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Cape Town

Landmark battle over River Club imperils Amazon HQ plans
The Green Guardian
/ 28 January 2022

Landmark battle over River Club imperils Amazon HQ plans

If the high court in Cape Town rules for an interim interdict in the River Club project to halt building on heritage land, Amazon is likely to pull out

By Sheree Bega
Amazon’s colonial HQ in Cape Town must be stopped
Opinion
/ 26 January 2022

Amazon’s colonial HQ in Cape Town must be stopped

Wealthy foreign corporations colonise local markets and impose technologies of violence and control on local populations

By Michael Kwet and Tshiamo Malatji
It’s a Khaltsha thing: Khayelitsha’s growing middle class
National
/ 22 January 2022

It’s a Khaltsha thing: Khayelitsha’s growing middle class

In a few years the township will ‘disappear’, and Khayelitsha will become a city, believes one local entrepreneur

By Eunice Masson
New era of health science for Africa as NantSA launches vaccine-manufacturing campus
Health
/ 19 January 2022

New era of health science for Africa as NantSA launches vaccine-manufacturing campus

The first locally manufactured Covid-19 vaccine from the new facility, which is based in Cape Town, is expected within the next year

By Eunice Masson
SAA to revive Durban route
Business
/ 19 January 2022

SAA to revive Durban route

The beleaguered national carrier resumed flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town last September after exiting business rescue

By Sarah Smit
Family details four-year-old’s battle with agonising neuroblastoma
Health
/ 15 January 2022

Family details four-year-old’s battle with agonising neuroblastoma

The Philbins are only now starting to come to terms with the death of their daughter, Gracie Rae

By Chris Bateman
Gauteng’s property market lags other metros
Business
/ 13 January 2022

Gauteng’s property market lags other metros

Broker survey shows bleak prospects for Gauteng in 2022 as coastal areas lead in commercial, retail and industrial property

By Anathi Madubela
Parliament fire: attack or plain negligence?
National
/ 7 January 2022

Parliament fire: attack or plain negligence?

Rumours abound about the quality of public works upkeep and the person arrested for arson

By Eunice Masson
‘Systems were working as intended’ – department of public works and infrastructure
National
/ 4 January 2022

‘Systems were working as intended’ – department of public works and infrastructure

The joint standing committee on the financial management of parliament met about preliminary findings on fire damage

By Anathi Madubela
Parliament fire arson case postponed
National
/ 4 January 2022

Parliament fire arson case postponed

Hawks not ruling out the possibility of more suspects being arrested as the investigation continues

By Eunice Masson
Tech-boosted English classes reach more migrants
Education
/ 4 January 2022

Tech-boosted English classes reach more migrants

Covid-19 lockdowns forced a Cape Town organisation to adapt its teaching methods. Now its language instruction helps those living in other parts of Africa and even beyond

By Jan Bornman
Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s funeral scheduled for New Year’s Day
National
/ 30 December 2021

Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s funeral scheduled for New Year’s Day

Desmond Tutu will be laid to rest at St George’s Cathedral, fittingly known as the “people’s cathedral”, on Saturday.

By Eunice Masson
Family member of alleged gang leader shot and killed in Cape Town
National
/ 29 December 2021

Family member of alleged gang leader shot and killed in Cape Town

Community members live in fear of possible retaliatory shooting as police suspect the motive was gang related.

By Eunice Masson
Beach scribe keeps Cape Town perfectly carved
Friday
/ 15 December 2021

Beach scribe keeps Cape Town perfectly carved

Self-taught beach calligrapher Andrew van der Merwe explains how he has carved a career as a professional lettering artist

By Eunice Masson
Cape Town police confiscate illegal drugs in pre-holiday crackdown
National
/ 6 December 2021

Cape Town police confiscate illegal drugs in pre-holiday crackdown

Drug abuse trends upward during the festive season

By Eunice Masson
It’s a goal: How a former gangster is changing the lives of children through football
Sport
/ 21 November 2021

It’s a goal: How a former gangster is changing the lives of children through football

Wynne Dryden is dedicating his life to children in Epping Forest’s gang-riddled streets with the help of his love for soccer

By Eunice Masson
Aunty Mina’s matric breakfasts a boost for Delft’s grade 12s
Education
/ 14 November 2021

Aunty Mina’s matric breakfasts a boost for Delft’s grade 12s

Learners writing their final exams are motivated by the delicious fare served at an oasis in Delft, Cape Town

By Eunice Masson
Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Ramaphosa urges political leaders to work together as coalition talks begin

Of South Africa’s 213 municipalities, the ANC attained a majority in 161. Meanwhile, there are 66 hung councils that will need to be governed through coalitions

By Eunice Masson
Big party failures crystalise as vote count enters final stretch
Politics
/ 4 November 2021

Big party failures crystalise as vote count enters final stretch

With at least 66 hung councils so far, coalitions are on the agenda as ANC and DA majorities tumble

By Luke Feltham
South Africans are trapped in a ‘Squid Game’
Opinion
/ 11 October 2021

South Africans are trapped in a ‘Squid Game’

‘Squid Game’ is an explicit critique of the current mode of capitalism. But far too much popular discourse has overlooked or neglected its sociopolitical messages.

By Andile Zulu
Man accused of killing four at Cape taxi rank granted R10 000 bail
National
/ 6 October 2021

Man accused of killing four at Cape taxi rank granted R10 000 bail

Mbongeni Songo is facing four counts of murder and one of attempted murder. A fifth person was wounded in the same incident

By Eunice Masson
Police pursuing ‘specific lead’ in Khayelitsha triple murder
National
/ 1 October 2021

Police pursuing ‘specific lead’ in Khayelitsha triple murder

Suspects still at large following the execution-style killing of three women aged 17, 20 and 21

By Eunice Masson
Triple murder in Khayelitsha investigated by police
National
/ 28 September 2021

Triple murder in Khayelitsha investigated by police

Three young women have been shot dead execution-style in one of Cape Town’s gang-riddled communities

By Eunice Masson
Three men killed in apparent Cape Town taxi violence flare-up
National
/ 22 September 2021

Three men killed in apparent Cape Town taxi violence flare-up

Three members affiliated with taxi association Cata have been gunned down at the Joe Slovo minibus taxi rank in Cape Town

By Eunice Masson
Review: Ghosts that cannot be contained
Friday
/ 10 September 2021

Review: Ghosts that cannot be contained

The short film Container, which straddles virtual reality and fine art installation, provides a visceral re-examination of both historical and late capitalism

By Niren Tolsi
Political parties prepare for battle for the local government elections
Politics
/ 29 August 2021

Political parties prepare for battle for the local government elections

The DA announces its mayoral candidates for this years local government elections while the ANC and EFF hold their cards close to the chest

By Lizeka Tandwa
Cape Town’s Day Zero scare raised a new generation of young climate activists
The Green Guardian
/ 8 August 2021

Cape Town’s Day Zero scare raised a new generation of young climate activists

Gabriel Klassen, who grew up on Cape Town’s Cape Flats, is one of the many young climate activists in South Africa who are reaching out
to their peers and pushing for change and action

By Tunicia Phillips
Sars snatches R16-million worth of illicit cigarettes in two weeks
National
/ 5 August 2021

Sars snatches R16-million worth of illicit cigarettes in two weeks

Tax agency’s custom officials in Durban seize imported cigarettes that were declared as tissue paper

By Chris Gilili
Father and son abandon gangs to start a project of hope
National
/ 24 July 2021

Father and son abandon gangs to start a project of hope

After spending more than 40 years in a life of gangsterism, Ralph Haricombe’s life changed after his son asked him to change his life

By Eunice Masson
Fuelling South Africa’s feminist revolution
Africa
/ 23 July 2021

Fuelling South Africa’s feminist revolution

Despite the high levels of violence against women, South Africa is undergoing a feminist revolution, according to activists

By Yazeed Kamaldien
Modack’s defence to ask for indulgence as bail application continues
National
/ 13 July 2021

Modack’s defence to ask for indulgence as bail application continues

Last month state prosecutor Greg Wolmarans accused defence lawyers of being ambivalent in presenting their bail application

By Eunice Masson
Cape Town tightens security over fears riots may spread
National
/ 12 July 2021

Cape Town tightens security over fears riots may spread

Police on full alert as shops and malls tighten up security and some close as a safety measure

By Eunice Masson
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