City Of Cape Town Issues Urgent Call For Drainage Maintenance Ahead Of Seasonal Weather
The City of Cape Town is urging residents to clear gutters and drains to prevent local flooding as the region braces for seasonal heavy rainfall.
The City of Cape Town is urging residents to clear gutters and drains to prevent local flooding as the region braces for seasonal heavy rainfall.
29 minutes ago|September 20, 2026|Cape Flats News|Community
South Africa marks Tourism Month this September, focusing on domestic travel to drive economic recovery, job creation, and rural community development.
29 minutes ago|September 20, 2026|Cape Flats News|Economy
Small tourism businesses can now apply for grants between R50,000 and R250,000 as the Western Cape government launches a R7 million support fund.
30 minutes ago|September 20, 2026|Cape Flats News|Business
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has noted the Constitutional Court’s 2022 ruling on procurement, which led to the new Public Procurement Act signed in July.
8 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Politics
The Department of Health has confirmed a rise in Mpox cases, urging citizens to monitor for symptoms and report them to medical facilities immediately.
10 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Health
South Africa’s youth face a new chance at learnerships with deadlines between 19 and 25 September 2026. A snapshot of current options highlights opportunities at major employers offering pharmacy support and engineering training across Gauteng Western Cape and Limpopo. These openings are aimed at candidates with qualifications from Grade 12...
10 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Vacancies
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has launched a new National Truck Stop Framework to standardise and improve safety and conditions for freight drivers.
11 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Business
Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen says government must improve infrastructure and market access to keep South Africa's macadamia sector globally competitive.
13 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Business
KZN authorities have placed disaster teams on high alert as heavy rains threaten low-lying areas following a warning from the South African Weather Service.
15 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|News
New Somerset Hospital is reviewing its protocols for infants classified as social cases as the facility works with the Department of Social Development.
17 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Health
Wynberg is honouring the life and legacy of historian Dr Helen Robinson, whose work chronicled the suburb's social history and the impact of the Group Areas Act.
19 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Wynberg
The Steenberg Community Forum held a free workshop at the Grassy Park Civic Centre to educate residents on ward committee roles and municipal legislation.
21 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Grassy Park
A powerful El Niño event is causing severe drought and crop failures across southern Africa, raising concerns about food security and water supply.
23 hours ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Community
The City of Cape Town is set to upgrade the Nyanga Public Transport Interchange, a vital hub serving over 16,000 commuters daily, as part of MyCiTi expansion.
1 day ago|September 19, 2026|Cape Flats News|Nyanga
Three years after communities applied for state land for housing, the government remains silent despite 12 sites being identified as suitable for development.
1 day ago|September 18, 2026|Cape Flats News|Community
South Africa's metros face a sewage crisis as failing wastewater infrastructure pollutes rivers and endangers public health across the country.
1 day ago|September 18, 2026|Cape Flats News|News
Family members have identified 28-year-old Gracious Nkomo as the third victim in a series of murders currently under investigation in Ekurhuleni.
1 day ago|September 18, 2026|Cape Flats News|Crime
South African universities are set for a pivotal admissions window this September. Several institutions have designated 30 September 2026 as the closing date for most undergraduate applications for the 2027 intake. The timetable includes programme specific cutoffs and notable exceptions, so prospective students should confirm deadlines with each campus. The...
1 day ago|September 18, 2026|Vacancies
Two financial management internships are up for grabs at Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The roles are part of the 2026 intake in the Budget and Treasury directorate and are aimed at graduates seeking practical experience. Internship Opportunities In Financial Management The program is designed to give graduates hands on exposure...
2 days ago|September 17, 2026|Vacancies
The United States has unveiled a hardline new visa restriction policy aimed squarely at foreign nationals it accuses of driving race based discrimination, violence and land seizures in South Africa. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move on Tuesday, September 15, pointing to what Washington calls the mistreatment of...
2 days ago|September 17, 2026|Cape Flats News|The West
DFFE Bursaries 2027 South African learners and full time students are invited to apply for a DFFE bursary for 2027. The programme covers a range of qualifications aligned with the department mandate. Environmental Programmes The scheme supports students pursuing full time study in disciplines linked to environmental stewardship and natural...
3 days ago|September 17, 2026|Vacancies
The ANC has suffered a dramatic courtroom setback that strips its candidates from the ballot in two Eastern Cape municipalities barely seven weeks before the crucial November local government elections. The Electoral Court dismissed the party’s appeal over 181 disputed candidates, leaving it absent in Ngquza Hill and Port St...
3 days ago|September 16, 2026|Cape Flats News|Politics
Families of Israelis killed or abducted on October 7 have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of enabling the Hamas massacre through years of deliberate policies that preserved the group’s rule. A 12 page dossier unveiled on Tuesday argues the atrocity was no simple intelligence failure but the product of choices...
3 days ago|September 16, 2026|Cape Flats News|Gaza Genocide
Eskom has opened 50 internship opportunities for unemployed South African graduates in its Group Capital Division for 2026 to 2027. The roles split into eight Engineers in Training and 42 Graduates in Training with a 23 September 2026 closing date and placements in Gauteng Mpumalanga Limpopo and Free State. Engineers...
4 days ago|September 16, 2026|Vacancies
Minister Siviwe Gwarube suspended the new R1.6bn textbook catalogue for 2027 despite investigators clearing a controversial small publisher of fraud, triggering a political standoff with the ANC and SADTU.
5 days ago|September 15, 2026|Cape Flats News|Education
Eight people accused of running a cash-for-licence scam at the Marble Hall Driving Licence Testing Centre appeared in court on Monday, facing fraud and corruption charges. They stay in custody till bail hearing next week.
5 days ago|September 15, 2026|Cape Flats News|Crime
A 19-year-old Grade 10 pupil was shot dead at Ndengezi Intermediate School in KwaNdengezi on Monday; police have opened a murder case.
5 days ago|September 15, 2026|Cape Flats News|Crime
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says provinces have R16 billion available for school infrastructure and must spend it urgently, as the national backlog hits R140 billion.
5 days ago|September 15, 2026|Cape Flats News|Education
A LEAP officer dragged a drowning teenager from rough seas at Monwabisi Beach on Sunday after realising no lifeguards were on duty, according to a Daily Vocie report.
5 days ago|September 15, 2026|Cape Flats News|Khayelitsha
A 19-year-old Grade 10 learner was shot dead at Ndengezi Intermediate School in KwaNdengezi, near Pinetown, on Monday morning. Police are hunting a pupil suspect.
5 days ago|September 14, 2026|Cape Flats News|Crime