Tumi Makgale is a Cape Town-based journalist whose crisp reportage on the city’s booming green-tech scene is regularly featured in the Mail & Guardian and Daily Maverick. Born and raised in Gugulethu, she still spends Saturdays bargaining for snoek at the harbour with her gogo, a ritual that keeps her rooted in the rhythms of the Cape while she tracks the continent’s next clean-energy breakthroughs.
Siyabonga Ngezana scored a super important goal in Bucharest! This amazing header made everyone in South Africa forget about everyday problems and focus on football. Even with a small injury, Ngezana showed he’s a key player for the AFCON team. His strong defense and smart plays are exactly what the coaches need to win big games. Everyone is hoping he stays healthy to lead them to victory!
Cape Town’s holiday traffic is a huge mess, thanks to a tiny problem: drivers ‘creeping’ into busy intersections. This little move blocks everything, making traffic jams way worse and even stopping emergency vehicles. Things get even tougher with more cars and hot weather. So, don’t be a ‘creep’ and keep those intersections clear!
Cape Town is doing a big plumbing job from December 1517, 2025. They’re swapping old pipes for new, smart ones to make sure everyone has water. This will stop future leaks and keep the city’s water flowing smoothly. They picked this time because fewer people are around, making it easier to do this important work.
A joyful Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach turned into a nightmare when gunmen attacked, killing ten people and hurting many more. Brave citizens and police fought backheroically. This shocking event has rocked Australia, forcing them to face a new, scary reality, even on their beautiful shores.
South Africans in Northern Hemisphere winters face a big problem: the sun sets super early! This makes them feel tired and grumpy, messes up their sleep, and even lowers their vitamin D. But don’t worry, there’s a plan! They can use special lights, eat certain foods, and even change their routines to beat the dark and bring back their sunny selves.
Tshegofatso Mabasa is a brilliant soccer player for Orlando Pirates, even though his team doesn’t play him much. He scores goals like magic, more than anyone else in the club’s history for the time he plays. But the coach wants players who chase the ball more, not just score. So, Mabasa often sits on the bench or gets loaned out, even though his numbers scream he’s a star. It’s like the club has a secret weapon but keeps it hidden, even when they need goals badly.
Forget holiday stress! Nando’s has a magic box for just R399 that feeds four hungry people yummy food for about R100 each. It’s packed with a whole chicken, cheesy snacks, tasty skewers, and yummy sides, all ready super fast. This special TealBox Feast helps you relax and enjoy the holidays without any cooking chaos, making sure everyone is happy and full!
The French schooner, “Ville de Bordeaux,” sails into Cape Town not as a typical ship but as a vibrant, floating recycling factory. It transforms plastic trash into valuable items like building bricks and new plastic. More than just recycling, the ship becomes a buzzing center of learning, business, and innovation, hosting workshops and a venturecapital lounge. This amazing vessel aims to empower local communities and spark a circular economy, all working towards one big dream: making plastic waste disappear forever. It’s a bold mission to turn ocean pollution into a treasure chest of new possibilities, proving that yesterday’s trash can build tomorrow’s world.
Cape Town is making a huge leap! They’re ditching old paper tests for learner’s licenses and going all digital with cool touchscreen kiosks. This means no more long waits, less paper waste, and supersecure exams for everyone. It’s a big step forward, making getting your license easier, faster, and safer for 400,000 people each year!
December on Cape Town’s Table Mountain is a bustling, welloiled machine. You’ll need to book early and expect crowds, but it’s an amazing experience. The mountain has many different weather spots, and they even work hard to save local plants. It’s like a busy city on a mountain, even at night.
Coach Hugo Broos has completely ruled out Thembinkosi Lorch for the national team. Broos says Lorch is not consistent enough, had past troubles, and doesn’t work hard enough for his team. Even though Lorch is playing well now, Broos wants players who perform well all the time, not just sometimes. He believes numbers can lie and focuses on a player’s full effort, not just goals. This decision has sparked big debates among fans and experts.
South Africa’s rescue services are using amazing new technology this holiday season to keep everyone safe! They have smart maps that show every tiny detail, even beach towels. Drones fly above, watching for trouble and using social media pictures to find landmarks. They even have special buoys that teach you CPR with a QR code! This means faster help and fewer accidents, so everyone can enjoy the sun.
Marius van der Merwe, a former police officer and security firm owner, was brutally shot nine times outside his home in Brakpan, South Africa. He was murdered just after testifying against powerful criminal groups involved in police corruption and illegal tobacco. His death, a clear message from organized crime, left his family shattered and a nation wondering if speaking the truth is now a death sentence. This horrifying event shows how dangerous it is to fight crime in South Africa.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia brought a celebrity’s addiction to a tragic end. He gave Matthew Perry a powerful drug called ketamine, which Perry misused and later died from. Plasencia called Perry a “moron we can milk,” showing he cared more about money than helping. Now, Plasencia is going to prison for two and a half years and lost his medical license. This sad story shines a bright light on how some doctors take advantage of people who are suffering.
Imagine a vibrant chess festival where a university track becomes a giant outdoor chessboard! World champions and local talents play Chess960 with cool pieces made from ocean plastic. It’s a blend of technology, green living, and local vibes, making every game a thrilling show. This event even plants trees for every flight and inspires young minds, proving chess can be wild and wonderful.
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