Lifestyle

Cape Town’s water supply remains stable, but City prepares for a more uncertain future

The City’s latest 2026 Water Outlook does not indicate an immediate risk to water supply, but the risk of restrictions has increased compared with previous years, particularly if demand continues to grow and rainfall is lower than expected. The 2026 Water Outlook shows that water demand increased above the 1,5% target during the 2025/26 financial year,...
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City calling on political parties to comply with rules for election posters and swivel banners

Today marks 11 weeks before the upcoming local government election, and as from today, political parties are allowed to put up political posters and swivel banners related to the election and party-political events. The City of Cape Town distributed the ‘Rules for posters and swivel banners during voter registration, general election, and by-election processes, 2026’...
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Will Ramaphosa Deliver a “New Broom”?

Is Ramaphosa’s new SADC leadership strong enough to tackle Southern Africa’s migration, security and regional stability challenges? South Africa finds itself at a critical crossroads over regional migration, border security and diplomatic leadership as President Cyril Ramaphosa takes over the 2026–2027 chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Also read: https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/public-lecture-president-cyril-ramaphosa-occasion-46th-sadc-summit-university-kwazulu-natal https://witness.co.za/news/2026/08/18/sadc-leaders-accept-responsibility-for-migration-pressures-on-south-africa The timing...
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Môre klap die kurke by die Bay Hotel en word glase geklink op die begin van 2026 se Silwerskermfees-aksie. Hier is ’n paar nuttige wenke.

Onthou: Jy sal jou Quicket-kaartjies vir elke sessie byderhand moet hê om te sien wat jou sitpleknommer is. Dit sal by die ingang van elke vertoning of sessie deur die Quicket-span geskandeer word. Alle program-items is oop vir besprekings totdat die venue volbespreek is. Klik hier vir die volledige feesprogram en om vir enige item...
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What is KFC Rewards?

What if a loyalty programme rewarded your passions instead of your spending? KFC has launched KFC Rewards, a new loyalty programme that moves beyond traditional points to reward customers with access to experiences; from concert tickets and gaming drops to sneaker releases and VIP events; alongside free meals. It’s a fresh take on loyalty, built...
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Cape Town’s affordable housing investment summit seeks partnerships for 14 000-unit pipeline

The City of Cape Town is aiming to forge strong public-private partnerships for more affordable housing, with a land release pipeline now totalling over 14 000 affordable units worth an estimated R26bn in private sector development capital. The City brought together private sector developers, financiers, government, and international finance bodies for a groundbreaking Affordable Housing Investment...
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Farmers urged to dispose of obsolete pesticides safely

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is encouraging farmers, government institutions and pest control operators to make use of CropLife South Africa’s free collection and safe disposal programme for obsolete pesticides and empty pesticide containers. The programme provides a responsible disposal option, with no legal repercussions for obsolete pesticides submitted for...
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