Western Cape
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12 Western Cape matric candidates caught cheating half way through NSC final exams
Twelve Western Cape matric candidates have been caught cheating halfway through the November 2026 NSC exams. Education MEC Jaco Londt said six had unauthorised electronic devices, including cellphones, while another…
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Western Cape municipalities advised to impose precautionary water restrictions
The Western Cape Government has advised municipalities to introduce precautionary water restrictions ahead of a hotter and drier summer season.
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Western Cape opens R7 million tourism fund
Tourism businesses and organisations have been urged to submit applications early for a share of R7 million in provincial funding, as the Western Cape government implements a first-come, first-served approach…
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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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Franschhoek Pass remains closed as storm damage repair work still underway
Repair work is still underway on the Franschhoek Pass, which was further damaged by severe weather in May.
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Franschhoek Pass remains closed indefinitely after May floods cause extensive damage
The historic Franschhoek Pass has sustained significant damage during the May floods, marking the latest setback for the popular scenic route.
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Eskom restores 85% of power outages after devastating floods
Eskom continues to make steady progress in restoring electricity supply across storm-affected areas in the Western Cape with approximately 85% of the customer base already restored.
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Western Cape dams show marginal improvement after recent rains, but levels remain well below last year
The Western Cape’s dam levels have shown a slight increase following recent rainfall, but remain significantly depleted compared to the same period in 2025, following a hot, dry summer and…
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Western Cape records worst fire season in 25 years as dry winter looms
The Western Cape has experienced its most severe fire season in a quarter-century, with firefighting crews battling an unprecedented number of blazes.
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Western Cape protects R13.5 billion livestock industry amid FMD crisis
Active measures are being implemented in the Western Cape to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease, ensuring agricultural stability and public safety amidst the outbreak.
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