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UCT retains Africa’s top university title in 2027 QS world university rankings
The University of Cape Town has retained its title as Africa’s top university, placing 184th globally in the QS Rankings.
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Municipalities seek court order to stop Aarto’s phase two
Salga has approached the High Court to halt the Phase Two Aarto rollout, warning that implementing the law will cost municipalities more than it generates.
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Hundreds relocated from Zimbabwean Consulate to Epping repatriation centre
In pouring rain, Zimbabwean nationals who had gathered in large numbers outside the Zimbabwean Consulate in District Six were relocated to a Home Affairs Repatriation Centre in Epping on Sunday […]
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Government debunks fake R250 immigration notice ahead of protest
A fake R250 bounty notice for catching illegal immigrants is circulating online. Exporters Western Cape warns 30 June protests must not disrupt trade.
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Cold front warning issued for Cape Town and Western Cape
The SAWS has issued multiple weather warnings, with the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre placing emergency services on standby.
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Kirstenbosch winter wonders: Free school holiday activities for families
Kirstenbosch Winter Wonders runs 27 June to 20 July, with free entry for under-17s and daily creative and outdoor activities for the whole family.
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African penguin numbers rise at Boulders Penguin Colony
The latest African penguin census recorded 790 breeding pairs at Boulders Penguin Colony, offering hope for the conservation of the endangered species.
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Volunteers plant indigenous fynbos along the Liesbeek River
Seventeen volunteers planted 80 indigenous fynbos plants along the Liesbeek River, expanding Observatory’s Fynbos Snake garden for pollinators and birds.
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Masiphumelele football stars earn Western Cape selection
Two talented Masiphumelele learners will represent the Western Cape under-15 soccer team at the 2026 Winter National School Sport Championships.
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Record demand for City’s substance-abuse programmes
The City of Cape Town’s substance abuse prevention programmes reached 5 193 learners in nine months, well above the 3 500 target.
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