New battle looms over future of Tokai and Cecilia pine plantations
SANParks ordered by forestry department to clear all remaining pines
By John Yeld
News | 24 July 2026
Has the army deployment in Cape Town made communities safer?
Parliament gears up for inquiry into gang violence next month
Feature | 21 July 2026
Mitchells Plain families desperate for housing left in limbo
City of Cape Town blames Beacon Valley construction delays on extortion and crime
News | 21 July 2026
Mandela Day: Capetonians take a stand against xenophobia
Nelson Mandela: “As Africans, especially as those who benefited from African solidarity, we cannot be unmoved by the plight of our brothers”
News | 18 July 2026
In photos: Young and old bead together for Khayelitsha’s elders
Hundreds of people participated in Ikamva Labantu’s event in Cape Town
Text by Emihle Ngwane. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 18 July 2026
We tried to take the train with a wheelchair user. Here’s what happened
PRASA has promised to make trains accessible but it is taking a long time
Feature | 16 July 2026
Union and hostel residents quarrel over R3-million electricity bill
Food and Allied Workers’ Union claims its hostel was “hijacked”, but residents say they are descendants of bread factory workers who lived there
By Greg Dor
News | 15 July 2026
Giant data centres get the first green light from Cape Town tribunal
Two massive water-hungry and energy-hungry data centres are proposed next to the airport
News | 14 July 2026
Labour court rules against racist owner of a dog called “Hitler”
Cape Town court finds that his comments justified dismissal
Law | 14 July 2026