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Is Cape Town selling out its people?
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (701+ words) THEY are selling Cape Town. In a city built on forced removals and land theft, the City of Cape Town has decided that nearly 50 parcels of public land are suddenly available " not for housing, not for restitution, not for redress…...
South Africa's SALT begins collaboration with Rubin Observatory to enhance time-domain astronomy
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (524+ words) South Africa's SALT begins collaboration with Rubin Observatory to enhance time-domain astronomy'sundayindependent.co.za South Africa's SALT begins collaboration with Rubin Observatory to enhance time-domain astronomy The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is joining forces with a major global observatory…...
Rassie Erasmus casts net wide with 49-man squad for Springboks’ first alignment camp
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (557+ words) Junior Springbok star Markus Muller (middle) received a first Springboks alignment camp invitation and is one of 11 uncapped players who will join the national team in Cape Town next week as they start preparations for the action-packed 2026 international season. Image:…...
Expect stability over excitement in this years Budget Speech
4+ day, 43+ min ago (869+ words) Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers SOUTH Africans will tune in tomorrow not for fireworks, but for reassurance. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget Speech arrives like a doctor delivering test results that are "stable. No immediate catastrophe. No cure either. The…...
Brown Mogotsi insists he’s an entrepreneur, not a corrupt agent
4+ day, 53+ min ago (917+ words) North West businessman Brown Mogotsi defended his role in crime intelligence and denied any improper dealings, saying he operates only private businesses and has been a registered agent since 2009. North West businessman Brown Mogotsi told a Parliamentary ad hoc committee…...
Cape Town sees 4,000 monthly STI clinic visits, raising health concerns
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (348+ words) Health officials in Cape Town urge residents to prioritise sexual health as STI clinic visits soar to 4,000 a month. Image: Cottonbro studios/ Pexels Nearly 4 000 people a month are seeking treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at public clinics in Cape…...
How Skwankwankwa is transforming Gqeberha's youth culture and economy
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (401+ words) WHAT began as a grassroots township event has evolved into one of the Eastern Cape's most dynamic youth-driven cultural platforms, demonstrating the growing economic and entrepreneurial power of young creatives outside South Africa's traditional entertainment capitals. Skwankwankwa, a fast-rising lifestyle…...
LOOK: Mop-up operations under way in Welkom after tornado, more rain warnings issued for parts of SA
1+ week, 4+ day ago (287+ words) The Matjhabeng Fire Station in Welkom was severely damaged following a tornado that ripped through the area at the weekend. The Matjhabeng Local Municipality is busy with mop-up operations after a devastating storm ripped through Welkom at the weekend. "Among…...
Political tensions rise as IFP and NFP prepare for crucial GPU meeting in Durban
1+ week, 6+ day ago (491+ words) Blessed Gwala - IFP National Chairperson and Chief Whip in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature,said a meeting was scheduled with the National Freedom Party (NFP) in Durban on Sunday. Issues of the Government of Local Unity in 12 KwaZulu-Natal municipalities and the removal…...
Words to Action: Urgent call for GBVF response after Sona 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (717+ words) As South Africa grapples with the urgent crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, civil society demands that the government's recent classification as a National Disaster translates into actionable plans and resources for survivors. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers FOLLOWING the…...