Cape Town Tourism has launched an initiative to strengthen tourism marketing funding. The move is expected to drive visitor growth and deliver long-term economic benefits for Cape Town. The destination marketing body, CTT has partnered with Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) to launch a pilot programme. This is aimed at increasing participation in the tourism levy across the city’s visitor economy. Cape Town Tourism launched an initiative to strengthen tourism marketing funding
In the 3rd edition of Ryan’s School Run we visited De Kuilen Primary. Over 1200 learners attend school there. It is quite a decorated school – 17 learners have received provincial colours in sport; 3 coaches have coached at provincial level; and the school won at the ATKV debating championships.
There have been mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday night that the SANDF will be deployed to gang-infested areas of the Western Cape soon. Ramaphosa said a tactical plan is being finalised, and Parliament will be informed of the scale and the duration of the deployment. Further details will be shared with the public in due course. Community crime fighters have long called
SONA 2026: Ramaphosa sets out crime crackdown, economic reforms and local government overhaul
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined an ambitious programme to tackle organised crime, accelerate economic growth and overhaul struggling municipalities, declaring that South Africa has “turned a corner” and is entering a new phase of reform and recovery. Delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Cape Town City Hall on 12 February 2026, Ramaphosa said the government’s priorities under the Government of National Unity (GNU) are to drive inclusive growth and job
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed to support the South African Police Service (SAPS) in gang-ridden areas of the Western Cape. The announcement was made during his State of the Nation Address on 12 February, where he said he had directed the Minister of Police and the SANDF to develop a technical plan for the deployment in the province. More details on the scope
