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Refreshi users save R12.5m on groceries in Cape Town
Refreshi has helped consumers save R12.5m on groceries through a surplus food marketplace serving Cape Town and other regions.

23 Cape Town librarians graduate from leadership programme
Twenty three Cape Town librarians have completed a leadership development programme designed to prepare them for evolving digital and community needs.

Fuel prices to drop significantly from 1 July 2026
South African motorists will see lower petrol and diesel prices starting 1 July 2026 due to falling crude oil costs.

Cape Town launches WhatsApp bot for municipal benefits
A new WhatsApp chatbot called Hello-RITA! has been launched to help qualifying Cape Town residents renew their municipal rates rebates and indigent…

Cape Town security escort shortage delays municipal repairs
A shortage of law enforcement escorts is delaying critical municipal repairs for water, electricity and roads due to safety risks for contractors.

Cape Town Food Indaba 2026 to focus on water security
The 2026 Food Indaba will examine the connection between water cycles and food security through the ROAR framework.

Cape Town rivers and canals overflow after heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall has caused several Cape Town rivers and canals to overflow, affecting low-lying areas including parts of Table View.

Freedom Front Plus condemns Table Mountain hiker attacks
The Freedom Front Plus is calling for intensified police efforts following recent stabbings and robberies on Table Mountain.

R8 billion Cape Winelands Airport designs revealed
Architectural concepts have been released for the R8-billion Cape Winelands Airport expansion project.

Cape Town electricity tariffs to rise by 7.5 per cent
Cape Town electricity tariffs will increase by 7.5 per cent from 1 July following approval by NERSA.

Cape Town port congestion threatens fruit exports
Port congestion in Cape Town and various logistical risks are challenging the competitiveness of South Africa's fruit export industry.

Cape Town port vessel turnaround times improve significantly
Vessel turnaround times at the Port of Cape Town have dropped to a year-to-date average of 58 hours due to improved terminal…
