Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has met with National Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, at District Six this week. This marked a significant moment in the ongoing restitution process as the next phase of housing development moves closer to construction. Cape Town Mayor, Land Reform Minister meet on District Six restitution as next housing phase moves closer The meeting, held on Wednesday 11 February, coincided with the 60th anniversary of the
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has sparked outrage following a media briefing yesterday, where he attempted to show that he, too, is affected by ongoing water interruptions. However, he appeared to put his foot in it when he said he has had to shower at a hotel. Large parts of Gauteng have faced water shortages and repeated supply disruptions for weeks. The crisis has been linked to ageing and poorly maintained infrastructure, major leaks,
An extortion-related incident that saw security personnel kidnapped, has prompted the closure of the Town Two Clinic in Khayelitsha. The incident reportedly unfolded last Monday. Police confirmed that unknown men allegedly removed two security officers from the clinic and demanded a protection fee from the security company the officers are employed with. “The case docket is handled by Provincial Serious Violent Crime detectives. Investigation is ongoing,” said Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala. The incident led to the immediate suspension of
Ryan’s School Run is back — and it’s brighter, louder, and more exciting than ever. Every Friday morning, Ryan, Ricky, and Success — backed by the full Smile FM crew — take the Ryan O’Connor Breakfast Show on the road, visiting primary schools across Cape Town. The result? A three-hour LIVE broadcast filled with great music, big smiles, energetic sing-alongs, exciting giveaways, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. It’s a high-energy start to the
An important step toward inclusive coastal access was marked on 11 February 2026 with the launch of Braille environmental education signage at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. The initiative, led by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), introduces accessibility-focused coastal signage designed specifically for blind and partially sighted visitors. The signs feature Braille text, clearly structured descriptive content and materials durable enough for outdoor coastal conditions. Blaauwberg Nature Reserve was
