Emma Botha

Navigating Tensions: South Africa’s Diplomatic Mission to Washington

South Africa’s Special Envoy to the US, Mcebisi Jonas, was left out of the 2024 Washington delegation by choice, not…

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Cape Town’s Urban Future: An Invitation to Shape the City Together

Cape Town is inviting its residents to help shape the future of their neighborhoods through new community groups called Spatial…

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Tragedy in Hammarsdale: A Community’s Resilience

In Hammarsdale, South Africa, a peaceful evening turned into a nightmare when three police officers responded to a murder call.…

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Cape Town’s Underground Transformation: Reimagining Sewer Infrastructure for a Thriving City

In 2025, Cape Town transformed its sewer system by replacing over 117 kilometers of old pipes, beating their goal by…

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A Night of Sudden Crisis in Cape Town

Khanya ‘Kyeezi’ Siyengo, a wellknown radio host in Cape Town, was suddenly hit by a speeding Mercedes Maybach that ran…

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Transforming Urban Mobility: MyCiTi Expansion in Cape Town

The MyCiTi bus service is getting a big upgrade in Claremont, Cape Town! Starting in March 2025 and finishing by…

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The Legacy of The Doll House: A Nostalgic Dive into Cape Town’s Culinary History

The Doll House, which opened in 1938, was Cape Town's first drivein restaurant, mixing American fast food with local flair.…

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Cape Town’s Blueprint: Securing Water for the Future

Cape Town faced a scary water shortage during the "Day Zero" crisis but has since turned things around through teamwork…

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From Ashes to Action: The Story of Camps Bay Scouts and Their Unbreakable Spirit

The Camps Bay Scouts, a group with over a century of history, faced a heartbreaking fire in 2025 that destroyed…

4 months ago

Building Collaborative Ecosystems: Women’s Leadership in Africa’s Economic Future

Women’s leadership is lighting the way to Africa’s economic future by bringing governments, businesses, and communities together like a strong…

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Eras, End Zones, and Instagram: The Modern Love Story of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

In April 2024, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce surprised the world by announcing their engagement with a funny Instagram post…

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Julius Malema, Hate Speech, and the Unfinished Dialogue of South African Politics

Julius Malema, a fiery South African political leader, was found guilty of hate speech for words that sparked violence and…

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Breaking Barriers: Women at the Helm of Road Safety in the Western Cape

Women in the Western Cape are changing road safety by leading with both strength and kindness. They don’t just enforce…

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South Africa’s Coal Exports to Israel: Protest, Ethics, and a Call for Change

In South Africa, people are protesting the shipment of coal to Israel because they believe it helps fund harmful military…

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South African Agriculture’s Export Boom: A New Chapter in Trade with the United States

South Africa’s farms are buzzing with excitement as exports of fruits like citrus, grapes, and macadamia nuts to the United…

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South Africa’s Driver’s Licence Crisis: A Modern Parable of Broken Systems

South Africa is trapped in a driver’s licence nightmare caused by an old, breaking machine that prints the cards too…

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