Liam Fortuin

Liam Fortuin is a Cape Town journalist whose reporting on the city’s evolving food culture—from township kitchens to wine-land farms—captures the flavours and stories of South Africa’s many kitchens. Raised in Bo-Kaap, he still starts Saturday mornings hunting koesisters at family stalls on Wale Street, a ritual that feeds both his palate and his notebook.

Johannesburg Immigration Sweep Triggers US–South Africa Spat

A dramatic immigration raid in Johannesburg started a big fight between the US and South Africa. South African police arrested…

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When Gold Turns to Groceries: The Afterlife of a 1995 Springbok Medal

Adriaan Richter, a 1995 Springbok rugby hero, had to auction his World Cup medal because life tackled him hard. After…

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From Constitution to Commissioner: Inside South Africa’s 2026 Gender-Power Relay

South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality picks its members through a tough process. Hundreds apply, but only a few get…

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The 2025 Cape Land Flip: How One Signature Is Redrawing Parliament, the CBD and the City’s Wallet

Cape Town is doing a supersmart land swap in 2025! They're trading a small piece of land near Parliament for…

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Durban Showdown: The Ghost Team Aiming to Spoil Pirates’ Historic Treble Quest

The Orlando Pirates are on a quest to win every trophy this season, dubbed "Operation Vat Alles." Their next challenge…

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Cape Town’s Quiet Coup: How One City Is Rewriting the Rules of Government Waste

Cape Town is doing something amazing! They're getting rid of plastic trash from their government offices. They're using a special…

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When the Mountain Became a Maze: Inside Cape Town’s Sunrise Manhunt

Last Thursday, Cape Town's Table Mountain turned into a giant maze for a thrilling manhunt. Three burglars ran into the…

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Tuesday 9 December in Cape Town: A Wind-Sculpted Symphony in Four Movements

Cape Town's wind is a powerful force, shaping everything from daily life to nature itself. From early morning's golden light…

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A Single Raid in Oudtshoorn: What a Tuesday Arrest Reveals About South Africa’s R200 Billion Drug Web

A recent police raid in Oudtshoorn uncovered a secret drug operation, showing how big South Africa's drug problem truly is.…

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A Teenager in a White Coat: How One Student Shattered South Africa’s Medical Age Record

{"summary": "Imagine a whiz kid, David Obagbuwa, who started high school at 11 and became a doctor at just 21!…

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Blueprint in Motion: How the Western Cape Is Spending R1.74 Billion Before Anyone Else Even Budgets

The Western Cape is boldly investing R1.74 billion, not just budgeting, but actively spending it now! They're pouring money into…

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Dawn Deception: How a R2 800 WhatsApp “Job Offer” Bleeds Western Cape Teachers

Beware, teachers! A cruel scam is stealing dreams and money in the Western Cape. Bad people pretend to be education…

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South Africa’s Living Ledger: Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts Unveils the 2025 National Biodiversity Assessment

South Africa's Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts unveiled the 2025 National Biodiversity Assessment, a groundbreaking report. This "living ledger" acts as…

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Why Africa Still Has Zero Michelin Stars: The Untold Business Behind the Red Book

Africa has no Michelinstarred restaurants because Michelin demands huge fees from tourist boards for inspector visits. African countries, like South…

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South Africa’s Coast: The 3,000 km Wealth Rush That Won’t Slow Down

South Africa's coast is booming! People are rushing to buy homes there, not just for holidays, but to live and…

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Cape Town’s Five-Star Trap: The Heist That Went Viral Before It Happened

A rich Chinese streamer named Zhanfei came to a fancy hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. But instead of a…

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