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Western Cape

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
The ANC gears up to win over the Western Cape
Article
/ 6 January 2015

The ANC gears up to win over the Western Cape

President Jacob Zuma has hit the ground running as the ANC prepares for birthday celebrations amid promises to tackle poverty in the province.

By Thulani Gqirana
Big business coughs up for ANC birthday celebrations
Article
/ 1 January 2015

Big business coughs up for ANC birthday celebrations

Companies will spend a small fortune to mingle with the ruling party’s bigwigs at its birthday bash in the Western Cape next week.

By Qaanitah Hunter and Mmanaledi Mataboge
W Cape poo-flingers turn on ANC
Article
/ 6 November 2014

W Cape poo-flingers turn on ANC

The group will march to the ANC provincial headquarters for what they say is the ruling party’s wrongful political meddling in Prasa’s affairs.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Top public protector official in the Western Cape resigns
Article
/ 10 September 2014

Top public protector official in the Western Cape resigns

The public protector provincial representative in the Western Cape has resigned from his position.

By Verashni Pillay and Phillip De Wet
Three held for public violence after Lwandle evictions
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Three held for public violence after Lwandle evictions

Three people have been arrested for public violence during evictions in Lwandle, when petrol bombs and tyres were set alight.

By Sapa
Western Cape: DA nibbles at 60%
Article
/ 9 May 2014

Western Cape: DA nibbles at 60%

The DA gained 3.2 percentage points in the Western Cape provincial election – but not at the expense of the ANC.

By Phillip De Wet
ANC: Mayibuye, iWestern Cape!
Article
/ 8 May 2014

ANC: Mayibuye, iWestern Cape!

In the country’s only province ruled by the DA, the ANC has made its presence felt, even well after closing time of the national elections.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Don’t be afraid of ‘swart gevaar’ tactics, says Zuma
Article
/ 12 April 2014

Don’t be afraid of ‘swart gevaar’ tactics, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma was in Cape Town targeting the elusive and crucial coloured voters.

By Andisiwe Makinana
President Jacob Zuma turns 72
Article
/ 12 April 2014

President Jacob Zuma turns 72

President Jacob Zuma will on Saturday mark his 72nd birthday with celebrations in the Western Cape.

By Sapa
DA responds to Africa Check’s request to Twitter
Article
/ 30 March 2014

DA responds to Africa Check’s request to Twitter

The Democratic Alliance has replied to a report by non-partisan website Africa Check assessing the party’s Twitter posts on its delivery record.

By Staff Reporter
E Cape police on high alert amid gang violence
Article
/ 15 March 2014

E Cape police on high alert amid gang violence

Port Elizabeth police are on high alert in the Gelvendale area, after three shooting incidents were reported over two days.

By Sapa
ANC expels Cape Town poo protester
Article
/ 24 February 2014

ANC expels Cape Town poo protester

ANC councillor Loyiso Nkohla has been expelled from the party for his involvement in faeces-dumping protests in Cape Town last year.

By Sapa
Zille says Western Cape has SA’s ‘best story’
Article
/ 21 February 2014

Zille says Western Cape has SA’s ‘best story’

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has focused on the province’s achievements over the last five years, saying it had the country’s "best story".

By Andisiwe Makinana
Cape ‘crying tears because of poor service’, says Ramaphosa
Article
/ 16 February 2014

Cape ‘crying tears because of poor service’, says Ramaphosa

ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille of neglecting delivery in the Western Cape.

By Emsie Ferreira
Western Cape floods claim woman’s life
Article
/ 16 November 2013

Western Cape floods claim woman’s life

At least one person has died, and another is missing following heavy rains which caused flooding across the Western Cape.

By Sapa
More rain expected in the Western Cape
Article
/ 16 November 2013

More rain expected in the Western Cape

Authorities in the Western Cape are conducting continuous assessments to determine the extent of flooding caused by heavy rains.

By Sapa
Concourt rules in favour of Khayelitsha police inquiry
Article
/ 1 October 2013

Concourt rules in favour of Khayelitsha police inquiry

The Concourt has dismissed Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s attempt to have a policing commission of inquiry in the Western Cape declared unconstitutional.

By Sarah Evans
ANC members linked to toilet saga suspended
Article
/ 3 September 2013

ANC members linked to toilet saga suspended

The ANC membership of seven men linked to recent sanitation protests in Cape Town has been temporarily suspended, says a Western Cape party official.

By Sapa
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