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Plans for Formula 1 Facility in Swartland Target 2031

By Odwa Mkentane Swartland Municipality has confirmed plans by Blue Mountain Racing (BMR) to develop a Formula 1 racing facility in the region, with the aim of potentially hosting an African Grand Prix by 2031. The announcement was made by BMR Chair Neal Froneman at the annual Swartland Mayoral Breakfast, hosted by Swartland Mayor Alderman Harold Cleophas. The event was attended by Acting Western Cape Premier Tertius Simmers, Western Cape […]

today22 September 2026

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Three Men Killed in Gugulethu Shooting

By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape police are investigating a triple murder following a shooting in the Z Memani Street area of the KTC informal settlement in Gugulethu this morning. Three men were found dead at the scene after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies and heads. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut says the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive, remain under investigation. “Preliminary information suggests that the deceased […]

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Bothasig Residents Raise Concerns Over Infrastructure Impact of Housing Developments

By Odwa Mkentane Bothasig residents are raising concerns about the rapid growth of high-density housing developments, including a proposed 264-unit project. The Bothasig Residents’ Association says the suburb’s water, electricity, sewerage and road infrastructure may not be able to cope with the increased demand. Residents are not opposed to development but are calling on the City of Cape Town to consider the cumulative impact of multiple developments and provide clear […]

today22 September 2026

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Lower Crossroads High School to Get Permanent Principal in January 2027

By Odwa Mkentane The ANC Caucus in the Western Cape Provincial Legislature has welcomed the appointment of a permanent principal at Lower Crossroads High School, who is expected to take up the position in January 2027. The appointment follows months of concern from the school community over the absence of permanent leadership and comes after the ANC raised the matter in the legislature earlier this month. Leader of the Opposition, […]

today21 September 2026

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Letsike Calls for Urgent Review of Mudzinganyama’s Immigration Status After Sandton Incident

By Odwa Mkentane The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Letsike, is calling on the Department of Home Affairs to urgently review Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama’s immigration status and take action if he is found to meet the legal grounds for being declared a prohibited or undesirable person. This comes after a video circulating online showing Mudzinganyama threatening women at a Sandton restaurant went […]

today21 September 2026

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Calls for stronger GBV prevention programmes as violence against women continues

By Staff Reporter Calls are growing for greater investment in programmes aimed at preventing gender-based violence, as South Africa continues to grapple with killings and attacks against women. This comes after the discovery of the bodies of nine women in the Ekurhuleni area, including Kempton Park, over the past two months. Police are investigating the deaths and have not yet confirmed whether all the cases are linked. The latest developments […]

today21 September 2026

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The Hollywood African Cinema Connection Returns to Cape Town, Celebrating African and Middle Eastern Cinema

By Saara Samie The Hollywood African Connection Film Festival (HACC) returns to Cape Town from 30 October to 2 November for its third edition, showcasing a selection of African and Middle Eastern films that are often not easily accessible to international audiences, alongside a programme of filmmaking masterclasses. The selection of feature films and documentaries for this year’s edition of HACC was unveiled to members of the media on 9 […]

today21 September 2026

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NSFAS opens 2027 funding applications

By Oyisa George The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened applications for the 2027 academic year, with the deadline set for 31 October 2026. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday, saying changes had been introduced to improve the application and funding process. These include the direct extraction of student information from institutional systems, automated document verification and electronic […]

today18 September 2026

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Sexual violence concerns grow after alleged rape of e-hailing driver

By Staff reporter Reverend Mawande Lugongolo of the Rev Lugongolo Foundation says sexual violence remains a serious concern that requires conversations across communities, regardless of gender. His comments follow the alleged kidnapping and rape of an e-hailing driver, who was rescued by police in Heathfield after his family was allegedly contacted with a R4,000 ransom demand. Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. Lugongolo says male victims […]

today18 September 2026

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