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Could the DA’s Federal Congress be another missed opportunity?

By Daanyaal Matthews Source: Democratic Alliance The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Congress has concluded with no significant changes as John Steenhuisen remains DA leader after beating party peer Dr. Mpho Phalatse. Steenhuisen retaining his position has come as no surprise but has revealed a problem within the official opposition. Speaking on Ramadaan AM this morning, Professor Amanda Gouws commented on his victory : ‘It’s pretty much what we could have expected, […]

3 April 2023

News

Will the ‘Budget for Hope’ be enough to better Cape Town?

by Daanyaal Matthews Source: Pixabay Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has tabled the Budget for the year 2023/2024 titled: “A Budget for Building Hope”. The budget aims to address the needs of the vulnerable whilst planning for the future of the Mother City and catering for the desires of ratepayers. The bill would see the biggest investment into the City of Cape Town since the 2010 World Cup with […]

31 March 2023

Local

Cape Town shutdown protesters allege police were ‘brutal’, camp outside parliament

Members of the EFF took to the streets in Cape Town on Monday during the party's national shutdown to protest against load-shedding and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking to a police officer, EFF Western Cape chairperson Banzi Dambuza alleged police handled them “brutally” in the early hours of Monday when their protest began. Hundreds of protesters marched to parliament, where speeches were held. Source: TimesLIVE

21 March 2023

Local

EFF in Western Cape assures protest will be within confines of the law

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Western Cape has given its assurance that its protest action in Cape Town on Monday will be conducted within the confines of the law. The EFF will be protesting against load shedding and corruption in South Africa. They are also calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. The party has called on the country to have a national shutdown on Monday. Western Cape […]

19 March 2023

Local

Hiker’s body airlifted off Lion’s Head

A 79-year-old hiker’s body was retrieved earlier this week by helicopter near the summit of popular outdoor enthusiast destination Lion’s Head in Cape Town. The man was found unconscious on a section of the trail on Tuesday. His hiking companions called for help. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) deployed a team to the scene in the Western Cape department of health EMS/Air Mercy Service (AMS) rescue helicopter. The team was hoisted […]

9 March 2023

Local

Didiza says it is essential farmers are protected from load shedding

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza says they are still in talks with Eskom to protect the agriculture sector from load shedding. She was speaking during a visit to a hops farm near George in the Western Cape. Hops harvest season has kicked off but due to load shedding, the yield is less than normal. Didiza says they need to find ways to ensure that farmers are able to irrigate. For six weeks, […]

5 March 2023

Local

Western Cape taxi association member killed outside his home

A senior member of the Uncedo Taxi Association has been shot dead outside his home in Thembalethu in George in the Western Cape. Police spokesperson Chris Spies says they are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after the 60-year-old was shot and a family member sustained gunshot wounds. Spies said they were outside their residence at Thembalethu Zone 6 when two men fired several rounds at them. The […]

3 March 2023

Local

Peter Jones, arrested and detained with Steve Biko, has died

Jones was arrested along with Biko as they were travelling to Cape Town in August 1977 and were both tortured and interrogated by apartheid security police The man who was arrested with Steve Biko and was the last person to see him alive, Peter Cyril Jones, has died. This was announced by heritage activist Patric Tariq Mellet who confirmed that the Black Consciousness advocate died on Wednesday at his Pringle […]

16 February 2023

News

ICC T20 Women’s World Cup

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport are overjoyed that the Cape Town are one of the host cities of the ICC Women’s T20 World cup which starts today, Friday 10 at Newlands. This tournament is expected to be one of many major sporting events that will be hosted in the province. The opening and final matches will take place at the Newlands. The […]

10 February 2023

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