public land for R135 million amid a “no” from the public
Protesters challenge Cape Town land auction, citing transparency failures and inadequate public consultation.
Interracial tensions run high after assassination of Atlantis community leader and schoolgirl
The assassination of Eugene “Spoed” Titus during a school run after clashes with black-run taxi cartels for violating a route settlement threatens to boil over
Soldiers in the Streets: The Limits of Military Policing in Cape Town
Security analyst warns SANDF deployment offers temporary relief, not lasting solutions.
Urgent intervention needed in Eskom distribution areas in Cape Town
Vulnerable households remain without electricity as calls grow for urgent Eskom and City intervention.
South Africa’s municipal leadership pay rises outpace inflation
South Africa’s municipal leaders receive above-inflation 2026 pay increases amid service delivery and performance concerns.
CIAG takes City to Advertising Regulatory Board over false claims of lower rates
In response to recent public pressure, the City used ambiguous messaging to suggest that property rates have been lowered, when in fact they have increased above inflation across the board
Water shortages in the Western Cape: governance failures over weather
Western Cape water shortages expose governance failures, weak infrastructure management, and declining technical capacity.
Western Cape faces infrastructure gap threatening the region’s advantage
Western Cape’s economic growth outpaces infrastructure, risking exports, investor confidence, and provincial competitiveness.
Cape Town foreshore freeway redevelopment sparks traffic and urban Policy Debate
Foreshore freeway plans aim to unlock land but risk worsening Cape Town congestion.
