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Treasury suspends transfers to 69 municipalities over financial mismanagement
South Africa’s Treasury will withhold funding from 69 municipalities, including Johannesburg, to enforce fiscal discipline amid financial mismanagement.
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Doctor writes about the stories he heard while traveling by taxi
UWC political scientist Dr Jacob Cloete turns taxi commuter in his new book Stories in a Bellville Taxi, capturing the raw voices of everyday South Africans.
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Cape Flats learners embark on leadership journey to the United States
Oasis youth delegates have travelled to Boston to represent South Africa at Festival26 after community support helped fund their international trip.
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Blisters for Bread brings top Cape Town artists together
Paxton Fielies, Steven Lee Lewis and Sketchy Bongo headline the entertainment at Cape Town’s Blisters for Bread on 16 August.
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Exposure to smoke is taking a toll on Cape Town’s firefighters
A UWC study found that more than half of Cape Town firefighters surveyed reported respiratory symptoms linked to occupational smoke exposure.
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Vandalism damages new Princess Vlei trail weeks after opening
Vandals damaged the new Princess Vlei trail weeks after it opened. The City has increased patrols and is urging residents to report suspicious activity.
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Millions of unregistered youth urged to exercise their democratic right
Millions of young South Africans are still off the voters’ roll. Register now for the 4 November 2026 municipal elections — it takes five minutes.
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Young footballer dies during league match in Mitchells Plain
The death of Standards United FC player Naeem Toyer during a match has triggered widespread tributes from clubs and supporters.
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SAMRC and DFFE join forces to fight impact of air pollution
A new partnership between the SAMRC and DFFE will focus on research, monitoring and policy development to address air pollution in South Africa.
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Three arrested in separate drug busts across Cape Town
Operation Prosper led to the arrest of three suspects as Western Cape police intensified efforts to tackle drug dealing in local communities.
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