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The vulnerability of Cape Town’s parking marshals is not new
Parking marshals in Cape Town regularly face physical and verbal abuse from non-compliant motorists while enforcing municipal parking by-laws.
Where history meets high-end living
From a cattle post and colonial burial ground to a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard property hotspot, explore the fascinating three-century transformation of Cape Town's Green Point.
Housing group challenges Cape Town approval of Equinix data centre
A planned 174 MVA hyperscale data centre development in Cape Town has been suspended following an appeal by civil society groups over concerns regarding its impact on water,…
Witnesses heard screams, an argument and a loud bang before Anele Tembe's fatal fall from the hotel’s 10th floor
The inquest into Anele Tembe’s fatal fall from Cape Town's Pepperclub Hotel has commenced, with witnesses recalling screams, an argument, and a loud bang in the moments before…
A mansion, a markup and a warning
Steven Bartlett's decision to list his Bishopscourt mansion for R189m—nearly double what he paid two years ago—sparks vital questions about foreign capital and property pricing…
Thirza’s beautiful trash lures you in
Dutch artist Thirza Schaap collects ocean plastic from South Africa’s beaches, transforming discarded marine debris into seductive sculptures and photographs in her latest…
After 8 Sistahood: reclaiming nights and feminist joy in segregated cities
What began as a response to gendered fear in Cape Town has become the After 8 Sistahood—a movement transforming public spaces, confronting spatial apartheid, and asserting…
The man who dreamt up Century City
Martin Wragge, a South African property developer, is the enigmatic force behind some of Cape Town's most iconic developments, including Century City, Canal Walk Shopping Centre,…
Cape Town should not sacrifice its water for data centres
As the Western Cape champions data centres as the 'engine of the future economy,' this article critically examines the hidden cost: water. Drawing parallels with water-scarce…
Proof a city centre can bounce back
Twenty-five years ago, Cape Town's city centre was described as "fragile." Today, it's a thriving hub, thanks to a unique private-public partnership and significant property…
Three nights. Three artists. One feeling: Live music is back
Three sold-out nights, three distinct artists, and three unforgettable experiences in Cape Town confirm one thing: live music is back. Audiences are trading everyday treats for…
Tafelberg saga lands up in Concourt
After 10 years and four court battles, the Constitutional Court has finally ruled the 2015 sale of the old Tafelberg School site in Sea Point illegal. This landmark decision has…
Anele Tembe inquest postponed after magistrate falls ill
The inquest into the death of Anele Tembe, daughter of businessman Moses Tembe, has been postponed to September after the presiding magistrate fell ill. The hearing will examine…
CT aces it but Joburg won't even try
Cape Town's property development sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Western Cape Property Development Forum breaking attendance records. Premier Alan Winde and…
‘Puss in Boots’ puts its best paw forward in Cape Town
A teenage reviewer takes centre stage to explain why KickstArt Theatre's vibrant production of 'Puss in Boots' at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre is a must-see family pantomime for…