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Western Cape

Zille, return the land, protesters say
Article
/ 21 March 2018

Zille, return the land, protesters say

On Human Rights Day, thousands of people who demand land justice marched from District Six to the Cape Town Civic Centre

By Raeesa Pather
Constantia leaves bitter aftertaste
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Constantia leaves bitter aftertaste

Behind the facade of the renowned brand is alleged labour abuse and chemical misuse

By Dennis Webster
Western Cape dam levels drop even more
Article
/ 5 March 2018

Western Cape dam levels drop even more

The system of dams that supplies the City of Cape Town is at an average of 23.23% full, compared to last week’s 23.7%

By Jenni Evans
How Western Cape farmers are being hit by the drought
Article
/ 26 February 2018

How Western Cape farmers are being hit by the drought

In periods of water stress, farmers need support, research assistance and empathy from governments and competing water users

By Staff Reporter
Drilling underway to access last 10% in Western Cape dam
Article
/ 26 February 2018

Drilling underway to access last 10% in Western Cape dam

The remaining 10% in the Theewaterskloof Dam is largely regarded as unusable if used through the current dam system

By Jeanette Chabalala
Zille boasts of ‘land reform farm’ success in Western Cape
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Zille boasts of ‘land reform farm’ success in Western Cape

‘​The Western Cape boasts a 62% success rate for "land reform farms", compared with a 92% failure rate in the rest of the country’

By Jenni Evans
Only fools     pray for rain, they say
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Only fools pray for rain, they say

The physical predicaments we experience go far further than what our conditioned minds perceive

By Milisuthando Bongela
Van Rooyen slams WC provincial government for slow spending on drought relief
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Van Rooyen slams WC provincial government for slow spending on drought relief

Minister Des Van Rooyen has criticised the province and will meet today with a task team to decide if the Western Cape drought is a national disaster

By Staff Reporter
DA to go ahead with motion of no confidence in De Lille without the ANC
Article
/ 31 January 2018

DA to go ahead with motion of no confidence in De Lille without the ANC

The party’s federal executive has authorised a motion of no confidence in Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille, the party announced on Wednesday.

By Mashadi Kekana
Cape Town’s map of water usage has residents seeing red
Article
/ 18 January 2018

Cape Town’s map of water usage has residents seeing red

Cape Town’s new water map shows users who are within the water restriction limit— it doesn’t single out those using more water than the limit allows

By David W Olivier
Sisulu shapes up as Cyril’s Number 2
Article
/ 1 December 2017

Sisulu shapes up as Cyril’s Number 2

She might have been dumped by Ramaphosa but she has strong backing in the ANC’s branches

By Govan Whittles
I’m my own man, says newly elected DA leader Madikizela
Article
/ 13 October 2017

I’m my own man, says newly elected DA leader Madikizela

The DA’s new Western Cape leader is focusing on the party’s future and not on ‘lackey’ labels

By Dineo Bendile
Marikana community patrollers face continued attacks after deadly shooting
Article
/ 9 October 2017

Marikana community patrollers face continued attacks after deadly shooting

Community patrollers in the Philippi East informal settlement in the Western Cape are "tired of begging" for police.

By Staff Reporter
Sixty years after Sputnik: taking stock and looking to the future
Article
/ 4 October 2017

Sixty years after Sputnik: taking stock and looking to the future

Our fascination with space shows no signs of slowing down, 60 years after the Soviet Union launched the world’s first satellite, Sputnik.

By Staff Reporter
Succession politics dilutes Cosatu strike
Article
/ 29 September 2017

Succession politics dilutes Cosatu strike

The labour movement failed to focus on the stayaway’s aim – halt state capture and corruption

By Govan Whittles
IPID to investigate shooting of teenage boy
Article
/ 14 September 2017

IPID to investigate shooting of teenage boy

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has confirmed that it is investigating the shooting of 14-year-old Ona Dubula by police.

By Ashleigh Furlong
We will defeat ‘baseless’ Zille no-confidence motion – DA
Article
/ 26 July 2017

We will defeat ‘baseless’ Zille no-confidence motion – DA

The DA will not support a motion of no confidence in Premier Helen Zille when it is debated in the Western Cape legislature on Thursday.

By Paul Herman
​Western Cape will run out of water by August
Article
/ 30 May 2017

​Western Cape will run out of water by August

But it can buy time with emergency measures and improved efficiency.

By Sipho Kings
Western Cape ANC: Lindiwe Sisulu’s court bid will help reverse effects of apartheid
Article
/ 12 May 2017

Western Cape ANC: Lindiwe Sisulu’s court bid will help reverse effects of apartheid

The M&G reported that the human settlements minister had decided to take legal action against the province over the sale of a Tafelberg property.

By Staff Reporter
Western Cape split in DA a ‘non-issue’
Article
/ 3 March 2017

Western Cape split in DA a ‘non-issue’

New provincial leader Bonginkosi Madikizela pooh-poohs reports of internal dissent while not hiding his ambition.

By Dineo Bendile
Helen Zille’s words were taken out of context and used in a straw-man argument
Article
/ 19 August 2016

Helen Zille’s words were taken out of context and used in a straw-man argument

‘Various proposals were also discussed to ensure that men also carried the consequences of unintended pregnancies.’

By Staff Reporter
Western Cape education MEC’s battle with Equal Education could have an end in sight
Article
/ 14 July 2016

Western Cape education MEC’s battle with Equal Education could have an end in sight

The frosty relationship between MEC Debbie Schäfer and members of EE looks set to be thawed after she agreed to meet with them next Monday.

By Prega Govender
Dear MEC Schäfer: Our schools are unsafe. Will you take action or fail us – again?
Article
/ 14 July 2016

Dear MEC Schäfer: Our schools are unsafe. Will you take action or fail us – again?

In this open letter, a Grade 10 learner reminds Western Cape education MEC Debbie Schäfer about the dangers he and many others face in their schools.

By Staff Reporter
​Equal Education and school pupils protest about school safety outside Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer’s home
Article
/ 30 June 2016

​Equal Education and school pupils protest about school safety outside Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer’s home

They claimed an audit on school safety, sent to Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer’s office two months ago, was being ignored.

By Staff Reporter
ANC can make Muhammad Ali-style comeback in Western Cape, says Ramaphosa
Article
/ 15 June 2016

ANC can make Muhammad Ali-style comeback in Western Cape, says Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa called for the party to hold hands and strategise a battle plan to win back the province and the city from the Democratic Alliance.

By Staff Reporter
A bird’s-eye view of the truth
Article
/ 12 May 2016

A bird’s-eye view of the truth

Cape Town-based photographer Johnny Miller seeks to give a fresh look at the country’s known disproportions.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
Education, gangsterism and the Constitution – Cape Town youth have their say
Article
/ 18 April 2016

Education, gangsterism and the Constitution – Cape Town youth have their say

The justice and constitutional development department hosted a dialogue for school-goers on constitutional education in Parliament on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
Quirky getaways: Make your fantasies a reality
Article
/ 5 February 2016

Quirky getaways: Make your fantasies a reality

Spend a weekend playing at smackdown in the bedroom, being a Voortrekker or a greenie.

By Staff Reporter
Gang violence exposes children to mental instability
Article
/ 8 July 2015

Gang violence exposes children to mental instability

Children who are exposed to gangsterism are at greater risk of becoming perpetrators of violence themselves, according to a study in Mannenberg.

By Amy Green
DA leadership race: De Lille vs Max
Article
/ 16 April 2015

DA leadership race: De Lille vs Max

Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille is up against ex-top Western Province cop Lennit Max in the race to lead the Democratic Alliance in the region.

By Thulani Gqirana
ANC: Free the Cape and SA will follow
Article
/ 8 January 2015

ANC: Free the Cape and SA will follow

The ruling party is keeping its strategy to recapture lost metros and keep control of others close to its chest.

By Matuma Letsoala and Thulani Gqirana
Disgruntled residents unmoved by Zuma’s party invitation
Article
/ 7 January 2015

Disgruntled residents unmoved by Zuma’s party invitation

The president’s Western Cape visit ahead of the ANC’s birthday celebration was met with discontent as township residents complained of no electricity.

By Thulani Gqirana
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