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Cape Town breaks tourism records — but the local market is losing ground
Cape Town’s tourism sector has recorded a landmark year, with a new report revealing record visitor numbers, revenue and job creation across the city.
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Police arrest more than 900 people during nationwide protests
Police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide protests on 30 June, with 12 of the 120 marches requiring law enforcement intervention.
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Minibus carrying 20 foreign nationals overturns on N1 near Hanover
A minibus travelling from Cape Town to Mozambique and transporting 14 foreign nationals and six children, overturned on the N1 on Wednesday morning.
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Bookkeeper convicted for stealing R2.3 million from employer
Former Blom Vervoer bookkeeper Michelle Van der Merwe was convicted at the KwaMaqoma Magistrate’s Court for stealing R2.3 million from her employer.
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Green groups applaud Saldanha emission licence rejection over dust pollution concerns
The West Coast District Municipality has rejected Transnet Port Terminals’ application to renew an Atmospheric Emission Licence for the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal.
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The Auditor-General’s report on local government: TWK in severe financial distress
The Auditor-General’s damning national report on local government has put the spotlight on TWK.
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Turkish Airlines to boost flights to Cape Town to 10 a week
Turkish Airlines is boosting its direct Cape Town to Istanbul service from seven to 10 flights per week, good news for tourism, trade and investment.
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NMBM warns residents about fake municipal notices circulating on WhatsApp
Residents are urged to verify banking details after scammers circulated fake Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality notices via WhatsApp to steal payments.
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Weskus-familie loof beloning uit om vermiste ouma te help opspoor
Die polisie en familie vra hulp om die vermiste 75-jarige Magdalena “Suster Lenie” Rhode op te spoor nadat sy Sondagoggend spoorloos verdwyn het.
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Prince Harry and family to stay at royal residences during first UK visit in four years
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children will stay at royal residences when they return to the UK in July for their first family visit in four years.
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