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SANParks rangers makes multiple burglary and illegal poaching arrests

Posted by Danielle Mentoor on  27 January 2026
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  South African National Parks (SANParks) has urged members of the public to report suspicious activity and safety concerns at and around Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) following a series of successful law enforcement operations that led to multiple arrests linked to burglary and illegal poaching activities over the weekend.   According to SANParks, TMNP recorded what it described as a highly successful operational weekend.   In Vredehoek, a planned joint operation involving the TMNP
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New ICASA rules will protect consumers against surprise charges and expiring data

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  27 January 2026
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  South Africa’s communications regulator, ICASA, has introduced new rules aimed at protecting cellphone users from unexpected charges and the loss of unused data.   The End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations, 2025, published in the Government Gazette on 23 January 2026, strengthen consumer rights around mobile data, voice and SMS bundles. The changes will take effect in January 2027, twelve months after publication.   Stronger protection against “bill shock”   One of the
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Blue Downs Athletics Stadium Upgrade Opens Doors for Local Communities

Posted by Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert on  27 January 2026
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    Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially unveiled the R30 million upgrade to Blue Downs Athletics Stadium today, which now features a new tartan track, refurbished grandstands and change rooms, and upgraded field facilities, giving young athletes and community members a place to train, compete, and stay active.     Mayor Hill-Lewis says the upgraded facility promises new opportunities for schools, athletes, and the wider community.     “This also contributes to safer communities, as young
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Electricity meter replacements under way in selected areas

Posted by Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert on  27 January 2026
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    The City is urging residents not to be alarmed when contacted about electricity meter replacements, saying the process is free and electricity prices will not increase.   Older meters are being replaced with new units that allow real-time tracking of power use and give qualifying households’ access to the Lifeline Tariff with Free Basic Electricity.   Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Alderman Xanthea Limberg says the upgrades are compulsory. Areas benefiting from the

Are you a Bridgerton fan?

Posted by Merentia Van Der Vent on  27 January 2026
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  Are you a Bridgerton fan? If you are, you will want to read on about the recent unveiling of Bridgerton Season 4 in Cape Town over the weekend. The red carpet was rolled out. The stylish outfits came out. The celebrities were also there in abundance.   “On Saturday, 24 January, Bridgerton Season 4 was unveiled in Cape Town with a launch that brought the series’ central theme – the unmasking of true love