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Metrorail Fare Increases: Cape Town’s Changing Commuter Landscape

Starting August 1, 2025, Cape Town’s Metrorail fares will rise for the first time in ten years, with short trips…

5 months ago

Hope and Hardship on the Slopes: Imizamo Yethu’s Battle with Broken Infrastructure

Imizamo Yethu is a vibrant community struggling with broken sewage pipes and overflowing waste that turn streets and even the…

5 months ago

A New Era for The Wilderness Hotel: Bridging Legacy and Progress on South Africa’s Garden Route

The Wilderness Hotel on South Africa’s Garden Route has been a beloved landmark for over a century, known for its…

5 months ago

Shadows Across the Screen: South Africa’s Battle Against Digital Exploitation in the Age of Meta

South Africa is fighting hard to stop child exploitation on Meta’s platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp. The Johannesburg High Court…

5 months ago

The Return of Mpox: Cape Town Faces a New Health Challenge

Mpox, a virus causing fever and a distinctive rash, has returned to Cape Town, sparking concern across the city. Health…

5 months ago

Revitalizing Cape Town: A Bold Investment in Community Spaces

Cape Town is investing over R300 million to breathe new life into parks, cemeteries, libraries, clinics, and shelters across the…

5 months ago

Turbulence and Transformation: The Road Accident Fund at a Crossroads

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF), once a promise of support for accident victims, is now in deep trouble. Years…

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SASSA’s Shift: Transforming Social Grant Distribution in South Africa

SASSA is changing how social grants are given in South Africa by using new technology like biometric checks to make…

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Cape Town’s Constitutional Showdown: Defending Local Autonomy in South Africa

Cape Town is fighting a new South African law that takes away local control over buying goods and services, which…

5 months ago

Cape Town 2050: Charting a Bold Urban Future

Cape Town’s Vision 2050 is a bold plan to build a fairer, greener, and more connected city. The city aims…

5 months ago