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From Cape Town’s top deck to Sutherland’s stars: your free Destination Guide 2026 is here
Discover your next local getaway with the Destination Guide 2026, packed with must-visit attractions, live entertainment and unforgettable local adventures.
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OPINION | Petrol at R30: The tank is full, but the wallet is empty
Households should plan for fuel in the mid-to-high R20s as normal. The era of cheap petrol is over.
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Online gambling surges as families bear the cost, SRI report shows
Online gambling grew 390% between 2021 and 2025, with R1,5 trillion wagered across the industry in 2024/25, nearly three-quarters online, an SRI report reveals.
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National Nutrition Week: Make healthy eating part of your routine
Locals are implored to embrace affordable, practical healthy eating habits during National Nutrition Week, from dietary swaps to screening.
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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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Mahlobo tevrede met vordering by Clanwilliamdam
Lise Beyers Die adjunkminister van Water en Sanitasie, David Mahlobo, sê hy is tevrede met die vordering van die Clanwilliamdam se walverhogingsprojek, wat na verwagting teen 2028 voltooi sal wees.…
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Kaaps Dictionary provides access ‘tôt vannie outsti tali in Syt Afrieka’
For the first time in history the so-called slave lingua franca is codified in a dictionary, which serves as a historic reference resource that describes the development of Kaaps words.
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Public urged to help count crane species in first nationwide census since 2006
For the first time in nearly two decades, South Africans can participate in a nationwide citizen science initiative from 24 to 27 July to count three species of cranes.
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2026 Weskus flower season blooms early, boosting tourism prospects
The 2026 Weskus flower season has arrived early, promising spectacular blooms, increased tourism and a welcome boost for local businesses.
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Experience the annual superbloom in the West Coast
Growing excitement builds in the West Coast for the annual superbloom.