55 h. ago SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has called for urgent intervention from national government ministers following the fatal shooting of prominent taxi industry figure Mongi Titi in Cape Town. Titi, an executive member of the CATA Regional Taxi Association, was gunned down at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday. According to… Read More »SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga The post SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 d. ago KZN taxi operators relieved as permits issued ahead of Easter rush

KZN taxi permits restored in time for Easter travel; safety measures and law enforcement praised.

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3 d. ago Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend

As the Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town’s Traffic Department has announced an increased deployment of officers to ensure road safety during the anticipated surge in holiday travel. The department’s initiative, known as Operation Exodus, offers free vehicle safety checks for long-distance public transport operators. These checks focus on critical safety features such… Read More »Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend The post Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims

Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has announced that preparations for a class action lawsuit on behalf of Riverlands flood victims are nearing completion. In August last year, severe floods impacted over 200 residents in Riverlands, a small farming community near Cape Town, following the collapse of four dam walls at a nearby farm… Read More »Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims The post Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront

Welcoming more than 350 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from over 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa’s premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The  B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 10-12 June 2025 , is considered to be… Read More »The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront The post The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Extra measures put in place to monitor Easter traffic on N1, N4

Traffic volumes of around 1-thousand-800 vehicles per hour are being recorded already

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1 week ago GBV a result of societal, cultural and structural factors: Ramaphosa

Legal fraternity has gathered in Cape Town to discuss GBV.

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1 week ago Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits

Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding across Cape Town, impacting multiple neighborhoods and causing substantial disruptions. Areas such as Table View, Wynberg, and Parow have reported severe inundation, with numerous vehicles submerged and roadways rendered impassable. The City’s Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, indicated that the Disaster Operations Centre has received numerous reports… Read More »Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits The post Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Cape Town police seize over R700 000 in counterfeit cigarettes

Spokesperson, FC van Wyk, says during the raid officers also seized a firearm and ammunition.

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2 w. ago Gerda Steyn Makes History with Sixth Two Oceans Victory; Seutloali Clinches Men’s Title in Tactical Showdown

South African road-running queen Gerda Steyn etched her name deeper into the history books on Saturday by claiming a record-breaking sixth consecutive title at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. Steyn dominated the 56km race, completing it in 3:26:54 – just over a minute off her own course record of 3:29:06 set in 2023.… Read More »Gerda Steyn Makes History with Sixth Two Oceans Victory; Seutloali Clinches Men’s Title in Tactical Showdown The post Gerda Steyn Makes History with Sixth Two Oceans Victory; Seutloali Clinches Men’s Title in Tactical Showdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Cape Town temperatures set to soar ahead of Two Oceans Marathon

Participants in Two Oceans Marathon advised to take extra precautions amid high temperatures.

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2 w. ago Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part

One of Cape Town’s most beloved fundraising events will once again take place on Table Mountain in May. The Cableway Charity Challenge 2025 is scheduled for Saturday 10 May 2025, and hosts and organisers, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (TMACC), calls you to be a part of the action by cheering on participants, pledging your support… Read More »Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part The post Cableway Charity Challenge Returns And Table Mountain Cableway Invites The Public To Take Part first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago PRASA’s test train run from Cape Town to Khayelitsha welcomed

The line was suspended in 2019 due to vandalism and theft.

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3 w. ago South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities

South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These cities have experienced challenges, ranging from power outages and water shortages to degraded road networks and waste management systems. Under the plan, the World Bank will provide… Read More »South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities The post South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Teen appears in court for alleged Cape Town attack plot in 2023

The boy participated in social media chat groups and was allegedly recruited to be an extremist.

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3 w. ago Parly orders crackdown on rogue fuel suppliers selling dirty diesel

MPs assess operations during Aston Energy Refinery oversight visit in Cape Town.

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3 w. ago Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays

With only three weeks remaining until the Easter weekend, authorities have already intensified efforts to enhance road safety. Cape Town’s traffic department confirmed that preparations are well underway, with all traffic officers fully mobilised for the busy holiday period. Last week, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy officially launched the national Easter road safety campaign, highlighting lessons… Read More »Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays The post Cape Town Ramps Up Road Safety Measures Ahead of Easter Holidays first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the US, received a warm welcome from ANC members and trade unions in Cape Town upon his return to the country. Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his critical remarks about Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a webinar. Rasool… Read More »Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty The post Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground

Ebrahim Rasool returned to Cape Town on Sunday, not as a triumphant negotiator but as a man unwavering in his convictions. The former South African ambassador to the U.S. was expelled with just a week’s notice, but if Washington thought it could dictate South Africa’s alliances, Rasool had a firm response: “America doesn’t get to… Read More »Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground The post Defiant Diplomacy: South Africa’s Expelled Ambassador Stands His Ground first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago “Jazz, Rain, and Magic: Table Mountain Jazz Festival Unites Cape Town

Jazz lovers have filled the Company Gardens in Cape Town for the inaugural Table Mountain Jazz Festival. The oldest garden in South Africa played host to the two-day music showcase this weekend. Among the acts were legendary artists, including Jonathan Butler, Jimmy Dludlu and Peter White. Close to 5,000 jazz lovers gathered for the first… Read More »“Jazz, Rain, and Magic: Table Mountain Jazz Festival Unites Cape Town The post “Jazz, Rain, and Magic: Table Mountain Jazz Festival Unites Cape Town first appeared on iAfrica.

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