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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance condemns the second detainee escape in just over a week, this time from the Strand Magistrate’s Court, where three remand prisoners were reported as having vanished from a locked holding cell without any sign of forced entry. The DA has already written to Lt Genl. Patekile requesting the Wynberg escape …
Good progress is being made on a Department of Infrastructure (DOI) project to repair flood damage on five roads in the Garden Route District. Major repairs are being done on a 10 km stretch of Main Road (MR) 355, also known as the Seven Passes Road, between George and Knysna. Repairs are also underway on …
The cause is a collapsing sewer line, but the City of Cape Town cannot access it unless it relocates the residents
Good progress is being made on a supplementary Department of Infrastructure (DOI) contract to conduct emergency slope stabilisation and road repairs on an 11.1 km section of the Franschhoek Pass (R45). Heavy rainfall in October 2023 caused slope failures, erosion, debris build up, and deterioration of the road and drainage systems. “Contractors are stabilising 16 …
The Western Cape Government has introduced its Performance-Based Standards (PBS) Policy, enabling eligible heavy vehicles to carry higher payloads while improving safety and reducing road wear. Applications open online from 1 November 2025. The PBS Policy addresses long-standing challenges in South Africa’s transport sector. Overloading, combined with inadequate vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue, and limited health …
*Note to editors: This speech was delivered during today’s ordinary council sitting.
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Adding local sophistication to international class, celebrated South African singer, actress, and storyteller Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, touring South Africa in November on his three-city Love is King national concert tour. Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA …
Magistrates are demanding salary increases and better working conditions
As the African continent accelerates its digital transformation, South Africa prepares to host the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/) from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre.
The choice of host city reflects the region's growing reputation as Africa's tech capital. The Western Cape - specifically Cape Town and its surrounds - has evolved into the heart of Africa's innovation economy. The Cape Town-Stellenbosch tech corridor (https://apo-opa.co/48UHJOW) encompasses over 450 tech firms employing close to 40,000 professionals, supported by a network of incubators, accelerators, training providers, and investors that strengthen the region's innovation economy.
Home to over 60% of South Africa's startups, Cape Town also boasts some of Africa's highest concentrations of venture capital activity. World-class universities that feed a pipeline of skilled graduates into its technology ecosystem, robust digital infrastructure, a supportive business climate, and a lifestyle that attracts global talent are other factors that have led major tech firms and investors to choose Cape Town as their African base.
The city's leadership in digital infrastructure is also a contributing factor. This includes advanced fibre networks, renewable energy projects, and an expanding innovation footprint, all of which exemplify how technology can drive economic inclusion and sustainability.
“Cape Town isn't just where the Africa Tech Festival happens. The city embodies the collaboration and ingenuity that define Africa's tech story. We look forward to welcoming the continent's industry leaders and innovators to participate in a forum for conversations and connections that elevate African tech onto the global stage,” said Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager for Africa Tech Festival.
Africa Tech Festival is Africa's biggest showcase of enterprise tech innovation across key sectors like telecoms, connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud and data centres, green ICT, and media and entertainment. As over 15,000 global attendees, more than 300 exhibitors, and 450 speakers come together in Cape Town, they are connecting the local ecosystem with the world and reaffirming the city's status as Africa's tech capital.
The 2025 edition of Africa Tech Festival will unite its four flagship programmes: AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit Cape Town under a cohesive narrative that captures the continent's shared ambition for responsible and inclusive growth. This ensures that conversations move beyond technology silos, exploring how areas such as connectivity, policy, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence intersect to accelerate Africa's development goals.
For more information, visit https://AfricaTechFestival.com/.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Tech Festival.
About Africa Tech Festival:
Now in its 28th edition, Africa Tech Festival 2025 will take place from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together more than 15,000 technology leaders, policymakers, investors, startups, and visionaries. The Festival encompasses four anchor events:
With over 500 speakers, 300 exhibitors, and extensive networking opportunities, Africa Tech Festival remains the continent's most influential gathering for those shaping Africa's connected future.
Yesterday, 28 October 2025, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku attended the launch of the Maersk Belcon Cold Store facility at the Belcon Inland Terminal in Bellville, describing it as a major step forward for the province’s freight, logistics, and export competitiveness. The new facility, developed by global shipping and logistics leader Maersk, provides …
Rubbish piles up as City dumps cleaning companies which don’t meet obligations
The GOOD Party in Drakenstein Municipality is appalled that the DA caucus voted against awarding a Community Hall lease to a reputable Non-Profit Organisation that is delivering essential community services in Ward 11 and surrounding areas.
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Disney On Ice returns to South Africa in 2026! Get ready as the magic glides into Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban, bringing spectacular special effects, cutting-edge technology, breathtaking performances, dazzling costumes, and all your beloved Disney characters and stories! Related: Advertise your event for FREE on MyZA Events. Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, …
Yet another periodic maintenance project by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has been completed. “This 16-month, R95.5 million project was to do periodic maintenance on three roads near Wellington and Malmesbury,” said Jandré Bakker, DOI Director: Operational Support. “The portions of road that were repaired and resealed included 12.2 km of Divisional Road …
Families on the Cape Flats deserve the same security, dignity, and protection afforded to tourists and those in the City’s wealthier neighbourhoods.
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As a Blitzbok, he has won the HSBC SVNS world series, gold at the Commonwealth Games and bronze at the Olympic Games, but for Christie Grobbelaar, an appearance at his home tournament in Cape Town has remained rather elusive. And, hopes the De Doorns native and former scholar from HTS Drostdy in Worcester, maybe 2025 …
The GOOD Party has accused former Western Cape MECs Mireille Wenger and David Maynier of tabling a rigged budget ahead of the 2024 elections.
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The Little Optimist Trust Sailing Therapy program gives over 1,600 children in Cape Town their chance to be on the water
Yet another multi-million maintenance project has been completed by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI). “This R74.7 million DOI project to repair and reseal five stretches of road in the Bonnievale and Ashton area, and to rehabilitate 1 km of Main Road (MR) 291, was recently completed,” said Jandré Bakker, DOI Director: Operational Support. …
“Bringing the case to the ICJ … It’s been enormous. South Africa went ahead alone and risked huge repercussions from the United States and others”
Residents of Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East say dams in the area are unsafe
Today, 27 October 2025, in partnership with First National Bank (FNB), Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure handed over a batch of 44 title deeds to beneficiaries of FNB’s housing subsidy initiative for financially distressed customers. This is the second group who has benefitted from this programme this year. Minister Simmer said, “This special occasion was …
FOUR PAWS provides urgent care for big cats and bears at former Zoo Luján. Veterinarians and wildlife experts from FOUR PAWS are on-site at former Zoo Luján in Buenos Aires province for a complex emergency mission launched on 23 October Until the end of November, the FOUR PAWS team will be carrying out veterinary assessments …
The GOOD Party is here to lay criminal charges against Western Cape MECs and senior officials who committed fraud by knowingly tabling falsely balanced provincial budgets in order to present a rosy picture of the province’s finances ahead of last year’s general election.
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