Cape Town

Cape Town launches new visitor guide celebrating local talent and tourism bizcommunity.com04:50
Suspect charged with rape of girl, 9, as Cape Town residents bay for blood News2404:09
City of Cape Town to assist NGOs as winter sweeps in Eyewitness News03:11
Man arrested in CT after discovery of SA & foreign currency in excess of R1m Eyewitness News08:51
Couple went out for a 'Normal' kayaking trip — Then they checked their GoPro The Dodo17:06
Breaking news: Dredging of Cape Town’s Zeekoevlei set for June Dredging Today06:31
The New York Times says this Cape Town garden is a ‘must-see’ The South African10:31

Latest News

In the last 4 hours
New rules at popular Cape Town nature reserve The South African05:33
FMAS:25 Agenda Highlights - Africa’s Premier Financial Summit Delivers Industry Power Play Finance Magnates04:58
Yesterday
Celebrating the revival of the Green Point Flea Market IOL11:02 15-May-25
CT police confirm 2nd suspect arrested in connection with discovery of currency worth more than R1m Eyewitness News09:47 15-May-25
Growthpoint completes phase 2 of Cape Town industrial estate Financial Mail08:57 15-May-25
Cape Town is getting a new museum The South African05:52 15-May-25
Cape Town launches new visitor guide celebrating local talent and tourism bizcommunity.com04:50 15-May-25
Suspect charged with rape of girl, 9, as Cape Town residents bay for blood News2404:09 15-May-25
Anabela Rungo relieved to have bail conditions relaxed Eyewitness News01:47 15-May-25
NHI Act: BHF expecting Ramaphosa to ignore Friday's deadline to comply with court order Eyewitness News01:47 15-May-25
South Africa: Protest Outside Cape Town Clinic AllAfrica01:09 15-May-25
In the last 7 days
Protest in Cape Town enters third day amid demolitions, mounting tension News2414:04 14-May-25
Court relaxes some of Chidimma Adetshina's mother's bail conditions Eyewitness News12:31 14-May-25
BHF confident it will be able to prove the NHI Act is unconstitutional Eyewitness News10:35 14-May-25
Protest outside Cape Town clinic Ground Up09:43 14-May-25
Four free things to do in Cape Town on your birthday The South African07:55 14-May-25
South Africa: Women Farm Workers March in Cape Town for Better Labour Inspections AllAfrica07:00 14-May-25
Board of Healthcare Funders files two more legal challenges to NHI Act Eyewitness News06:45 14-May-25
Women farm workers march in Cape Town for better labour inspections Ground Up05:19 14-May-25
City of Cape Town to assist NGOs as winter sweeps in Eyewitness News03:11 14-May-25
Chidimma Adetshina's mother to make court appearance Eyewitness News01:29 14-May-25
Michael Fridjhon: Challenging the myths about Johannesburg’s wine culture Wine Magazine00:02 14-May-25
Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution? The World Bank15:11 13-May-25
WC women farmworkers call for Labour Dept to enforce laws on commercial farms Eyewitness News10:03 13-May-25
CoCT commits to providing R1.2m worth of goods, services to shelters to assist homeless Eyewitness News09:43 13-May-25
Cape Town adds 86 000 jobs in one year; employment at all-time record Engineering News09:42 13-May-25
Dunoon erupts in protest after the City of Cape Town knocks down walls in informal settlement Ground Up09:11 13-May-25
Cape cops arrest man with more than R1m in cash packed in bag Times LIVE09:02 13-May-25
Man arrested in CT after discovery of SA & foreign currency in excess of R1m Eyewitness News08:51 13-May-25
Viral video captures unruly FlySafair passenger escorted off flight – Watch The South African08:40 13-May-25
Foschini Beauty named official sponsor of Totalsports Women’s Race 2025 bizcommunity.com08:28 13-May-25
GNU will suffer a serious blow if the economy doesn't grow, says Leon Eyewitness News06:50 13-May-25
BREAKING NEWS: Dredging of Cape Town’s Zeekoevlei set for June Dredging Today06:31 13-May-25
Marketing Indaba welcomes L&G Consultancy as conference sponsor bizcommunity.com05:13 13-May-25
Cape Town's gun violence crisis: over 350 shootings in 28 days IOL13:43 12-May-25
Seven everyday habits for transforming systems Corporate Knights11:24 12-May-25
WC govt urges Parkwood backward dwellers to register on CoCT housing list Eyewitness News11:07 12-May-25
The New York Times says this Cape Town garden is a ‘must-see’ The South African10:31 12-May-25
Western Cape DA disturbed by gun violence gripping Cape Town Eyewitness News09:56 12-May-25
Leon believes the tensions between the DA & ANC in the GNU will benefit both parties in some form Eyewitness News09:40 12-May-25
FlySafair flight diverts to Bloemfontein to offload unruly passenger – Photo The South African06:14 12-May-25
Military sealift vessel Eddystone visits South Africa defenceWeb03:22 12-May-25
Plan to use properties owned by City of Cape Town for homeless project Ground Up00:02 12-May-25
Ukrainian Noosfera icebreaker completes fourth Antarctic season Ukrinform23:04 11-May-25
Top 3: Lagos, 2 other African cities make best list in 2025 Legit NG14:15 11-May-25
Cape Town dodges severe cold front impact: Week ahead brings calmer weather IOL11:01 11-May-25
Inclement weather cancels World Keffiyeh Day event in Cape Town IOL10:10 11-May-25
Fire in Eagle Park, CT leaves 18 people displaced. Eyewitness News09:29 11-May-25
SIU's Andy Mothibi assumes chairpersonship of association of Commonwealth Africa's anti-graft agencies Eyewitness News07:37 11-May-25
Groundbreaking Cameroonian curator Kouoh dies: Cape Town art museum Digital Journal12:25 10-May-25
Residents urged to take extra precaution as strong winds, rain sweep across parts of WC Eyewitness News08:13 10-May-25
No major incidents as strong winds, rain hits Mother City - CoCT Eyewitness News07:22 10-May-25
Couple Went Out For A 'Normal' Kayaking Trip — Then They Checked Their GoPro The Dodo17:06 9-May-25
Kelly Smith must tell us where Joshlin is, says founder of missing persons organisation Eyewitness News10:18 9-May-25
Joshlin Smith: Human trafficking expert among witnesses lined up for sentencing proceedings Eyewitness News08:56 9-May-25
Judge sets potential date for sentencing in Joshlin Smith trial Times LIVE07:37 9-May-25
#BehindtheCampaign: Inside Puma Mostro's iconic return at Cape Town's Castle of Good Hope bizcommunity.com06:38 9-May-25
Road closures for the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K on Sunday, 11 May Eyewitness News01:47 9-May-25
In the last month
Families in Cape Town’s squalid backyards are still waiting for promised housing project Ground Up23:58 8-May-25
Cape Town’s most Instagram-worthy road has finally reopened The South African14:17 8-May-25
America Must Stop Funding South Africa’s Discriminatory University Foundation for Defense of Democracies13:56 8-May-25
Do away with house arrest: beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina's mom Times LIVE13:37 8-May-25
Chidimma Adetshina's mother appears in court, wants bail conditions relaxed Eyewitness News11:31 8-May-25
Retreat Swimming Pool reopens after recent vandalism The South African09:12 8-May-25
Weather warning issued for Western Cape as cold front set to make landfall over weekend Eyewitness News08:18 8-May-25
Lifman murder case: State's case wasn't strong enough for accused to be denied bail, argues lawyer Eyewitness News07:58 8-May-25
Cape Town set to host the F20 Climate Solutions Forum: A pivotal moment for Africa IOL07:56 8-May-25
7 fun things to do for Mother’s Day in Cape Town The South African05:57 8-May-25
The hard work of leadership Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:36 8-May-25
Pfl to Debut with African Fighters League Tournament on July 26 in Cape Town ThisDay Live19:21 7-May-25
Cops swoop on property linked to 'hijacking syndicate' in Cape Town Times LIVE11:06 7-May-25
UK TikTok couple flees Cape Town after terrifying robbery IOL10:42 7-May-25
Cape Town to host Thrive by Whx: A new global health and wellness experience IOL09:41 7-May-25
Qatar Airways to introduce Starlink connectivity on some Cape Town flights Engineering News09:12 7-May-25
Cape Town Mayor Hill-Lewis condemns bomb threat against District Six mosque Eyewitness News08:52 7-May-25
South Africa: Universal Access to Trains - Metrorail's Empty Promises AllAfrica08:17 7-May-25
Mayor Hill-Lewis condemns bomb threat against Cape Town mosque Times LIVE07:11 7-May-25
Marketing Indaba 2025 to inspire and empower marketers in Cape Town this May bizcommunity.com06:25 7-May-25
Universal access to trains: Metrorail’s empty promises Ground Up06:06 7-May-25
No more delays: Table View beachfront upgrades resume The South African04:22 7-May-25
City of Cape Town’s Film Office's City Film Fund open for applications bizcommunity.com03:43 7-May-25
'I have to pray': fear, danger for paramedics in S. Africa's crime hotspots Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha22:48 6-May-25
At 70 people left destitute after fire destroys 25 homes in Vrygrond Eyewitness News12:41 6-May-25
Activist voices fears over oil and gas exploration between CT, Cape Agulhas Eyewitness News12:31 6-May-25
Damen delivers third multi-mission inshore patrol vessel to SAN Naval Technology10:47 6-May-25
Al-Azhar Masjied in District Six issues urgent warning after bomb threat to worshippers IOL10:14 6-May-25
Cape Town mosque bomb threat condemned as intimidation against pro-Palestinian voices IOL08:22 6-May-25
Cape Town beach named one of the ‘World’s 50 Best Beaches’ The South African07:41 6-May-25
A colourful, creative Cape Town home on a hillside ELLE Decoration07:36 6-May-25
District Six families must wait at least three more years to return Ground Up06:50 6-May-25
Three vessels later Damen Shipyards Cape Town ready, willing and able to do more for SA Navy defenceWeb06:40 6-May-25
Where does it snow near Cape Town? The South African06:08 6-May-25
City of Cape Town highlights emerging artists at Comic Con Cape Town 2025 bizcommunity.com04:58 6-May-25
AXOR and antonio citterio escape the ordinary bathroom with sensory journey to cape town designboom02:59 6-May-25
SIU welcomes establishment of overarching anti-corruption body in SA Eyewitness News00:58 6-May-25
Damen Cape Town advances SA’s maritime security Defence Review Asia00:53 6-May-25
Families live in limbo on Cape Town’s railway lines Ground Up22:37 5-May-25
Cape Town adjusts draft budget to lessen financial burden on households after public outcry News2411:55 5-May-25
Cape Town's ambitious rollout of the largest public transport infrastructure project IOL11:20 5-May-25
Hill-Lewis says sentences handed to Emaan Solomons' killers sends stern warning to gangsters Eyewitness News10:23 5-May-25
Moody’s upgrades Cape Town’s credit rating Engineering News08:19 5-May-25
SIU's Mothibi flags increasing threats against investigators probing corruption Eyewitness News07:40 5-May-25
City of Cape Town plans to upgrade roads in Muizenberg The South African04:43 5-May-25
Lobby group plans to challenge decision to authorise offshore oil & gas exploration Eyewitness News03:27 5-May-25
Cape Town police officer shot dead inside vehicle News2412:46 3-May-25
Cape Town hosts march in support of Palestinians in war zones Eyewitness News06:58 3-May-25
'Miracle reunion': Holly the dog back with owner after 3 days on burning Cape Town mountain News2405:59 3-May-25
South African woman Kelly Smith convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter The Washington Times13:32 2-May-25
BOSA rejects City of Cape Town's tariff increases Eyewitness News08:56 2-May-25
FMAS:25 - Africa’s Largest Trading Summit is Just 1 Month Away Finance Magnates08:28 2-May-25
Parliament searching for venue to host Godongwana's third attempt at tabling a budget Eyewitness News07:36 2-May-25
Transition to cleaner energy should not mean job losses, says Ramokgopa Eyewitness News05:53 2-May-25
A whopping R100m for extra safety escorts due to Cape Town's unique crime climate News2403:32 2-May-25
From cast iron to cutting-edge solutions Financial Mail23:03 1-May-25
The unfinished business of Rhodes Must Fall, Sarah Baartman and Jameson Mail & Guardian Online10:19 1-May-25

      
            
      
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Cape Town, a city of over 4.6 million people, is the second-most populous city in South Africa and a major economic hub for the Western Cape province. The city is world-renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, including the iconic Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, and the stunning beaches along the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines.

Our Cape Town feed keeps you informed about the latest developments in the city, such as important decisions made by the City of Cape Town municipality, updates on major infrastructure projects, and the challenges facing local communities. Stay updated on critical issues like water management, as the city has faced severe droughts in recent years, as well as news related to crime, safety, and social justice initiatives in the wake of South Africa's complex history.

Cape Town is a city rich in culture and diversity, with a thriving arts scene, numerous festivals, and events throughout the year. From the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival and the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts to the vibrant street art and local markets, our feed covers the events and stories that showcase the city's creative spirit and resilience. We also highlight community-driven initiatives, such as the Cape Town Carnival and the Open Streets Cape Town project, which aim to foster inclusivity and celebrate the city's diverse heritage.

The city's history, marked by the legacies of colonialism and apartheid, continues to shape its present-day challenges and triumphs. Our feed explores how Cape Town grapples with its past while working towards a more equitable future, covering stories related to reconciliation efforts, such as the District Six Museum and the Robben Island Museum, as well as ongoing struggles for social justice and economic empowerment.

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