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Hill-Lewis: Cape Town seals first power deals below Eskom rates
Cape Town has signed its first power purchase agreements with independent solar producers, securing electricity below Eskom rates, a first for a South African city.
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Cape Town wins double honours at World Travel Awards Africa
Cape Town named Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at World Travel Awards Africa 2026.
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Toyota recalls 518 RAV4, Corolla and Crown models over meter fault
The National Consumer Commission has alerted consumers to a Toyota vehicle recall affecting 518 models due to a combination meter programming issue.
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Western Cape on track to add 1 800 MW to electricity grid
Premier Alan Winde says the Western Cape is on track to add 1 800 MW of new power in 2026/27, putting the province ahead of its 5 700 MW target for 2035.
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Reserve bank hold rates in July, but the path down remains on pause
The South African Reserve Bank held rates steady, keeping the repo rate at 7% and prime, the rate that sets most home loan repayments at 10.50%.
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SPAR recalls selected yoghurt products over production malfunction
SPAR has recalled selected yoghurt products due to a production malfunction. Affected products may cause stomach upset. Return for a full refund.
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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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Cape Chamber warns xenophobic rhetoric threatens economy
Cape Chamber warns that anti-immigrant violence driven by political incitement threatens lives, the economy and rule of law in South Africa.
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Cape Town rated positive by Moody’s for finance, energy and governance wins
Moody’s upgrades Cape Town’s outlook to positive, citing electricity resilience, sound financial governance and a robust credit profile.
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Petrol up R3, diesel up R7: Record-breaking fuel increases hit SA motorists from April
South African motorists will face the largest fuel price increases in the country’s history from tomorrow, 1 April, with petrol rising by R3.06 per litre and diesel by more than R7.00 per litre.
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