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๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Cape Town's Muslim community breaks Ramadan fast

The Muslim community in Cape Town gathers in Bo-Kaap to observe the tradition of breaking the Ramadan fast, an event that highlights unity amidst gentrification.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Mayor of Cape Town announces bid for DA party leadership

Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, has announced his candidacy to lead the Democratic Alliance as the party prepares for elections following the current leader's decision not to seek a third term.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'Time to Renew' - Hill-Lewis Declares Bid for DA's Top Job

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance (DA) following the decision of outgoing leader John Steenhuisen not to seek re-election.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Geordin Hill-Lewis Enters Race to Lead Democratic Alliance

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Auctioning Off Public Land Amid Cape Town's Housing Crisis and Land Scarcity - What Gives?

There is significant public backlash against the City of Cape Town's decision to auction off public land amid a housing crisis and ongoing land scarcity.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Terrible accident: elevator shaft swallowed a man

Italian professional golfer Andrea Pavan suffered a serious accident when he fell into an elevator shaft near Cape Town, South Africa.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Fans were left speechless by Eglฤ— Jackaitฤ—'s vacation moments: 'Attractive'

Eglฤ— Jackaitฤ— shares captivating vacation moments from her trip to Cape Town, which have garnered numerous praise from her followers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Life & Tech

Russian drives from St. Petersburg to Cape Town (PHOTOS)

A Russian man completed a remarkable 37,000-km journey from St. Petersburg to Cape Town in a vintage car, despite facing various challenges along the way.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fire at Cape Town International Airport Disrupts Flights Temporarily

A fire at Cape Town International Airport has caused temporary disruptions to flight operations, with international flights halted as a precautionary measure.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Suspected IT Cable Fire At Cape Town International Halts International Flights

A suspected cable fire at Cape Town International Airport has led to the suspension of international flights, though all passengers and staff are safe.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Buenos Aires CRC, the oldest rugby club in America, defeated the oldest club in Africa in Cape Town

Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club (BACRC) celebrated a historical victory by defeating Hamilton Rugby & Football Club from Africa, marking another milestone in its over 160-year legacy.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Manamela Appoints Administrator to Stabilise College of Cape Town

The South African government has appointed an administrator to lead the College of Cape Town amid serious governance and financial issues.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gregory Maqoma's Genesis - A Visceral Plea Acknowledging the Past to Heal the Future

Gregory Maqoma's new dance-opera 'Genesis' premiered in Cape Town, emphasizing collaboration and audience engagement in storytelling through the arts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town, Joburg and Ekurhuleni Locked in Dispute With AG Over Municipal Audit Reports

Three major South African metros, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni, are embroiled in disputes with the Auditor-General over their 2024-25 audit reports.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Organized Crime: South Africa Sends the Army into the Townships

Amid rising gang violence in Cape Town, the South African president has deployed soldiers to the townships to combat organized crime, raising questions about the effectiveness of military intervention.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Cofimvaba - a Town Without Public Toilets

Cofimvaba, a town in South Africa, is facing a serious sanitation crisis with no functioning public toilets available for its residents and visitors, leading to public health concerns.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town Clinic Reopens After Extortion Incident

The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha has reopened after being closed for two weeks due to an extortion incident involving security guards.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: UCT Registration Disrupted As Students Demand End to Fee Blocks

Students at the University of Cape Town protested against financial barriers to registration, disrupting the start of the academic year.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Somali Envoy to South Africa Meets Cape Town Diaspora Leaders to Bolster Unity

Somalia's Ambassador to South Africa met with local diaspora leaders in Cape Town to discuss unity and address community needs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Epstein survivor says women who recruited her 'laughed' as she was sexually assaulted on private jet

A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring details her harrowing experience and the psychological bondage she endured after being recruited from Cape Town.

Feb 15 โ€ข 02:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town gears for army deployment as police raid gang strongholds

Cape Town is preparing for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist police in combating rising gang violence, as confirmed by Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Stakeholders Demand Accountability, Fair Share of Extractive Wealth for Locals

Stakeholders at the Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town emphasize the need for communities near mining sites to benefit from extractive wealth.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In South Africa, a counter-summit for the forgotten of mining exploitation in parallel with the Mining Indaba.

A counter-summit in Cape Town aims to raise awareness of mining-related issues faced by local communities during the same week as the Mining Indaba conference.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town's Wall Will Not Keep Us Safe - It Will Keep Us Apart

The article critiques the construction of a wall in Cape Town, arguing that it perpetuates division rather than safety.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SONA 2026 - President Ramaphosa Charts the Way

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight in Cape Town, focusing on government priorities and progress in South Africa.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Khayelitsha Clinic to Remain Closed After Extortion Incident

The Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha remains closed following an extortion incident involving security guards, with the City of Cape Town conducting a risk assessment before reopening.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Adeleke woos global investors to Osunโ€™s solid mineral sector

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, promotes investment in the state's solid mineral sector at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still 'Significant'

South Africa's Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources asserts that the country's mining industry shows significant untapped mineral potential during the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

2026 Mining Indaba opens in Cape Town under the theme 'Stronger Together'

The 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town focuses on Africa's mining sector, emphasizing self-reliance and protection of African interests.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
Life & Tech

Africa: Historic Africa-Led HIV Vaccine Trial Begins in Cape Town

South Africa has launched the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial in Cape Town, marking a significant step toward developing an HIV vaccine tailored for strains prevalent in Southern Africa.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Historic Africa-Led HIV Vaccine Trial Begins in Cape Town

South Africa has launched the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial in Cape Town, signaling a significant step towards developing an HIV vaccine tailored for strains prevalent in Southern Africa.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cape Town Convention signing will drive aviation growth โ€“ Expert

Energy and aviation expert Dare Osamo claims that signing the Cape Town Convention will enhance Nigeria's aviation sector by improving aircraft leasing conditions and attracting new investments.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Kyiv Ambassador: Russia Uses Africans as Cannon Fodder in Ukraine

The Kyiv ambassador in Cape Town stated that Russia is luring Africans to take part in the war in Ukraine, using them as expendable resources in the frontline to mitigate its own losses.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

Vacation is for Cowards

The article explores the tension between the desire to travel and the comforts of home, questioning whether destinations like Cape Town truly offer more than the familiarity of one's own kitchen.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Love Island costing ITV huge amount every hour as show postponed amid wildfires

ITV is losing ยฃ15,000 every hour due to the postponement of Love Island All Stars amid ongoing wildfires in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jan 11 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

Russian, Chinese and Iranian ships hold military exercises in South African waters

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian naval ships have commenced military exercises in South African waters near Cape Town, aimed at ensuring maritime security, which could heighten tensions with the U.S. administration.

Jan 10 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Ukrainians protest against Russian participation in navy drills in South Africa

Ukrainian immigrants in Cape Town protested against Russia's involvement in a joint military exercise with South Africa, criticizing the inclusion of Moscow amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.

Jan 10 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Mount Nelson, the luxury hotel in Cape Town where John Lennon was mistaken for a homeless man

The Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town, famed for its enigmatic history, hosted John Lennon in 1980, where he was surprisingly mistaken for a homeless person.

Jan 10 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian ships begin military exercises in South Africa

Naval exercises involving Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and South African ships have commenced off the coast of Cape Town, aimed at securing navigation and combating piracy amid heightened tensions with Washington.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Chinese and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for BRICS naval exercises

Warships from China and Iran have arrived in Cape Town for a joint military drill called 'Will for Peace 2026,' hosted by South Africa as part of the BRICS+ group's activities.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Naval maneuvers off South Africa: Opponents of the West show their teeth

South Africa, Russia, China, and Iran are set to conduct a large joint naval exercise off the coast of Cape Town amid escalating global tensions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Cape Town celebrates culture at annual Minstrelsโ€™ Parade

Cape Town's annual Minstrelsโ€™ Parade showcased thousands of performers in vibrant costumes, celebrating the cityโ€™s cultural heritage with music and dancing.

Jan 5 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Cape Town rental boom pushes low-income residents Into illegal housing

A surge in rental prices in Cape Town is forcing low-income residents into illegal housing as affordable options become increasingly scarce.

Jan 1 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

In Cape Town, the New Year celebration is marked by the minstrel parade, a tradition that dates back to the time of slavery

The New Year celebration in Cape Town features a minstrel parade, a 140-year-old tradition originating from a holiday for slaves to celebrate the New Year, with an expected attendance of 20,000 performers and 150,000 spectators.

Dec 31 โ€ข 15:41 UTC

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