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Dam levels in Cape Town have reached a concerning point, dropping to 55% capacity as of March 2026. This is 19% lower than the levels recorded at the same time last year. In response, the Stellenbosch Municipality has introduced Level 2 water restrictions. Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town is

“We condemn the US and Israel’s illegal, unprovoked war on Iran. It is a campaign of military aggression that is causing civilian deaths, destruction, and regional instability, while undermining Iranian sovereignty to reassert the control of US imperialism and Zionism over energy, trade routes, and finance. This forms part of

A widely circulated video reportedly shows Zone Watch security guards assaulting a man walking in the street. District Watch, a separate security company, was called to assist; however, despite public criticism, there is no indication that it was involved in the alleged incident. District Watch owner Pierre Gouws told VOC

While the government aims to alleviate pressure on South Africans, many are still grappling with the increasing living expenses. Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG, told VOC News that consumers should carefully evaluate their spending habits, noting that the broader reflection of this is captured in the consumer inflation index.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis presented the final budget of his term, stating that it represents the largest municipal infrastructure investment in the country. The “City of Hope Budget” includes a capital allocation exceeding R13 billion. “Our extensive MyCiti Cape Flats expansion is now a construction site from end to