Group chats on platforms like WhatsApp have transformed from innocent social spaces into breeding grounds for coordinated online harassment among South African teenagers … South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is extending its office hours, allowing citizens to secure essential travel documents ahead of year-end celebrations. Western Cape faces a staggering rise in violence, with 2,308 murders reported in just six months.
The Western Cape’s unemployment rate has fallen to 19.7%, the lowest in South Africa, following the addition of 65,000 jobs year-on-year and 70,000 jobs quarter-on-quarter. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised Visa’s R1 billion investment in South Africa’s digital infrastructure, highlighting its potential to empower SMEs and … Sharna Fernandez, the former Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament and MEC for Social Development, has passed away, prompting tributes from leaders and …
Multiple farms in the Western Cape have been quarantined following suspected Foot-and-Mouth Disease lesions found in cattle. South Africa’s tourism sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, welcoming over 7.6 million international visitors in 2025, signalling a strong recovery and renewed … The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services raises alarming concerns about unexplained deaths and firearm irregularities at Goodwood Correctional …
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The City of Cape Town has officially refuted reports about implementing a congestion charge for motorists, clarifying that such measures would only be considered … SASSA has dismissed claims of double social grant payments, urging the public to verify information before sharing, to prevent panic among beneficiaries.
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