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New doccie highlights struggle to save South Africa’s fenced Cheetahs from Inbreeding
Managing the genetic diversity and long-term survival of South Africa’s isolated cheetah populations is the focus of a new documentary.
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ANC’s Dullah Omar Region pledges renewal after election setback in Cape Town
Cape Town’s ANC blamed poor turnout and internal infighting for its disappointing election performance, pledging to rebuild community support.
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Cape Town records more than double last year’s incidents during Guy Fawkes
The City of Cape Town recorded 344 incidents between 3 and 5 November, more than double last year, with 243 fireworks-related on Guy Fawkes Day.
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Police make arrests in Mitchell’s Plain, Mfuleni and Harare
An 18-year-old was arrested in Mitchell’s Plain for possession of 80 sachets of tik after an intelligence-driven operation by Operation Prosper officers.
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomes DA’s projected 58% vote share as results trickle in
Hill-Lewis thanks Cape Town voters for their support, highlighting service delivery, job creation and economic growth as priorities.
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Matric exams halfway, 12 found with phones and crib notes in Western Cape
WC Minister of Education Jaco Londt says NSC exams have reached the halfway mark, with 12 candidates found with phones and crib notes. 3 weeks remain.
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‘No service delivery, no vote’ — Residents boycott polls, protest along Fourie Road
Residents of Phumlani settlement boycotted local elections, demanding better services, accusing political parties of neglect.
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Elections 2026 | Follow election-day developments, voter turnout and political action across Cape Town
South Africans head to the polls for the 2026 Local Government Elections on 4 November.
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ELECTIONS 2026 | Half of youth say no party represents them, Ipsos finds
Only 53% of South Africans aged 18 to 24 are registered to vote, and half say no party represents them, an Ipsos study ahead of the 2026 local elections finds.
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Western Cape exporters assess impact of South Africa losing AGOA benefits
Western Cape citrus growers and boat builders face potential challenges as South Africa prepares to lose its trade preferences under AGOA.
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