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Public trust shaken over Bergvliet development approval

Residents shocked after learning Tokai development already approved despite unresolved environmental concerns and limited scrutiny.

Flood season: WC govt reluctantly recognises need for maintaining infrastructure

Most flood seasons, there is significant damage and erosion. But culverts, and floodwater systems are seldom upgraded, and often simply patched with gabiens

Transnet to lease stations to private companies

Operators will not get to operate any aspects of the rail services besides the station buildings, as a commercial property transaction

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New data centres to consume 1/3 of Cape Town’s electricity

Cape Town’s planned data centre expansion could boost technology but also increase pressure on electricity supply and wild spaces.

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Jews in South Africa at a crossroads: Where to from here?

Professor Adam Mendelsohn’s UCT lecture examined, among other topics, the future of South Africa’s Jewish community .

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AfriForum offers training to SANDF

AfriForum offers SANDF security assistance after burglaries, weapons thefts and repeated breaches at Gauteng military facilities.

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China opens temporary zero-tariff trade for 20 African countries

While China has opened a temporary zero tariff window for South Africa, trade with China is not always straightforward.

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Signs of discontent emerge in Cape Town southern suburbs

Growing frustration over tariffs, service delivery and governance is testing DA support in Cape Town suburbs.

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Hill-Lewis “not a king”: Cape Town urged to repay unlawful tariff charges

Cape Town faces mounting pressure to refund residents after court rulings declared fixed tariffs unlawful.

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Nama leader backs group self-determination: “our threat is your threat”

Witbooi defends cultural rights in South Africa, saying “we don’t mess with black languages, why do they mess with our languages?”

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Cape Town council goes a year without in-person meetings

A year of virtual meetings raises concerns about transparency, accountability, and whether online formats limit debate and dissenting voices.

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Cape of Good Hope sees surge in ship traffic amid Middle East conflict

Despite rising ship traffic, most vessels bypass Durban and Cape Town, while Richards Bay coal exports grew over 10% in 2025.