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Decision pending on proposed sports bar next to churches and near Kuils River mosque
The proposal was met with resistance from residents, religious institutions, and community groups. Subcouncil 14 recommended that the liquor licence application not be approved.
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Trump’s Trade Blow: 35 000 jobs on the line as US slaps heavy tariffs on exports
CAPE TOWN – South Africa is scrambling to negotiate a new trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump announced punishing 30% tariffs on exports, threatening to destroy thousands […]
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Cape Town cruise tourism soars to record heights
Cape Town’s 2024/25 cruise season sets records with 83 ship calls, boosting the economy by R1.32 billion. Enhanced tourism strategies position the city among top global destinations, fostering job growth.
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SPONSORED | Octotel and RSAWeb join forces to drive change during Youth Month
Every June, Heart FM’s 16 Days for Youth campaign transforms communities and creates lasting impact.
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Drinks Federation calls for urgent action as illegal alcohol market costs billions
Johannesburg – The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has called for urgent national cooperation to stop the rapid growth of the illegal alcohol trade, now worth an estimated R25.1 […]
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Winelands micro brewery claims Africa’s top beer prize for third time
FRANSCHHOEK – A modest brewery nestled in the Cape Winelands has once again claimed the continent’s most prestigious beer award, securing Best Beer in Africa at the 2025 African Beer […]
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Foot-and-mouth disease spreads across Africa’s largest beef producer’s major feedlots
Africa’s largest beef producer, Karan Beef, is grappling with a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has now spread across all three of its major feedlots, despite what the industry considers […]
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South Africa secures $1.5 bn World Bank infrastructure loan
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said on Monday it had won a new $1.5 billion (approximately R28.97 billion) World Bank loan to revive its sluggish growth rate through reforms targeting rundown […]
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The impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on South Africa’s economy
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East has once again highlighted the fragility of global markets and the interconnectedness of geopolitical tensions with South Africa’s economic […]
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Durbanville entrepreneur Berne de Klerk celebrates Woman of Stature nomination
Berne de Klerk, a Durbanville TV presenter, has been nominated for the Woman of Stature Awards, recognizing her contributions to wellness and community empowerment through her media agency.