City of Cape Town to challenge Cogta if Court rules against fixed tariffs
Legal proceedings intensify as AfriForum and SAPOA challenge the City of Cape Town's fixed tariffs linked to property values, arguing for constitutional validity ...
City of Cape Town defends fixed tariffs in High Court
The Western Cape High Court is currently deliberating on the legality of the City of Cape Town's fixed tariffs, with SAPOA and AfriForum challenging the city's authority ...
Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant set to raise water tariffs significantly
Councillor Zahid Badroodien confirmed that the proposed R5 billion Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant could lead to significant water tariff hikes.
City's R5 billion desalination project raises concerns over rising water tariffs
A recent feasibility study reveals that Cape Town's R5 billion Paarden Eiland desalination plant could dramatically increase water tariffs for residents.
Cash in Woolies bags: MPs grill 'Cat' Matlala on R500,000 payments to Bheki Cele
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala faces intense scrutiny from Parliament as MPs question his substantial cash payments to former Minister Bheki Cele and his alleged connections ...
Mixed views on City of Cape Town's MOA for 'community-led upgrade' of informal settlements
While the City of Cape Town's partnership with Urban Think Tank Empowerment promises a transformative community-led upgrade for informal settlements, concerns linger ...
16 Days of Activism: Western Cape, KZN and Gauteng account for over 60% of all child murders in SA
Statistics from Action Society's latest report, reveal that over 60% of child murders in South Africa occur in just three provinces.
Cape Town and Winelands engulfed in wildfires: Firefighters on high alert
Firefighters in Cape Town and the Winelands are on high alert as they battle a series of blazes, with one firefighter injured and homes evacuated.
MPs label De Haas's testimony as 'unreliable' and based on 'hearsay'
ANC's Xola Nqola expresses disappointment over Dr Mary de Haas' testimony, which contradicted expectations during the inquiry into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. ...
MPs say they are disappointed with Mary de Haas' evidence
ANC's Xola Nqola expresses disappointment over Dr Mary de Haas' testimony, which contradicted expectations during the inquiry into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. ...
Winde faces backlash from Cape Flats communities over SANDF deployment and violence
Cape Flats communities express frustration over ongoing gang violence and demand military intervention, while political leaders debate the effectiveness of such ...
Dricus du Plessis champions the Knox Legacy Series in Cape Town
MMA fighters prepare for the Knox Legacy Series 2026, kicking off on 26 February at the GrandWest Grand Arena.
Zackie Achmat's US detention prompts warning from former South African ambassador
After the detention of health activist Zackie Achmat by U. S. Customs and Border Protection, former South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool warns people of colour ...
Relief for millions as Godongwana extends SRD grant
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the extension of the Covid-19 social relief of distress grant until March 2027, aiming to alleviate poverty and support ...
Mbalula's reconfiguration of Western Cape ANC signals presidential ambitions
As the ANC faces internal turmoil, is Fikile Mbalula positioning himself for leadership amidst a wave of defections to the DA?
Biosecurity measures strengthened for seabirds
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) has urgently reinforced its biosecurity protocols to combat the ongoing bird flu ...
ANC disbands Western Cape PEC and forms new Provincial Task Team
Following the ANC's decision to disband the Western Cape Provincial Executive Committee, the party aims to strengthen its branches ahead of the upcoming elections. ...
SAPS faces criticism over postponed crime statistics release
SAPS has postponed the release of quarterly crime statistics, drawing sharp criticism from political parties and civil society.
Parliament calls for independent assessor at University of Fort Hare
Parliament' s higher education watchdog demands urgent action as student protests expose deep governance issues at the University of Fort Hare and the University ...
Milnerton High School's bullying culture exposed by Parliament's oversight committee
After a viral bullying incident at Milnerton High School, Parliament' s oversight committees uncover a troubling culture of violence, prompting urgent calls for ...
Capetonians rally in support of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese urges Capetonians to leverage their consumer power for justice in Palestine during a packed event at Groote Kerk.
Bheki Cele's candid testimony sheds light on police leadership
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele provides insight into his tenure and addresses allegations during an inquiry, highlighting the challenges within the South African ...
Mchunu's chief of staff demands apology as MPs rally behind evidence leader
Cedrick Nkabinde seeks an apology for remarks made, during the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, by Advocate Norman Arendse SC.
Police hunt for suspects after deadly Philippi East shooting
Seven men were shot dead in a brutal attack in Philippi East, leaving the community in shock as police continue their investigation.
Opposition parties claim Ramaphosa and Hill-Lewis 'miss the real point' on service delivery
Political parties criticise President Ramaphosa and Mayor Hill-Lewis as they clash over Cape Town's service delivery, revealing deeper issues of inequality and governance. ...