Music, art and theatre listings for Cape Town.
Looking for a backpackers close to all the action in Cape Town? We stay at the Afrique Du Sud backpackers in Seapoint – a cheap and easy option near the Greenpoint stadium, shops and bars.
Ethiopia on Wednesday denied claims by the nation’s main rebel group that it had captured an army garrison town and killed 94 soldiers.
The neonatal ward of the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital was overcrowded when six babies died of diarrhoea, the Gauteng health minister said on Wednesday.
Racial polarisation and social cohesion were among the issues discussed at talks between the FF+ and the ANC on Wednesday.
A Darfur rebel leader was caught in a diplomatic stand-off in Chad’s main airport on Wednesday after authorities refused to let him enter the country.
Formere SA editor Laurence Gandar was on Wednesday declared a World Press Freedom Hero by the International Press Institute.
High levels of crime in SA should be addressed by bringing in the death penalty, a protester said at a march against crime in Pretoria on Wednesday.
South Africa’s retail sales rose more than expected in the year to March, ending 13 straight months of contraction.
Trade union members who have been striking against Transnet were on Wednesday considering a new offer from management.
Toyota said on Wednesday it would recall 11 500 Lexus vehicles worldwide because of a steering system defect.
Michael Essien’s importance to Ghana cannot be underestimated, leaving the Black Stars on edge as they await a decision on his fitness.
When the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 1 000 points on May 6, there was no lack of obvious culprits.
Five babies died of diarrhoea at the Charlotte Maxeke state hospital in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the Gauteng health department said.
The nanny of baby Marzanne Kruger was going to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) after being fired by her employer.
Trade union Solidarity and rights lobbyists AfriForum will lead marches against crime around the country on Wednesday.
The Bulls have named 14 former winners in the defending champion’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Super 14 semifinal against the Crusaders in Soweto.
South Africa expects 300 000 visitors for the Soccer World Cup next month, down from an initial forecast of 450 000.
Unions have reached a proposed wage deal with Transnet, which if accepted by members will end a strike that paralysed rail and port traffic.
SA needed a cross-departmental approach to seize opportunities in the green economy, Minister of Economic Development Ebrahim Patel said on Tuesday.
The man accused of plotting to attack the Soccer World Cup claims he had merely sketched notes for the idea, but the plans had not got off the page.
The bail hearing of a 28-year-old man accused of hacking to death right-wing leader Eugene Terre’blanche, was expected to resume on Wednesday.
Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana has denied reports that an ultimatum was given to director general Jimmy Manyi to choose government and the BMF.
President Jacob Zuma said he was nearly reduced to tears when he saw a family’s living conditions in a shack he visited in Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
Cipro was hard-pressed on Tuesday to tell MPs why it gave a major tender to a three-month-old company with no track record.
On Monday May 17, YouTube launched in South Africa. They are excited to host a domain which promotes local content. But whether streaming speed for South African audiences will improve is unknown and exactly how local competition will cope is yet to be seen.
Greece on Tuesday confirmed receipt of a loan tranche of €14,5-billion from the European Union under a giant rescue package.
The International Air Transport Association on Tuesday slammed European governments for their handling of the volcanic-ash crisis.
A stray hippo that moved into the reservoir for an apartment complex has been shot dead, due to fears it could hurt a resident.
Striking Transnet workers were set to appeal to Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele on Tuesday as wage talks reached a dead-end.
The race for the top dog prize at Cannes was shaping up well on Monday after Russell Crowe bedded down with a wolfhound and a boxer caused a stampede.
Amnesty International has accused Zimbabwe’s unity government of failing to provide for victims of a mass eviction blitz five years ago.