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Western Cape dam levels continue to decline
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (225+ words) Theewaterskloof Dam on 24 April 2018. The City of Cape Town wants to build a water recycling plant in Faure to minimise the risk of running out of water during a drought. Picture: Ashraf Hendricks/Ground Up Western Cape dam levels have…...
PAGAD rejects joint drills between US'Marines'and City of Cape Town metro police cadets
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (447+ words) Metro police officers at launch of the City of Cape Town's festive season beach safety plan in Muizenberg on 18 November 2025. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN People Against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD) says the involvement of US military personnel in Cape Town…...
PP dismisses ethics complaint against Ramaphosa over conduct during 2025 Trump meeting
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (445+ words) 14 April 2026 10: 23 ANC in Gauteng in process of removing membership of pastor accused of raping girl 14 April 2026 10: 15 Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respond 14 April 2026 09: 59 URC kick-off times: Rugby fans gear up for renewed action this weekend US…...
Why Johannesburg service delivery keeps failing, according to city manager
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (834+ words) 14 April 2026 10: 25 PP dismisses ethics complaint against Ramaphosa over conduct during 2025 Trump meeting 14 April 2026 10: 15 Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respond Frustrated Johannesburg residents demanding answers over water outages, crumbling infrastructure and lawlessness are facing a system that…...
Public Protector clears Mashatile and Creecy over SAA CEO appointment
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (335+ words) 14 April 2026 09: 59 URC kick-off times: Rugby fans gear up renewed action this weekend The Public Protector has cleared Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy of any wrongdoing regarding the appointment of outgoing SAA CEO, Professor John Lamola. An…...
Gangsters are unfazed: SANDF deployment fails as Cape Town killings surge
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (543+ words) 14 April 2026 08: 52 FIFA World Cup excitement fades as fans struggle with prices, travel and ticket lottery SANDF members arrive in Mitchells Plain to help fight gang violence, extortion, and other violent crimes plaguing most communities in the Cape Flats. Picture: Carlo…...
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected as new DA federal leader
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (374+ words) 14 April 2026 06: 20 Pastor accused of raping relative (12) expected to apply for bail 14 April 2026 06: 09 WEATHER: Thunderstorms for Joburg and Pretoria, Cape Town stays clear 14 April 2026 05: 59 SAWS issues destructive wet weather warning for Gauteng Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially been elected…...
Expanding DA donor base important for growth, says new finance committee chair Burke
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (340+ words) 14 April 2026 06: 20 Pastor accused of raping relative (12) expected to apply for bail 14 April 2026 06: 09 WEATHER: Thunderstorms for Joburg and Pretoria, Cape Town stays clear 14 April 2026 05: 59 SAWS issues destructive wet weather warning for Gauteng The Democratic Alliance (DA)s Mark Burke on 25 March…...
New DA leaders aim to appeal to rural communities, youth
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (664+ words) 14 April 2026 06: 20 Pastor accused of raping relative (12) expected to apply for bail 14 April 2026 06: 09 WEATHER: Thunderstorms for Joburg and Pretoria, Cape Town stays clear 14 April 2026 05: 59 SAWS issues destructive wet weather warning for Gauteng The Democratic Alliance's Helen Zille has welcomed the young…...
WEATHER: Thunderstorms for Joburg and Pretoria, Cape Town stays clear
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (345+ words) 14 April 2026 06: 20 Pastor accused of raping relative (12) expected to apply for bail 14 April 2026 05: 59 SAWS issues destructive wet weather warning for Gauteng 14 April 2026 05: 47 Hammanskraal water woes: 'People are frustrated' Thunderstorm / Pexels: Amol Mande Johannesburg will see unsettled conditions on Wednesday, with thunderstorms…...