Consumers are in for more power price hikes. Electricity tariffs will increase by more than 15 percent from 1 April for users that buy power directly from Eskom. Municipalities will experience an increase in July.

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Both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have received their covid-19 vaccinations. The two government leaders received their jab at the Khayelitsha District Hospital. Ramaphosa says this is to demonstrate confidence in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that arrived in the country last night.
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The Western Cape has recorded 23 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 10 962. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Wed 17 Feb) the province had 5 215 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 272 817 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 256 817 recoveries.

All you need to know about the 2027 Cricket World Cup

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Stellenbosch restaurant wins appeal over woman who swallowed needle-like object in hamburger

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  A Western Cape High Court appeal has overturned a ruling that held Beyerskloof Wine Bar liable after a woman swallowed a needle-like foreign object...

Eight Cape Town beaches retain Blue Flag status ahead of tourism season

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 Eight Cape Town beaches have retained their international Blue Flag status for the 2026/27 season, with four more named pilot sites, boosting the city...