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Synth-pop icons set to headline Cape Town
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (691+ words) Synth-pop icons set to headline Cape Town'capetown.today The Human League, an old-school synth band, played a concert in Cape Town for the first time in 40 years! This was a big deal because their music was super important in South…...
Credit use in SA: Why borrowing has become a lifeline for millions
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (576+ words) Many South African households rely on debt to survive monthly, facing high interest rates and informal lenders due to unstable incomes. Stay updated with the latest stories from the Mother City. Payments Association logs show this scene plays out roughly…...
Cape Town architecture that makes you stop and stare
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (477+ words) Discover Cape Town's architectural layers, from ancient bastions to Afro-futurist stations, revealing its complex history and vibrant spirit. Cape Town's architecture is a "living palimpsest," with each historical epoch building upon the last, not erasing it. Examples include the Zeitz…...
Cape Town’s events economy hits new highs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (341+ words) Cape Town's 2025 events generated R2.5bn+ in spend, created 40k+ jobs, and boosted local businesses. Discover its data-driven success! Cape Town changed festivals into money-making machines! They made it super easy to get event permits and helped different city groups work together. They…...
Explainer: Why does the rand exchange rate matter?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (441+ words) The rebounding Rand in South Africa quietly rewrites daily life, from cheaper imports and gaming to pension impacts and economic shifts. A stronger Rand in South Africa makes imported goods cheaper, benefiting consumers and businesses importing products. However, it can…...
Annual funding call for Western Cape arts and culture sector
1+ week, 4+ day ago (454+ words) Unlock Western Cape arts funding: Turn R1 into R7 cultural GDP. Discover hidden categories, insider tips, and application hacks for 2026. Stay updated with the latest stories from the Mother City. Data from UCT's Graduate School of Business show the yield is brutal…...
Rand dips below R16 as dollar weakens
1+ week, 5+ day ago (238+ words) Rand breaks R16/$! Discover the 20 factors driving ZAR's strength & what could send it soaring or crashing. Is it a new era or fleeting? Read more! The Rand just got super strong, jumping 15% from R19.30 to R15.99! This happened because the US Dollar got…...
AI Masterclass Summit heads to Cape Town and Johannesburg
2+ week, 3+ day ago (346+ words) Africa's first AI Masterclass Summit flips enterprise learning. Learn how they're building operational AI reality by 2026. The Africa's First AI Masterclass Summit is an intensive 48-hour program designed to transform curious managers into certified AI builders. It focuses on practical…...
Cape Town fires surge as heat and winds stretch emergency crews
3+ week, 1+ day ago (698+ words) Cape Town's fire season intensifies with wind, heat, and human risk creating a perfect storm. Fires surge, resources strain, and new tech emerges. Cape Town is facing a fiery crisis! Strong winds, lots of dry plants, and even everyday house…...
Garden Route water taps tighten as dams dip
3+ week, 1+ day ago (484+ words) Garden Route water taps tighten as dams dip'capetown.today Knysna is counting down to a water crisis using spreadsheets, with a hidden pipe causing a big problem, and a dead battery nearly led to disaster. Bitou is hunting invisible leaks…...