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AARTO implementation delayed again: New December 2025 launch date announced
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) faces another postponement, giving businesses more time to prepare for sweeping changes to South African road traffic management. After years of […]
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Cape Town cruise tourism soars to record heights
Cape Town’s 2024/25 cruise season sets records with 83 ship calls, boosting the economy by R1.32 billion. Enhanced tourism strategies position the city among top global destinations, fostering job growth.
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Drinks Federation calls for urgent action as illegal alcohol market costs billions
Johannesburg – The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has called for urgent national cooperation to stop the rapid growth of the illegal alcohol trade, now worth an estimated R25.1 […]
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Winelands micro brewery claims Africa’s top beer prize for third time
FRANSCHHOEK – A modest brewery nestled in the Cape Winelands has once again claimed the continent’s most prestigious beer award, securing Best Beer in Africa at the 2025 African Beer […]
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Taxi industry violence threatens Cape Town’s economic stability
OPINION PIECE: The recent spate of violence within the Western Cape taxi industry has reached alarming levels that can no longer be ignored. Derryn Brigg, Deputy President of the Cape […]
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Bounce your way to fitness
The Western Cape’s first franchise branch of The Trampoline Squad opened at 99 Main Road in Somerset West at month-end (May), offering fun high-intensity rebounding fitness classes for all ages and fitness levels under the ownership of Bianca Havenga.
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Helderberg Ratepayers Association and the Gordon’s Bay Business Association in new partnership
In a joint statement released last week, both the HRA and the GBBA expressed their enthusiasm for this new chapter.
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New retail centre for Firlands promises to please
Interested and affected parties will have the opportunity to review the full Draft Basic Assessment Report and provide comments as part of the public participation process
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Soft-toy drive in significance of Red Cross Day
To mark World Red Cross Day (Thursday 8 May), businesses, institutions and individuals are joining forces for the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) Soft-toy Drive
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Supporting compassionate care
Local families flocked to the vibrant Autumn Market Day hosted by Helderberg Hospice, creating a lively community atmosphere while generously supporting the fundraising initiative for the organisation’s award-winning palliative care services in the Helderberg.