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Cape Town suburb’s water crisis exposes national infrastructure breakdown
Nearly 30 burst pipes in one month have left Goodwood residents frustrated, exposing Cape Town’s aging infrastructure and national service challenges.
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War of words between President and Mayor over Cape Town’s service record
A war of words has erupted between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis over the City of Cape Town’s record on service delivery in poor areas.
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Cape Town takes top spot as one of Africa’s happiest cities
97% of locals say the Mother City brings them joy in major global survey of 18,000+ people worldwide.
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Police launch festive season safety plan
The Western Cape has launched its comprehensive 2025 Safer Festive Season Operations, setting a national benchmark for collaborative law enforcement during the country’s busiest holiday period.
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Knife Show at Tygervalley to showcase Cape’s flourishing blade making scene
Forty-five knife makers display handcrafted blades at Cape Knife Show, where ancient forging techniques attract new generation of artisans.
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Cape clinics expand mental health screenings
Over the past year, a mental health screening tool has been successfully implemented in Cape Town.
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SA20 tickets going on sale today
“The opening match at Newlands on Boxing Day between defending Champions MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants promises electrifying fireworks to start the season.”
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Cape Town teacher named best special needs educator in South Africa
Chantelle Carstens, a special needs teacher at Paarl School was named South Africa’s best special needs teacher.
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Vandag is Wêreld Brooddag, so ‘botter jou brood aan albei kante’
“Die slim mense vermoed brood het reeds 12 000 jaar gelede ontstaan toe gemaalde koring gemeng is en op warm klippe gebak is.”










