Mayor lauds Greater Tygerberg Partnership for breathing new life into Bellville
Businesses, academic institutions, City of Cape Town officials, and partners in the Bellville area came together at the scenic Bloemendal wine estate in Durbanville to listen to and celebrate the work being done by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP). From left to right. Langanani Muleyo, Ilse Maartens, mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis; Etienne Basson and Sakhile SitholeGTP is a partnership between businesses and the City of Cape Town to spruce up the Bellville CBD through various programmes, thereby . . .
Cape Town mayor warns of AGOA risks amid US relations
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis expressed his concerns that the United States might withdraw its support for South Africa's participation in the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA).
How the Greater Tygerberg Partnership is breathing new life into Bellville
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership is a partnership between businesses and the City of Cape Town to spruce up the Bellville CBD through various programmes, thereby attracting investments to the area. Bellville, once seen as a second city, has over the years fallen into decay, with homeless people, refugees, and dirt taking over the streets, sidewalks, and vacant spaces.
Expert warns: returning stranded turtles to the ocean can be fatal
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre team is on a mission to raise awareness about the proper care needed for stranded turtles and is urgently appealing to the public not to return these vulnerable creatures to the water. This heartfelt appeal comes after a tragic incident on 4 February 2025, when a loggerhead turtle was discovered stranded on a beach near Betty’s Bay.
Love blooms at animal sanctuaries across the globe
In a heart-warming testament to resilience and companionship, the global animal welfare organisation Four Paws is playing matchmaker for its rescued animal residents. Much like the timeless Beatles anthem, “All you need is love,” animal couples are finding solace and connection in sanctuaries designed to rehabilitate them from a troubled past.
Rotary International celebrates 100 years of service with Act4Impact launch
Rotary International’s District 9350 gathered inside entrance 2 of the V&A Waterfront to launch their Act4Impact campaign, celebrating 100 years of service. The small group that assembled included Rotarians, friends, associates, and media representatives, where an exhibition showcased the work that the Rotary Club is doing in South Africa, Angola, and Namibia.
Groot Constantia celebrates excellence at annual Wine Harvest Event
The iconic and historic Groot Constantia wine estate served as the backdrop for a wine harvest commemorative event where farmers, workers, businesses, and wine enthusiasts came together to honour five individuals in the South African wine industry for their significant contributions.
AIDS experts doubt UNAIDS claim of a cure by 2030
Local AIDS experts are at odds with the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) over its claims that AIDS could be cured by 2030 if pharmaceutical companies allow much more effective new drugs to reach middle and poor income countries.
How the giraffe got its long neck
Have you ever wondered how the giraffe got its long neck? Did you know that a giraffe’s neck can measure up to 1. 8 metres and is made up of just seven elongated vertebrae?
House of your dreams just came onto the market for R107m
House Zai, the most expensive property in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs is on the market for the first time at R107 million
Call to design a ‘green’ waste bin
In the design world, sustainable design is all the rage, and now Decorex Africa is inviting South African designers to become part of the solution in a world overwhelmed by the need for sustainability.
Miss Earth is changing habits for Global Recycling Day
The Miss Earth South Africa organisation has done its bit to put the spotlight on Global Recycling Day held on Monday by partnering with companies focussing on people's daily habits of recycling.
Concern that overdevelopment and mining could threaten allure of the West Coast
Tourism organisations and businesses on the West Coast are worried that overdevelopment and mining are posing threats making it harder to market the area to tourists.
More elephants headed for Knysna after rare sighting
More elephants could be introduced to the Knysna forest after the rare sighting of a wild female elephant.
New research refutes claims that white shark population has stabilised
Researchers are butting heads over the number of white sharks along the South African coastline, with some believing that the population is stable but new research, however, refutes this, saying that uncertainty remains.
Zip Zap circus school set to wow on the global stage
THE ZIP ZAP Circus School has been a landmark feature of the Cape Town non-profit and performing arts landscape.
Hotter weather and a recurring drought in store for Cape Town soon, experts warn
If you think the 35ºC heat on Friday was hot, then it is likely you will be hopping from the frying pan into the fire soon, if the warnings of climate change experts are anything to go by.
Interest rates uncertainty dampens house sales
House buying will remain muted this year as uncertainty over interest rates remains. While commercial property brokers are optimistic about the outlook for the year, office rentals remain unchanged in negative territory.
Public art festival set to transform Cape Town again soon
Cape Town’s much anticipated street art festival, Baz-Art's International Public Art Festival (IPAF) will hit the streets in February.
Cape Town is future proofing for population explosion
Cape Town mayor, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is preparing for an ever increasing urban population that's expected to reach about 10 million within a generation because of its better public services, job creation and economic opportunities.
Robben Island swimmer Kim Prytz, 49, breaks never-before tried record
The record-breaking swim, which Prytrz termed her “Reconciliation Swim”, was done in aid of the Goedgecht Trust and their work for the rural child.
New CEO of CapeNature, Dr Ashley Naidoo, ready for the challenges ahead
The newly appointed CEO of CapeNature, Ashley Naidoo, has stepped into the proverbial fire as he gets to grips with the organisation’s myriad challenges, not least of which is the fire season that the Western Cape is currently in.
Cape Town confident it is ticking all the boxes in spite of what Global Cities Index report says
The City of Cape Town got all defensive over the results of the Global Cities Index (GCI), a measure that seeks to quantify the extent to which a city can attract, retain and generate global flows of capital, people and ideas.
Sanbi rejects claims of neglect at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch Gardens has rejected claims that the world-famous gardens are in a state of neglect after complaints by a visitor who alleged that he saw dried-out grass, glass bottles and cigarette butts
SA economy hinges on the outcome of the 2024 elections
The country’s general elections next year have economists on tenterhooks as they wait to see the outcome.