Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has positioned economic growth, job creation and social cohesion at the centre of his 2026 State of the Province Address, describing the province as a place “where we get things done” despite mounting national challenges. Opening his address with vivid imagery celebrating the province’s landscapes, culture and diversity, Winde described the Western Cape as a region defined by resilience, innovation and shared identity, from Karoo night skies
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Strong reactions have emerged from authorities and community structures following a fatal shooting outside a school in Atlantis that claimed the lives of a 14-year-old learner and a scholar taxi driver. On Wednesday afternoon, an unknown man approached the taxi driver parked outside Atlantis Secondary School, who police say was waiting for children who were being transported after school had been dismissed. The gunman opened fire, killing the driver and a grade 8 learner. Police note that
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a safety advisory following a seal-related incident involving kayakers in Hout Bay over the weekend. Authorities reportedly responded quickly, and two seals have since been removed from the area, one involved in the incident on Saturday and another from Duiker Island on Wednesday. According to the NSRI, rabies among Cape fur seals remains a concern along parts of the South African coastline. “Epidemiological
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the newly upgraded Wesfleur Athletics Stadium in Atlantis, marking the completion of a major R31 million investment by the City of Cape Town. The extensive upgrade included the full replacement of the tartan running track, upgrades to the steeplechase arena, triple and long jump areas, hammer throw cage and javelin facilities, as well as improved floodlighting. Repairs were also carried out on seating areas, walkways, ablution
