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Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer, have welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Statistics (QLFS) released today by Statistics South Africa, which show that the Western Cape’s unemployment rate has declined to 19.7% in Quarter 3 of 2025. This is down from 21.1 in Quarter 2 …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply disturbed by the wave of violent crime that continues to engulf communities across the Western Cape. We share the anger, fear, and frustration of residents who feel abandoned by a policing system that has lost control. The DA is taking this fight up because we refuse to …
In just four days, five women were brutally murdered in Cape Town. These are not isolated tragedies; they are part of a relentless pattern of violence that has become woven into the fabric of our society.
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This year’s runway designs gave spectators a glimpse into some of the country’s creative and emerging fashion trends
Provincial Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku welcomes the announcement by National Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa, to defer the national implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act to 1 July 2026. The postponement provides much-needed space to ensure that every municipality, enforcement agency, and operational team is …
The Provincial Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku has congratulated Maxine Bezuidenhout on her appointment as the Western Cape Mobility Department’s new Chief Director: Traffic Management. Minister Sileku said, “Chief Director Bezuidenhout brings over 14 years of experience in municipal traffic management and leadership. Her tenure at the City of Cape Town, where she served as …
Dear Editor The DA has long maintained that inbound investment follows good governance, which creates the conditions for business to thrive. This has proven true in the Western Cape under DA leadership. This week the DA-led Western Cape Government (WCG) secured a stunning R50-billion in new foreign and local investment, as investors recognise that DA …
The 2025 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) brought the local business community together for two energetic days on Tuesday, 28 and Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at the Tygervalley Centre Arena, marking its third successful year as one of Cape Town’s most dynamic platforms for business growth and collaboration. This year’s event connected more than 500 businesses, …
Everyday millions of South Africans make their way to work by car, taxi, train, e-hailing or on foot. Most of us track what we spend getting there in rand terms, but how often do we consider the cost in time? Time is one of the most valuable resources we have and unlike money, we cannot …
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Bas Wijne, will deliver a keynote address at this week's Africa Tech Festival and serve as an official judge at the Africa Tech Festival Awards.
As the continent's premier gathering of innovators, investors, and policymakers, the Africa Tech Festival showcases the organisations, people, and ideas driving Africa's digital transformation. Wijne's participation underscores APO Group's commitment to this rapidly growing and influential sector. On Wednesday, 12 November, Wijne will take to the main stage with a keynote address titled “Future Signals for Africa's Emerging Tech Landscape”, sharing insights on the technologies reshaping industries across the continent, and how the current state of policy, investment, and communication intersect to influence Africa's tech boom. “At APO Group, we don't just tell Africa's innovation stories; we help track the signals of what's next,” said Wijne. “Africa's growth depends on how effectively we interpret these signals and invest in readiness. Visibility drives value, and when the world sees Africa's progress, confidence and opportunity follow. We're proud to play a part in driving this growth.”
Wijne will also join an elite panel of judges for the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, a flagship celebration of the most innovative and impactful achievements in Africa's digital economy. Finalists will be evaluated across ten categories, ranging from innovation in connectivity and fintech to sustainability and digital inclusion, before the winners are announced at the festival's awards gala on 12 November.
Affirming APO Group's role in amplifying the voices of Africa's technology pioneers, Wijne added: “The Africa Tech Festival Awards recognise the changemakers who are not only advancing technology but also shaping Africa's most profitable story - one of ingenuity, inclusion, and growth. It's an honour to serve alongside other industry leaders in celebrating the progress of our continent's innovators.”
For APO Group, participation in both the conference and awards aligns perfectly with its mission to connect innovators, investors, and policymakers with the right audiences and to drive Africa's tech transformation through storytelling. As the trusted communications partner for businesses and institutions across Africa, the company continues to reshape narratives by challenging stereotypes and showcasing African success stories on global stages.
APO Group's leadership presence at Africa Tech Festival 2025, complemented by Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard's (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com) continued service on the event's Leadership Council, highlights the organisation's long-term commitment to Africa's digital transformation. By supporting platforms that bring together public and private sector decision-makers, APO Group strengthens the ecosystem that enables innovation to thrive.
“As technology moves from hype to value, Africa must own its narrative,” said Wijne. “When we tell our stories confidently and invest with foresight, Africa doesn't just adapt to global trends, it defines them.”
The Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/) will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 11 to 13 November 2025.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group.
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About APO Group:
Founded in 2007, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) is the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. Renowned for our deep-rooted African expertise and expansive global perspective, we specialise in elevating the reputations and brand equity of private and public organisations across Africa. As a trusted partner, our mission is to harness the power of media by crafting bespoke strategies that drive tangible, measurable impact on the continent and globally.
Our commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognised with multiple prestigious awards, including a PRovoke Media Global SABRE Award and multiple PRovoke Media Africa SABRE Awards. In 2023, we were named the Leading Public Relations Firm Africa and the Leading Pan-African Communications Consultancy Africa in the World Business Outlook Awards, and the Best Public Relations and Media Consultancy of the Year South Africa in 2024 in the same awards. In 2025, Brands Review Magazine acknowledged us as the Leading Communications Consultancy in Africa for the second consecutive year. They also named us the Best PR Agency and the Leading Press Release Distribution Platform in Africa in 2024. Additionally, in 2025, the Davos Communications Awards 2025 awarded us the Gold Award for Best PR Campaign and the Bronze Award for Special Event.
APO Group's esteemed clientele, which includes global giants such as Canon, Nestlé, Western Union, the UNDP, Network International, African Energy Chamber, Mercy Ships, Marriott, Africa's Business Heroes, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, reflects our unparalleled ability to navigate the complex African media landscape. With a multicultural team across Africa, we offer unmatched, truly pan-African insights, expertise, and reach across the continent. APO Group is dedicated to reshaping narratives about Africa, challenging stereotypes, and bringing inspiring African stories to global audiences, with our expertise in developing and supporting public relations campaigns worldwide uniquely positioning us to amplify brand messaging, enhance reputations, and connect effectively with target audiences.
Police WPDS (Water Policing and Diving Services) are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a male teenager who went missing at Hawston Beach while swimming. Edrich Kotze, NSRI Hermanus station commander, said: At 12h19, Sunday, 9 November, NSRI Hermanus duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Hawston Beach, between …
Melkbosstrand — The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) proudly welcomed a new addition to its rescue fleet, Film Industry Rescuer 3, a JetRIB funded by the Film Industry, during a naming and blessing ceremony held at Melkbosstrand on Sunday, 9 November. The JetRIB, a combination of a Jet Ski hull and an inflatable rescue craft, …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with deep concern the escape of convicted rapist, Jakob September, from Helderstroom Maximum Correctional Centre in Caledon on Saturday. September, originally from Riversdale, was serving a 28-year sentence for violent sexual offences. The DA demands that both the Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner and the Minister of Correctional …
A refugee group, left homeless after their tent burnt down, still intend to oppose their eviction that will be heard in court next year
7.8-million children remain below the food poverty line
Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelter
The Haven Night Shelter will stage the “Dignity in Motion” show next week
The Western Cape Mobility Department has noted with concern the number of heavy motor vehicles (HMV) getting stuck on Bain’s Kloof Pass in recent weeks. In the past two months alone, seven HMVs have become lodged on the pass, causing significant disruptions to traffic flow and posing safety risks to other road users. Bain’s Kloof …
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed his satisfaction with the progress of his squad’s HSBC SVNS pre-season preparations on Thursday, as they finished their final condition block before the 2026 season kicks off. The Blitzboks played in a local tournament, the Fast Forward Sevens, in Stellenbosch last weekend and then departed for a team …
The GOOD Party is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Otto as the new GOOD councillor for Hopefield, in the Saldanha Bay Municipality, filling the vacancy left by her late husband, Bjorn Witbooi, on 9 October 2025.
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The Drakenstein Municipality has, over the past week, indicated that it is conducting community engagements on the proposed removal of trees in Ward 10, trees that have stood for more than 40 years and have become part of the community’s social and environmental identity.
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GOOD Statement by Axolile Notywala,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor 6 November 2025 The GOOD Party is deeply concerned about the worsening socio-economic and safety conditions in Philippi, particularly in the informal settlement of Siyangena, where residents continue to live without basic services and are exposed to daily violence and deprivation. On Saturday, 1 November […]
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The 2025 C&I Energy and Storage Summit (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/), co-located with the EIUG Conference and Water Security Africa, opened with calls for collaboration and innovation at a critical time for South Africa's industry.
Keynotes covered South Africa's energy transition, water loss figures, private investment and cross-sector use of the circular economy for resilience. Talks on systemic challenges, global links and risk-mitigation strategies gave attendees plenty to consider on day one of the two-day event.
The summit brought together over 60 senior speakers and delegates from energy, water, infrastructure and utility sectors to drive change by integrating energy and water resilience in commercial and industrial settings, and tackle South Africa's resource, regulatory and infrastructure issues.
MAIN DISCUSSION POINTS:
With emphasis on practical outcomes, delegates were urged to prioritise cross-sector collaboration on water, energy and waste challenges rather than tackling them separately.
Speakers stressed that circular economy principles in industrial and municipal operations would improve competitiveness and resource efficiency. This, along with new financial tools and public-private partnerships to fund infrastructure and resilience projects, plus integrating water and energy risks into business strategies, would build resource security.
Innovative technologies and local partnerships were highlighted as ways to cut non-revenue water, increase renewable uptake and secure supply – especially with adaptive strategies needed for extreme weather and regulatory changes.
As the opening session ended, the stage was set for two days of connections and strategies essential to the region's industrial and infrastructure future.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.
About the C&I Energy+Storage Summit:
In its second year, the C&I Summit is a platform to unlock investment and speed up localisation, helping South Africa's energy-intensive sectors build resilience through innovation and resource security. https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/
About ESI Africa:
Africa's leading power and energy journal is positioned as an impartial industry mouthpiece, delivering the latest technical developments, breaking news and analysis in both print and digital formats, on the web portal www.ESI-Africa.com as well as YouTube channel @ESIAfricaTV. ESI Africa is the proud Host Media Partner of the C&I Energy+Storage Summit.
About the event organisers:
VUKA Group connects people and organisations to information and each other across Africa's energy, mining, infrastructure, mobility, green economy and technology sectors via events, content and networking. It helps businesses navigate markets, build connections and achieve sustainable success. Venture partners to The Global Trust Project, founders of WomenIN empowerment platform and leaders of NPO Go Green Africa. The VUKA Group's portfolio supports its aim of ‘Connecting Africa to the world's best, to influence sustainable progress'. Discover more at www.WeAreVUKA.com
Executive summary of speech delivered by Premier Winde at opening: Where there is investment, there is growth – and where there is growth, there is opportunity. That is the story of the Western Cape. It’s the story of resilience, innovation, and shared ambition – a story written by every business owner, every entrepreneur, every worker, …