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Blaauwberg residents bring real accountability to the Big Bay LSDF

Residents hold Cape Town municipality to account over Big Bay LSDF safety and biodiversity concerns.

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Hermanus councillor faces criminal charges after February’s meeting

Criminal assault charges filed with the South African Police Service against a Sandbaai councillor in Hermanus.

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300 signatories exposed in alleged UCT email leak

UCT Renewal raises alarm after alleged leak of private Open Letter exposing 300 signatories to harm.

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Overstrand: Why your electricity bill keeps climbing

Full COS study reveals tariff restructuring, rising fixed charges, and concerns over fairness, transparency, and legality

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Stellenbosch captured, facing serious financial risk

Former Mayor Gesie van Deventer has captured the municipality and corrupted the property portfolio, with full knowledge of DA FedEx, and has been allowed to help pick new council candidates

OVAC holds Overstrand Municipality to account over electricity tariff increases

OVAC holds Overstrand Municipality accountable over electricity tariffs, highlighting legality, transparency, and impact on vulnerable households.

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Quotas under fire: Sakeliga and NEASA lead the fight against immoral Employment Equity

Businesses brace for prolonged resistance and legal battles over South Africa’s race-based hiring quotas.

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Overstrand electricity costs: what ratepayers need to know

Overstrand residents question rising electricity bills as fixed charges increase despite limited tariff hikes.

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Ignored letters, no meetings: irresponsible southern suburbs school plan

Bergvliet residents say repeated appeals ignored as large school development moves ahead without consultation.

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The Norman Arendse question: can UCT’s council chair still command trust?

Serious allegations against UCT Council chair Norman Arendse include bullying and a R20 million donor fallout.

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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.

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