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Mitchells Plain residents called to be patient amid major roadworks

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  4 April 2025
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Category: News
    The City of Cape Town is calling on Mitchells Plain residents to be patient as extensive roadworks cause major congestion in the area. The City intends an information session this month for residents and road users to get more insight into the ongoing and upcoming roadworks in the area.   READ MORE: More congestion expected on AZ Berman Drive   The upcoming session will focus on a range of construction projects currently underway,

Relive the Magic of Mixtapes This Weekend!

Posted by Mileanne Kabwe on  4 April 2025
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Category: Music
  This weekend, we’re taking you back to a forgotten art with “I Made You a Mixtape” Weekend. We invite you to experience the very essence of this timeless tradition. From love anthems like Akon’s “Don’t Matter” to classics like John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s “You’re the One That I want,” we’ve handpicked the songs just for you.   Join us from 9AM on Saturday and Sunday for “I Made You a Mixtape” Weekend. Let
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Trump tariffs: The death knell for Agoa?

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  4 April 2025
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  Following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the United States that will impact all major trading partners, including South Africa, concerns are growing over the country’s continued participation in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).   Agoa provides duty-free access to the US market for most agricultural and manufactured products, such as cars and parts exported by eligible African countries.   However, experts at Old Mutual Investment Group suggest that South Africa’s potential
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UPDATE: Traffic flow resumes on N2, Knysna after fatal truck crash

Posted by Caitlin Maledo on  4 April 2025
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    Traffic on the N2 near Knysna has returned to normal following a tragic truck crash that occurred on Thursday. The incident, which involved a heavy motor vehicle overturning and catching fire, resulted in two fatalities.   The crash caused significant disruption to traffic flow but has now been cleared, with two-way traffic reinstated as of early Friday morning.   According to the Western Cape Mobility Department, the accident took place at 04h20 on
DA COURT INTERDICT BUDGET VAT GNU

The DA’s future in the GNU still hangs in the balance

Posted by Lizell Persens on  3 April 2025
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    The Democratic Alliance says its high-level GNU discussions remain ongoing following this today’s legal action.   The party headed to the Western Cape High Court earlier today, where urgent court papers were filed in an effort to interdict the Value Added Tax (VAT) increase of 0.5%. In a statement issued this afternoon, the DA says its federal executive had met for 90 minutes to discuss its stance on the national budget, the VAT