Cape Town has secured the bid to host WorldPride 2028, marking a historic moment as the first African city to welcome this globally celebrated LGBTQ+ event. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, the Mother City is ready to embrace the global LGBTIQ+ community and allies, showcasing its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The announcement comes as a major milestone for the city, renowned as one of the world’s leading LGBTQ+
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation this week on the government’s interventions to deal with the rise in foodborne illnesses and fatalities that have been plaguing the country. Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday, Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said Cabinet has been briefed on the foodborne illnesses and fatalities recorded in parts of the country. Ntshaveni added that the president would address
On World Diabetes Day, provincial health authorities have emphasised the need for early detection, treatment and education, to reduce diabetes complications. South Africa has more than 4 million people with diabetes, which is about 1 in 9 adults. But many people are going undiagnosed. It’s also the second leading cause of death in South Africa, behind Tuberculosis. Worryingly, increasing numbers of children are being diagnosed with the condition. The Red Cross War
With food safety in the spotlight, and an increase in cases of food-borne illnesses or suspected cases reported nationwide, Cape Town communities are now on high alert. Two related incidents recently came to light in the township of Mfuleni. In the most recent incident, on Wednesday, City of Cape Town authorities inspected a premises in the area where an illegal food manufacturing shop was operating. The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety
Two foreigners were arrested yesterday in Wellington, a Cape Winelands town, for illegally possessing abalone worth millions of Rands. The perlemoen has a street value of R7 million. Two foreigners were arrested for illegally being in possession of perlemoen Police say a 38-year-old Zimbabwean national and a 34-year-old Malawian national were detained and they will face a charge of possession of abalone. Sergeant Wesley Twigg says the suspects will appear in the local Magistrates
