The City of Cape Town is preparing to introduce electric buses (e-buses) into its MyCiTi transport system, with a strong focus on long-term savings and reduced operating costs. The first electric bus is expected to arrive in August, followed by 13 more between October and December 2026. In total, the City will receive 30 e-buses between 2026 and mid-2027. The Department of Urban Mobility says a key motivation behind the rollout is
Everyone has an appliance that beeps. It could be annoying when you’re reminded that it’s time to hang the washing. But it could also be quite exciting when your air fryer tells you your chicken nuggets are ready!
Beware of puffer fish on some beaches. That’s the call of the City of Cape Town after its workers recently removed 26 puffer fish that had washed ashore. These marine animals washed ashore between Sunrise Beach and Muizenberg Beach. IMAGE: WhatsApp Community Group Beware of puffer fish on some beaches The Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews, says the puffer fish were removed from the mentioned beaches
President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) legislation, insisting it is aimed at correcting historical injustices, not promoting racism, as billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk escalates his criticism of the policy. Musk has been vocal in his rejection of South Africa’s BEE laws, claiming he is being barred from operating Starlink in the country because he is not black. Speaking during a recent engagement, Ramaphosa said he pays “very
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reason to believe that the life of a witness in the case against a corruption-accused businessman in Cape Town is in danger. Bail proceedings in the case against Shaun Roos, who allegedly tried to bribe a City official, were meant to continue with arguments on Wednesday. However, the State said it became privy to information of a threat to a witness’s life and requested a postponement to the bail application matter.
