The Western Cape Department of Agriculture says last week’s severe weather has had a significant impact on the sector, with damage assessments now underway. ALSO READ: Western Cape counts cost of devastating storms A series of intense cold fronts resulted in widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to farming communities across key regions. MEC Ivan Meyer says extensive damage has been reported in areas such as the Hex River Valley, Grabouw/Elgin,
Several roads will be closed in the City over the weekend. This is because the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will be held this Sunday, 24 May 2026. This race brings the Marathon event one step closer to joining the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors. Several roads will be closed in the City over the weekend Motorists and residents are also reminded that restrictions will be implemented along the route. You are asked
A 79-year-old man has died after falling into the sea at The Point in Mossel Bay. The National Sea Rescue Institute said its Mossel Bay team received a distress call at 16:55 on Monday. They were informed that a man appeared to have fallen from the rocks into the sea. Sea rescue teams, including the SAPS, ER24 and provincial government EMS services, responded to the scene. The NSRI’s Craig Lambinon said that when teams arrived, a
The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) is set to introduce a new cashless payment system for commuters. The association announced that from 1 June, passengers will be able to pay for their journeys using cards or a scan-to-pay system instead of cash. The move is aimed at modernising operations and improving commuter safety. 1 of 3 This is the card taxi commuters will be able to use to make
The City has denied that it’s penalising pensioners for selling koesisters, doughnuts or vetkoek from their homes. The claim first surfaced during a discussion on Cape Talk last week, where a community leader from Hanover Park said residents had received notices that threatened them with penalties of up to 20 years in prison or fines of R800 000 for selling goods such as sweets and baked items from their properties. But Deputy
