Tumi Makgale

Revitalizing Urban Lifelines: A City’s Commitment to Infrastructure Renewal

In July 2024, the city kicked off a big project to replace old water and sewer pipes, investing over R323…

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The Case for a Special Licence for Supercars: A Tale of Power, Responsibility, and Safety in Cape Town

In Cape Town, there's a growing call for supercar drivers to have a special licence to ensure safety on the…

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Shaping Tomorrow Together: Unpacking the Masiphumelele Local Spatial Development Framework

The Masiphumelele Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) is a plan to help this growing community become safer, greener, and better…

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Cape Town’s Sunlit Shores: A New Chapter in Beach Safety

Cape Town's beaches shine bright with the new Identikidz program, which helps keep children safe while they play. Colorful wristbands…

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Shadows of Faith and Finance: The Story of Platinum Forex and Its Lessons

The Platinum Forex scam in South Africa tricked many people by promising big monthly profits, but it was really a…

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Joslin Smith: The Ethics and Echoes of a Missing Child’s Story

The story of Joslin Smith, a missing child from the quiet town of Saldanha Bay, has stirred deep feelings of…

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Power in Flux: Unpacking South Africa’s Electricity Tariff Dilemma

South Africa’s electricity prices are rising because the energy regulator, Nersa, made big mistakes in calculating how much money Eskom…

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Up The Creek 2026: Four Days of Music, River, and Community

Up The Creek 2026 is a lively fourday music festival held by South Africa’s beautiful Breede River from February 58.…

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The Pulse of Progress: SMMEs and the City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Initiative

The City of Cape Town helps small businesses grow by offering online events, mentorship, grants, and skills training. These efforts…

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The Hidden Struggles of South Africa’s Domestic Workers: A Portrait of Decline and Resilience

South Africa’s domestic workers face tough times with many losing jobs, earning very low wages, and struggling against rising costs.…

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The Dawn of Change: Cape Town’s Housing Challenge

Cape Town is working hard to solve its big affordable housing problem by opening up more land, speeding up approvals,…

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South Africa’s Solar Shift: Eskom’s Energy Overhaul and the Future of Power

Eskom, South Africa’s main power company, is changing how energy is made by bringing in lots of solar and wind…

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Muizenberg’s Eastern Beachfront: Breathing New Life into a Coastal Icon

Muizenberg’s Eastern Beachfront is coming alive again with fresh upgrades like better parking, safer walkways, and beautiful native plants. The…

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Between Hope and Hardship: Life at Paint City’s Tented Refugee Camp

Life in Paint City refugee camp is tough and full of challenges like cold weather, crowded tents, and little clean…

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Water Supply Interruptions in Cape Town: Understanding the August 2025 Maintenance Plan

In August 2025, Cape Town will pause water supply in several neighborhoods from the 18th to 21st to fix and…

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Reimagining South Africa: The Power and Promise of National Dialogue

South Africa’s National Dialogue Convention is a powerful gathering where people from all walks of life come together to talk…

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