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Several injured after CPUT shuttle collides with Golden Arrow bus in District Six

A shuttle transporting students to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) was involved in a collision with a bus from Golden Arrow Bus Services in District Six on Friday morning, leaving several people injured. The 65-seater shuttle was travelling from the Bellville Campus to the District Six Campus, carrying

Heatwave Puts Pressure on Cape Town’s Water Supply

Cape Town is facing increased pressure on its water supply as an intense heatwave drives temperatures up to 42 degrees Celsius. City officials have warned that water restrictions could be introduced earlier than expected if consumption continues to rise. Dam levels in the metro currently stand at 51.8%, which is

Ramaphosa Assures Parliament: Madlanga Commission Findings Will Be Acted Upon

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured Parliament that the recommendations of the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating corruption, political interference, and criminality in South Africa’s criminal justice system, will be implemented. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said legal processes are already underway to hold those implicated accountable. “Now people want

DIRCO has summoned the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has summoned the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, regarding what it characterized as “undiplomatic remarks.” According to recent reports, the remarks include comments he made about SA’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies and Expropriation Act. A political

The Spanish government has made the decision to recall its ambassador to Israel

The Spanish government has made the decision to recall its ambassador to Israel, as stated in the official state gazette. The action taken on Wednesday follows Spain’s position as one of the European Union’s strongest opponents of Israel’s genocidal conflict in Gaza and the recent war against Iran initiated by

Western Cape Budget criticised for neglecting housing, education and food security

The Western Cape Government has allocated R285.8 billion over the next three years, with R93.5 billion set aside for the 2026/27 financial year. Western Cape MEC of Finance, Deidré Baartman, tabled the 2026/27 Provincial Budget in Parliament on Thursday. The budget, themed “Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care”, focuses on

NPA sets priorities against crime and corruption

The National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Andy Mothibi, has outlined the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) priorities in tackling organised crime, corruption, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), violent crime, cybercrime, and strengthening asset recovery. Mothibi briefed the media on Thursday on the NPA’s strategic priorities for the 2026/27 financial year.

Report Highlights Growing Trade Opportunities Across Africa

Trade-enabling infrastructure across Africa is showing steady improvement, alongside rising business confidence and stronger macroeconomic stability in key markets. This is according to Standard Bank’s latest Africa Trade Barometer, which surveyed 10 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana. The report highlights gains across major infrastructure areas such as

Bozell Expresses Regret After Remarks on ‘Kill the Boer’ Ruling

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says US Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has expressed regret over remarks in which he dismissed a South African court ruling on the “Kill the Boer” chant. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that Bozell had been summoned by the department

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