City tariffs: Cleaning costs may move back into rates, fixed charges to revert to water connection size
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The City of Cape Town is opening a supplementary round of public participation on amendments to the 2026/27 Budget, necessitated by a Western Cape High Court ruling that the Metro’s tariff structures were unlawful. Deciding against appealing the ruling, the City says it will publish these amendments for public comment today, with the comment period running from 27 May to 10 June 2026. This should allow the City sufficient time to adopt a
FlySafair has been referred to the National Consumer Tribunal by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) over allegations that it systematically implemented the overbooking and overselling of flight tickets. According to the NCC, the referral was made after the airline was found to be in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). This follows an investigation launched by the NCC after widespread complaints. Concerns first surfaced in the media after a passenger reportedly
The National Sea Rescue Institute and the Hermanus Animal Welfare Society have rescued a dog trapped on a steep cliff face at Dreunkrans in Hermanus. According to NSRI Hermanus station commander Edrich Kotze, rescue crews were activated shortly after 9:30 am on Thursday, 21 May, after a local resident heard a dog barking while walking along the cliff path. On closer inspection, the woman spotted the animal stranded on a narrow ledge below
Many civil organisations in Cape Town have rejected the March-and-March movement ahead of a local protest calling for the removal of undocumented immigrants. The movement has been active in other parts of the country, most recently in Durban, with scores of people gathering to protest and shut down businesses owned by foreign nationals. It says it is “advocating for stronger immigration enforcement and protecting opportunities for South African citizens”. WATCH:
From logistics and hydration to tourism and temporary jobs, a vast ecosystem sits behind one of Africa’s biggest road races. The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is expected to contribute more than R800 million to the Western Cape economy this year, as local and international visitors descend on the city. With approximately 8,500 international runners expected to travel to Cape Town, alongside thousands of local participants and supporters, the event’s impact stretches
