Planting the Seeds of Resilience: Trees, Urban Futures, and the South African Story

Trees are powerful heroes in South Africa’s cities, cleaning the air, cooling hot streets, and making neighborhoods greener and healthier.…

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The End of the R500 Threshold: South Africa’s New Tax Era for E-Commerce Imports

South Africa has ended the R500 VAT exemption on imported goods, meaning all online purchases from abroad now face 15%…

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Guardians of Table Mountain: Navigating Crime, Conservation, and Community in an Iconic Urban Park

Table Mountain National Park is a beautiful and famous urban park in Cape Town, but it faces big challenges today.…

4 months ago

Where City Meets Wild: Cape Town’s Atlantic Coast and the Unexpected Bonds of Beach Life

Along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, people and wildlife live side by side with kindness and care. Surfers and locals watch…

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Cape Town’s New Fixed Charges: A Civic Reckoning at the Edge of Law and Governance

Cape Town has introduced new fixed charges for cleaning, water, and sanitation based on property values instead of actual usage.…

4 months ago

Turmoil and Triumph: Dricus du Plessis, Farm Murders, and the South African Soul

Dricus du Plessis, a South African UFC fighter, stirred strong feelings by speaking out about violent attacks on farmers in…

4 months ago

Women at the Forefront: How EPWP Administration in Cape Town is Shaping New Opportunities

In Cape Town, the EPWP program is giving women important administrative jobs that help them grow skills and confidence. These…

4 months ago

Guarding Order in Cape Town: The Role of Leadership and Discipline in Council Chambers

In Cape Town’s council chambers, strong leadership and discipline are key to keeping order during heated debates. Speaker Felicity Purchase…

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Building Safer Cities: Cape Town’s Campaign for Local Policing Authority

Cape Town is fighting to get more control over its local police to better fight gang violence, drug crimes, and…

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