western cape
western cape
western cape
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Skills race to keep up with Western Cape construction boom
In 2025, construction created 57 341 jobs in the Western Cape, while the value of completed buildings grew by nearly 34%.
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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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Godongwana weighs in as Concourt voids Public Procurement Act
Finance Minister reacts as Concourt nullifies Procurement Act, cites flawed parliamentary process following successful legal challenge
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Cape Town boy (13) shot dead while playing with friends in Uitsig
A 13-year-old boy was shot dead this weekend in Uitsig, Cape Town while playing with his friends.
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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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CapeNature Access Week to offer free entry at reserves
CapeNature’s Access Week, from September 19-25, offers free entry to nature reserves across the Western Cape, promoting inclusivity.
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Beaufort West battles water crisis after storm destroys main pipeline
Beaufort West remains in emergency four days after flooding destroyed main water pipeline, forcing 12 schools to close affecting 9 400 learners.
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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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Unseasonable heat, dry winter leave Western Cape dams much lower than last year
Unseasonable September heat compounds Western Cape water woes as dam levels drop 17% below last year following driest winter on record.
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Western Cape dam levels dip amid El Niño summer warning
Western Cape dam levels edged lower this week as Premier Alan Winde warned of a hot, dry El Niño summer and urged residents to use water sparingly.
