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.

City on standby as heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Western Cape

Smile Staff Reporter - 27 June 2026

The City of Cape Town says all relevant services and emergency response partners are on standby as a cold front is expected to bring...

WATCH: ANC links Zuma to anti-immigrant tensions, warns of ‘same fingerprints’ as 2021 unrest

Smile Staff Reporter - 25 June 2026

The ANC has accused former president Jacob Zuma and his MK Party of fuelling tensions around planned anti-immigration protests, warning that the current climate...

Schools close tomorrow: Cape Town children set for fun, learning and safe holidays

Smile Staff Reporter - 25 June 2026

As schools across Cape Town close on Friday, 26 June 2026, thousands of children are set to begin their winter holidays, with the City...