1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (247+ words) thenewspaper.co.za The upcoming Western Cape calendar offers a diverse mix of seasonal celebrations across every category. Culinary lovers can look forward to regional food and wine showcases like the Swartland Olive Festival and Pinotage Day, alongside seasonal floral…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (291+ words) That passenger-first experience was reaffirmed when Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) announced that the Port of Cape Town had been crowned Africa’s Leading Cruise Port for 2026 at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar. Marking its fourth consecutive win,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (328+ words) From 9 to 12 September 2026, Bredasdorp Park transforms into the vibrant heart of Western Cape agricultural and rural lifestyle. Beyond the latest farming innovations, tractors, and livestock exhibits, this year’s line-up features an impressive slate of arena performances, precision displays, and competitions…...

3+ week, 42+ min ago   (174+ words) Protecting Heritage at Arderne Gardens A major highlight of the recent investments is the restoration of the historic ablution facility at Arderne Gardens in Claremont. The City directed R1.4 million toward refurbishing this structure, ensuring it complies with modern operational standards…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (486+ words) thenewspaper.co.za Across the Western Cape, small rural communities face a daunting mix of pressures: severe winter storms, road-damaging flash floods, municipal maintenance backlogs, youth unemployment, shifting regional transport routes, and post-industrial economic decline. When key arterial routes like…...