The Western Cape Government says it will continue to support municipalities produce their own electricity. Finance MEC, David Maynier says the multi-million-rand Municipal Energy Resilience Project was launched to help protect local government, from the devastating economic impact of loadshedding.

Cape Town dam levels surge by nearly 19% in one week

Smile Staff Reporter - 14 May 2026

Cape Town’s dam levels have surged by almost 19 percentage points in just one week following widespread heavy rainfall across the Western Cape. According to...

Urgent appeal for flood donations, NPO’s stretched thin

Smile Staff Reporter - 13 May 2026

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist,...

Springboks gearing up for next challenge with second Bok alignment camp

Smile Staff Reporter - 13 May 2026

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next...