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Starlink, Regulation, and the Future of South Africa’s Digital Inclusion

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Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet, promises to bring fast and affordable internet to South Africa’s rural and underserved areas, helping bridge the digital divide. However, strict local rules, especially about ownership by historically disadvantaged groups, make it tricky for Starlink to launch smoothly. The company wants more flexible ways to support South Africa’s empowerment goals, like investing in education and local businesses, rather than just handing over shares. How the government balances these rules and innovation will shape South Africa’s digital future, with big effects on access, opportunity, and growth across the country.

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Squash Reimagined: The Growthpoint SA Squash Nationals Take Center Stage at Makers Landing

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The Growthpoint SA Squash Nationals is South Africa’s biggest junior squash tournament, shining a spotlight on the country’s best young players. This year, the event takes place at Makers Landing in Cape Town, a lively and creative space that mixes sport with culture and community. The allglass squash court makes the matches exciting to watch, while visitors enjoy food stalls and a festivallike atmosphere. This fresh setting not only shows off top athletic skill but also brings people together, celebrating growth, innovation, and the spirit of the game.

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Fynbos Flourishing: Cape Town’s Urban Wildflower Revival

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Cape Town’s nomow initiative lets certain parks and roadside spaces grow wild from July to November, allowing native wildflowers to bloom and pollinators like bees and butterflies to thrive. This peaceful pause from mowing creates colorful, buzzing habitats right in the city, connecting nature pockets and helping endangered plants and animals survive. It also invites the community to watch, learn, and care for the unique Fynbos plants that make the Cape Floral Kingdom so special. This simple act turns urban green spaces into lively, beautiful places full of life and hope.

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Catalysts of Prosperity: How Cape Town’s City-backed Initiatives Power SMME Growth

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Cape Town powers the growth of small businesses through strong citybacked programs that offer training, resources, and chances to connect with others. The High Impact Supplier Development Programme helps entrepreneurs learn practical skills like managing money and growing sales, while the annual SMME Showcase brings them together with investors and officials to build partnerships. Thanks to this support, many small businesses are thriving, creating jobs and fueling the city’s economy. The city’s ongoing commitment ensures these businesses keep growing, making Cape Town a vibrant place full of opportunity and innovation.

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Cape Town’s Infrastructure Revolution: Setting a New Benchmark for South African Cities

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Cape Town is undergoing a big change with a huge R9.5 billion investment in 2024/25 to improve safety, water, energy, housing, and transport. The city is upgrading fire stations, water pipes, renewable energy, and building affordable homes, making life better and safer for everyone. New bus routes will connect far neighborhoods, opening up new chances for work and school. Cape Town’s bold plans are not just about buildings they are about creating a city where everyone belongs and can thrive. This fresh start shows how careful planning and action can transform a city and inspire others.

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Under the City Lights: South Africa’s Battle for Sex Worker Rights

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In South Africa’s cities, sex workers and activists bravely stand up against harsh laws that criminalize their work, demanding safety, respect, and legal rights. Despite growing arrests and slow government action, they keep fighting through protests, art, and court battles to end violence and stigma. Their voices bring real stories and hope to a struggle rooted in history, pushing for a future where sex work is treated with dignity, not punishment.

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The Journey of South Africa’s National Budget: Ritual, Debate, and Democracy in Action

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Every year in South Africa, the national budget is presented with great ceremony, marking the start of lively debates about how the country’s money should be spent. This process has three main steps: setting economic goals, dividing funds between national and local governments, and deciding exactly how each department will use its share. Lawmakers from all over the country weigh in, making sure the money is shared fairly and wisely. Finally, the President signs the budget into law, turning plans into action that affect everyday lives. This yearly ritual shows democracy in motion, where people’s voices help shape the nation’s future.

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Cape Town and Mauritius: A New Era of Airborne Connection

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Starting December 2025, South African Airways will fly direct between Cape Town and Mauritius, opening a fresh, exciting link between these two beautiful places. This new route makes travel easier and quicker, inviting more tourists, business folks, and families to explore sunsoaked beaches, rich cultures, and vibrant cities. Cape Town steps into the spotlight as a key gateway in southern Africa, connecting the region with the Indian Ocean’s charm. These flights promise not just journeys, but new friendships, stories, and chances for growth between two warm, welcoming lands.

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South Africa at the Nuclear Crossroads: Reflections from the NSG’s 50th Anniversary

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South Africa stands out in the world for turning away from nuclear weapons and becoming a strong voice for peace and safety in nuclear matters. At the 50th anniversary of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in Cape Town, Minister Ronald Lamola shared how the country’s journey inspires hope for using nuclear technology wisely and fairly. The NSG works hard to balance the benefits of nuclear energy with the risks of weapon misuse, and South Africa calls for fair access and trust among nations. This gathering in Cape Town highlighted the power of cooperation and dialogue in building a safer, more just nuclear future for all.

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Cape Town’s Urban Revival: How Mixed-Use Developments Are Redefining the City Centre

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Cape Town’s city centre is waking up with exciting new mixeduse developments that blend homes, shops, offices, and culture all in one place. Old buildings are being transformed into lively hubs where people can live, work, and play together, creating a buzzing city full of energy and life. Projects like City Park and the Rubik tower are changing the skyline and bringing fresh, creative spaces that honor the city’s history while looking to the future. This new way of building is making Cape Town’s heart more vibrant, connected, and ready for generations to come.

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Navigating Turbulence: FlySafair’s Resilience Through Industrial Unrest

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FlySafair faced tough times during recent labor strikes but kept most flights flying on time by planning ahead and working closely with partners like South African Airways. The airline’s team stayed strong and worked together, making sure passengers felt cared for and informed throughout. Even with challenges inside the company, FlySafair showed how being ready, open, and cooperative can help keep journeys smooth and safe.

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Charting a Bold Course: The July 2025 Limpopo Executive Council Meeting and Its Vision for Provincial Growth

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In July 2025, Limpopo’s Executive Council met with energy and clear purpose to push the province forward. They set up a special team to fix roads and buildings, hired skilled people for important jobs, and gave more money to support traditional leaders’ ceremonies. The Council also focused on being ready for disasters and chose new leaders to improve education, social services, and farming. Their bold actions show a strong commitment to growing Limpopo while honoring its rich traditions.

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South Africa’s Passport: Reclaiming Its Place in Global Mobility

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In 2024, South Africa’s passport ranks 48th in the world, letting its citizens visit 103 countries without a visa or with easy access. This shows the country is regaining its place on the global travel map, giving many South Africans new hope and pride. Though some countries like Ireland and Nigeria have tightened their visa rules, making travel harder for some, South Africans remain strong and determined to explore the world. The passport is more than just a travel tool—it tells a story of freedom, identity, and a bright future after a tough past.

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A New Era for Global Entrepreneurship: Insights from the Startup20 Midterm Engagement in South Africa

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The Startup20 Midterm Engagement in South Africa was a powerful gathering where leaders from around the world came together to celebrate and boost global entrepreneurship. South Africa, hosting the event as the first African G20 president, highlighted the importance of including rural and township entrepreneurs, pushing for fairness, innovation, and green growth. With five clear goals—from better finance to wider markets, the event showed how Africa is stepping up from the sidelines to lead in shaping the future of business. It was a hopeful moment, shining a light on how working together can create opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

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Project 300: Cape Town’s Ongoing Battle for Fairness and Trust

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Project 300 is Cape Town’s bold effort to hire 300 new safety officers while fixing old unfairness from the past. Thousands applied, showing how much people want a better future. The city made sure the hiring was fair, giving extra training when needed and making sure the new team reflects Cape Town’s diverse communities. Despite rumors, the project builds trust by opening doors and helping people grow, proving that fairness and hope can go hand in hand.

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Stranded in Spain: How Cape Town’s Young Footballers Faced Adversity and Found Community

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A group of young footballers from Cape Town traveled to Spain to play in a big tournament but got stuck there because their return flights weren’t booked. Stranded far from home and running out of money, they faced a scary and uncertain situation. But the community quickly came together, raising funds and offering help to bring them back safely. This tough experience taught the boys about teamwork, resilience, and the power of kindness from people near and far. In the end, their adventure became more than just football — it became a story of hope and strength.

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