Zola Naidoo

Zola Naidoo is a Cape Town journalist who chronicles the city’s shifting politics and the lived realities behind the headlines. A weekend trail-runner on Table Mountain’s lower contour paths, she still swops stories in her grandmother’s District Six kitchen every Sunday, grounding her reporting in the cadences of the Cape.

Eight Minutes That Shook Four Continents

The US and South Africa are in a big fight over trade! South Africa might lose its special trade perks,…

3 days ago

Cape Town’s New Creative Surge: From Shipping Containers to Global Podiums

Cape Town is buzzing with young, creative power! Undergraduate designers and artists are turning everyday city life and problems into…

3 days ago

Pitso Mosimane: The Man Who Stopped Begging – How Africa’s Trophy King Rewrote the Hiring Game

Pitso Mosimane, a legendary football coach, no longer chases jobs. Instead, clubs must impress him! He has strict rules: young,…

3 days ago

Strand Beach Summer Shutdown: Your Complete Holiday Guide

Get ready for a big change at Strand Beach! From December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026, a part of…

3 days ago

South Africa’s Quiet Rail Revolution: 46 Second-Hand Locos Rewriting the Rules of African Freight

South Africa is getting its railway system back on track with a smart move! A private company, Traxtion, bought 46…

3 days ago

Cape Town’s Underground Metamorphosis: 49 Kilometres of Fresh Arteries for the Mother City

Cape Town is doing a massive underground makeover, replacing 49 kilometers of old water and sewer pipes with super strong…

4 days ago

Midnight Mirage: How Cape Town Quietly Turned a Sleepy Lagoon Into the World’s Most Audacious Urban Water ICU

Cape Town is turning a sleepy lagoon into a giant water hospital! They are using a huge machine called "Mvezo"…

4 days ago

From Sydney Megaphone to OR Tambo Tarmac: One Family’s 72-Hour Unraveling

Matthew Gruter, a South African engineer, landed at OR Tambo after being deported from Australia for a farright rally. He…

4 days ago

Cape Town’s Quiet Revolution: How 420 Neighbourhood Officers Are Rewriting City Safety, One Ward at a Time

Cape Town is changing how it keeps people safe with 420 special officers. These officers don't just enforce laws; they…

4 days ago

Deepening South Africa-Mozambique Ties: Progress and Prospects from the Fourth Bi-National Commission

South Africa and Mozambique are like old friends, working together to make things better. They talk a lot about how…

1 week ago

Celebrating Partnership: South Africa and Mozambique’s Journey of Unity and Prosperity

South Africa and Mozambique are like best friends! They have a long, special history of helping each other, especially during…

1 week ago

Cape Town Sets the Stage for a Bold Global Campaign

Cape Town launched a huge global campaign in December 2025. It wants to show everyone that it's a top spot…

1 week ago

Celebrating Cape Town’s Community Heroes: The DRMC Volunteer Awards

The DRMC Volunteer Awards in Cape Town celebrated the amazing efforts of volunteers who dedicate their time to keep the…

2 weeks ago

Cape Town’s Commitment to Community and Youth Development

Cape Town is shining bright with heartwarming programs that take care of its children and bring the community together. One…

2 weeks ago

Crossing Continents: Yves de Preux and the Modern Spirit of Adventure

Yves de Preux is a brave adventurer who rode his electric trike all the way from France to South Africa,…

2 weeks ago

The Sentinel of KwaZulu-Natal: Sergeant Edward Mndeni Mzila’s Pursuit of Justice

Sergeant Edward Mndeni Mzila is a brave detective in KwaZuluNatal, fighting against terrible crimes like serial rapes and online predators.…

2 weeks ago