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South Africa’s international arrivals surge as new air routes open
South Africa recorded more than 4,2 million international arrivals in the first five months of 2026, a 12.8% rise, as new air routes strengthen connectivity.
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Gugulethu residents shocked after woman found dead in shack
Residents from Kanana Informal Settlement in Gugulethu are reeling after the body of a woman was discovered in a shack on Wednesday 1 July.
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Illegal builders beware: City of Cape Town can now seize your equipment
The City of Cape Town can now seize equipment used in illegal building work, and in all four cases where notices were issued, work stopped immediately.
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Damoyi named acting Western Cape police commissioner
Premier Winde and Minister Marais welcome Maj Gen Damoyi’s appointment while urging him to tackle the SAPS’s resource constraints head-on.
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Online traveller declarations now mandatory at South African borders
Travellers entering or leaving South Africa must now complete an online declaration before travelling as SARS rolls out its new digital border system.
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Matriculant of the Year | Young leaders’ authentic voices heard
“In a country facing diverse challenges, this competition reassures young people that their background or circumstances do not define their future.”
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Burst pipe leaves SST families homeless and fearing for their safety
Residents in Town Two evacuated due to flooding from a burst pipe, criticizing the City for negligence and inadequate relocation efforts amidst ongoing infrastructure issues.
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Opinion | Immigration debate exposes South Africa’s real priorities
R600 million appeared for one march. South Africans have waited years for jobs. The immigration debate reveals whose emergencies matter.
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Barbershop owner shot dead in suspected extortion attack in Nyanga
Nyanga police registered a murder case for investigation following a shooting incident on Monday 29 June, at Emms Drive in Nyanga.
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Cape Town adopts R87.8bn budget as opposition warns rises will hit the poor hardest
Cape Town’s final budget of the current mayoral term was adopted on Monday morning amid sharp divisions in City council.
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