Western Cape Government leaders have hailed the inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit (WCIS), held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre last week, as a resounding success. This comes as six major investment declarations were made, with a total investment value of R50 billion, which is expected to create 45,000 job opportunities in the Western Cape over the next 20 years. The three-day event at the CTICC connected local and global investors
As temperatures rise across Cape Town, the City is warning parents to take extra precautions to protect young children from diarrhoea and dehydration, illnesses that typically increase during the hot summer months. According to the City, cases of diarrhoeal disease tend to peak between November and May, when warmer weather promotes the spread of germs. The condition can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, as dehydration can occur rapidly and lead
The 2026 Grammy nominations are out, and the list is packed with first-time nominees, historic milestones, and potentially historic moments. Among the most talked-about entries is Golden, from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, which earned nods in Song of the Year, Best Pop Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Best Remixed Recording. The nomination also marks a first for lead singer Huntrix, voiced by Ejae, as she
The City of Cape Town has appointed South Africa’s first “Chief Heat Officer”, who will drive heat awareness communications and interventions as the Mother City prepares for hotter temperatures due to climate change. Albert Ferreira, whose formal title is Manager for Resilience and Climate Change, has been selected to champion awareness around heat and extreme heat events, which are expected to increase in frequency. Many areas in Cape Town already experience temperatures
The Western Cape Police Ombudsman report on alleged criminal gang infiltration in the provincial branch of the South African Police Service (SAPS) is expected to be released in the coming days. Regan Thaw, the spokesperson to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, confirmed this to SmileFM. “A redacted version will be released in due course,” said Thaw. It follows an interview including Premier Alan Winde and the chairperson of the Cape Crime Crisis
