Water scarcity in dry places has long shaped how people have used the resource
High living costs in the Mother City are driving people to other parts of the country
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Assessments can’t be tick box exercises … if not done correctly, development will trump environmental conservation
Cape Town conference on the power and energy industry moves forward
The author says the opinion piece was the latest in a years-long campaign of misinformatio​​n about the River Club
New millionaire residents will surge by 85% in 2033, making it one of the Brics nations fastest growing wealth hubs
Western Cape premier Alan Winde talks about fighting budget cuts, a vision for the future, and his confidence ahead of the elections
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Durban and Cape Town have experienced tourism growth to achieve economic revenue exceeding pre-Covid-19 levels
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Some people occupying the Central Line are now refusing to be moved until service issues are resolved
The newly elected Democratic Alliance leader, Tertuis Simmers, has dismissed calls for a ‘CapeXit’
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The Referendum Party wants an independent Western Cape run by the Democratic Alliance
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The first Ritual pop-up store is set to open its doors in mid November ‘23 at the V&A Waterfront
The change of street and place names rouses the country’s attention unlike anything else and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon
As they start recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, FlySafair and SAA have launched new routes and are leasing additional aircraft
People living in about 110 informal structures and Wendy houses at Cathkin Village informal settlement in Heideveld are facing eviction
Last year floods battered KwaZulu-Natal and this week the Western Cape saw immense damage
A walk through the city centre and two suburbs was an exercise in mindfulness and learning how to be home again
Members attached to Kensington police in Cape Town are under investigation for alleged police brutality
Hank’s Olde Irish will now pursue civil and criminal litigation against the accusers
The High Court also dismissed SANTACO’s interdict application
Twenty-two percent of Capetonians use minibus taxis, but the city’s transport model will reduce this
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The South African National Taxi Council agreed to release a warning notice of any future strike action at least 36 hours in advance
From a tiny storeroom in the township, a dedicated team has overcome the odds to launch KisimaRadio
Police will meet Parow residents on Tuesday, two days ahead of his release under house arrest in that area
Your guide to the weekend ahead
In announcing Leonard Ramatlakane’s firing, minister Sindisiwe Chikunga thanked him for his ‘sterling work’
It’s time for the local design industry to take back its agency and reclaim its narratives, rather than letting others interpret them
Hemp bricks are becoming increasingly popular in construction because of their insulating, fire-resistant and climate-friendly properties
The Red Room offers diners a culinary tour of the East in an luxurious, old-world ambience
Five-star wining and dining at the One & Only
You leave your house at your own risk in the Cape Flats township. Motorists are a target, especially visitors. Gunshots are an everyday occurrence
Sip a cocktail in the sun then enjoy a mix-and-match meal at this cool Cape Town eatery