western cape
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The Western Cape recorded a 14% decrease in road deaths over the Easter period
Western Cape reports 14% drop in Easter road deaths, with 19 fatalities, amid increased policing, arrests and enforcement operations.
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The Western Cape recorded a 14% decrease in road deaths over the Easter period
Western Cape reports 14% drop in Easter road deaths, with 19 fatalities, amid increased policing, arrests and enforcement operations.
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Western Cape agriculture suffers R64.8 million loss from devastating fire season
The 2025/2026 fire season has dealt a severe blow to Western Cape agriculture, with economic losses estimated at R64.8 million.
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Western Cape dam levels continue to fall as water restrictions loom
Western Cape dam levels have dropped significantly due to drought, prompting municipalities to implement water-saving measures and warn of restrictions.
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Five reasons to visit Riebeek-Kasteel in the Swartland this Easter weekend
Just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the Riebeek-Kasteel valley, known for its olive groves, vineyards, and artistic community, offers family experiences.
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World Autism Awareness Day: Call for focus to shift to children’s strengths and potential
On World Autism Awareness Day, observed today on 2 April, the call is being made to celebrate autistic children’s unique strengths.
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Foot-and-mouth outbreak widens as vaccine supplies dwindle
The Western Cape faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with vaccine supplies dwindling and strict biosecurity measures urged for cattle farmers.
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Western Cape police investigate shootings that killed five
South African Police Service officers in the Western Cape are investigating two separate shooting incidents that claimed five lives.
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Western Cape dam levels plummet to 48.8% as water restrictions loom
Dam levels across Western Cape decline to 48.8% from 65.6% last year as drought conditions persist. Water restrictions loom while Knysna faces Day Zero.
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Number of Western Cape’s protected nature reserves expanded
The Western Cape has significantly expanded its conservation footprint, with more than 81 000 ha of ecologically-important land now formally protected.
