Kagiso Petersen is a Cape Town journalist who reports on the city’s evolving food culture—tracking everything from township braai innovators to Sea Point bistros signed up to the Ocean Wise pledge. Raised in Bo-Kaap and now cycling daily along the Atlantic Seaboard, he brings a palpable love for the city’s layered flavours and even more layered stories to every assignment.
Cape Town’s 2023 festive lights sparked a big fight! They swapped out old angel decorations for new ones showing banjo players and carnival masks. This made some people very angry because it changed what Christmas felt like. Others thought it was a good way to show off local culture and history, especially the “Kaapse Klopse” tradition. So, a simple light display turned into a huge argument about culture and who gets to decide what the city looks like.
Abdeslam Ouaddou totally transformed Orlando Pirates! He brought in super tough training and smart new tactics, making them a winning machine. In just 100 days, they snagged two big trophies and jumped to the top of the league. Ouaddou didn’t just coach, he changed everything, turning the Pirates into a powerful force in South African football with his Moroccan magic.
South Africa is facing crazy weather right now, like a wild movie playing across the land! Cities are baking hot, while fierce thunderstorms are dropping big ice chunks. Out in the country, thick fog makes roads slick, and the danger of fires is super high. Along the coast, huge waves crash, and the sun’s rays are so strong they can burn your skin in minutes. It’s a real mix of heat, hail, scary fires, and roaring oceans all at once!
Woohoo! Almost 50,000 hectares of wild land in the Succulent Karoo just got a huge Christmas present! This amazing gift created brand new nature reserves and made old ones even bigger. It’s like magic, completing a superlong zebra pathway and keeping Ladismith’s water flowing. Plus, it’s a safe home for many special plants and animals, some of them super rare and found nowhere else on Earth!
South Africa’s economy is taking baby steps forward, growing just a tiny bit by 0.5%. This small gain comes from tourists, mining, and new government jobs. But people are spending money they don’t have, piling up debt. The country still faces big problems like shaky electricity, unpredictable weather, and a growing money crunch. It’s like the economy is out of the hospital but still needs help to get truly strong.
Cape Town’s old Supreme Court Annex, built in 1897, is becoming Africa’s very first ‘livingart’ hotel called The Lenox. This amazing place mixes history with fresh art, letting guests see artists at work and enjoy cool exhibitions. Imagine sleeping where verdicts were made and having art all around you! It’s a truly special spot where old stories meet new creativity, making it a vibrant cultural hub.
South Africa once saw more than half its people living in poverty. But in just 17 years, this number dropped a lot, from 57.5% to 37.9%. This big change happened because the country gave out more grants, created jobs, helped more young black people finish school, and brought electricity and internet to many homes. These simple changes helped millions of people get out of poverty, giving them better lives and more hope.
The Helderberg AfterDark Bazaar 2025 is a magical night market in Strand Square, bursting with delicious street food, unique crafts, and lively music. Imagine exploring a vibrant maze of stalls, tasting treats, and dancing to fantastic tunes as the sun sets. It’s a place where every corner holds a new surprise, from savory snacks to glowing lanterns, making for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Come join the fun and let your senses revel in this amazing nighttime adventure!
One Saturday morning, a little girl was almost snatched from a mall in South Africa! Luckily, her parents and some quickthinking shoppers stopped the kidnappers. This scary event showed how big and organized the child kidnapping problem is there. These bad guys target young children in busy places, using clever tricks and technology. The incident sparked outrage and exposed how malls often aren’t ready for such attacks. Now, people are looking for new ways, both hightech and simple, to protect kids from this terrible trade.
Cape Town has a big problem: bad guys are shaking down businesses and projects for money. They act like “taxmen” in townships, making building costs shoot up and forcing small shops to close. These criminals cause fear, stop important work, and even kill people who get in their way. It’s like a shadow government taking over, making life hard for everyone and costing the city tons of money. People are scared, and it’s unclear how this dangerous situation will ever truly end.
Paul Siguqa, a fund manager, bought Klein Goederust winery in 2019, becoming the first Black owner in Franschhoek. His mother, a grapepicker, inspired him to buy land. The farm, once neglected, now thrives with unique wines and architecture, telling a new story of heritage and success.
The Springboks’ 2027 Rugby World Cup pool looks easy, but it’s a trick! Hot Australian weather, a confusing new knockout format, and strongerthanever teams like Italy and Georgia make it super tough. These teams are secretly powerful, with strong scrums and tricky tactics. Every game will be a battle, and finishing second or third could lead to really hard future matches.
Imagine Cape Town in December, a magical time called Dezemba. The Galileo Open Air Cinema turns beautiful outdoor spots like vineyards into movie theaters under the stars. For 25 nights, you can watch classic films with mountains as your backdrop and a picnic on your blanket. It’s an ecofriendly movie night with delicious food and fun before the show, making every screening a dream.
{“summary”: “Childhood in the Cape Flats during apartheid was a time of incredible resourcefulness and resilience. Kids turned old cars into submarines and empty lots into the Serengeti, using their imaginations to escape the harsh reality. Even though classrooms were crowded and danger was always near, they found strength in each other, sharing answers and comfort. Despite the tough times and lack of resources, their spirits were undefeated, always finding ways to play, learn, and hope. It was a childhood shaped by hardship but also by an amazing ability to adapt and thrive.”}
Cape Town, a beautiful city known for its beaches, became a scary place when police found a secret network exploiting children. A family’s lovely home was actually a hidden hub for streaming awful videos of child abuse worldwide. This discovery shocked everyone, showing that evil can hide in plain sight, even in the most normal neighborhoods. Now, the city is grappling with this nightmare, trying to heal and make sure such a thing never happens again.
Bitcoin uses tons of electricity to create each coin. This energy use, called “ProofofWork,” makes Bitcoin super strong and hard to change, like a digital energy receipt. This makes it a great way for people worldwide to send money, especially when their local money is shaky. It helps them avoid high fees and changing money values, giving them a steady way to store wealth. This new type of money is built on physics, not politics, making it a powerful tool for those who need it most.