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Cape Town’s “Digital Darkness”: The Deadly Feud Between Fadiel Adams and JP Smith

Annette HavengaAugust 20, 2026

Compiled by Koedoe App The political landscape in Cape Town has taken a dark and dramatic turn as Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress (NCC), leveled explosive allegations against JP Smith, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security. During his testimony before the Madlanga Commission on August 19, 2026, Adams claimed...

City calling on political parties to comply with rules for election posters and swivel banners

Annette HavengaAugust 19, 2026

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’...

Will Ramaphosa Deliver a “New Broom”?

Annette HavengaAugust 19, 2026

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...

Ward Committee Members Recognised for Their Service

Annette HavengaAugust 18, 2026

Ward Committee members from Greater Hermanus Wards 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 were recognised last week for their service to their communities. Certificates of appreciation were handed to members who served during the 2021–2026 Ward Committee cycle and who attended more than 50% of Ward Committee meetings during the 2025/26 financial...

Cape Town drives 50% of all new jobs growth across metros over last five years

Annette HavengaAugust 18, 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City added 418 000 jobs over the current local government term, more than the next four largest metros combined (Joburg, eThekwini, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni). Cape Town also has by far the lowest ‘broad’ unemployment rate, a full 11 percentage points lower than the next metro on this most holistic...

Fireside conversation with Finance Minister

Annette HavengaAugust 18, 2026

WomeninMedia proudly presents a Fireside Conversation with Finance Minister of the Western Cape Deidré Baartman. Deidré Baartman was appointed as the Finance Minister of the Western Cape in 2024, bringing her wealth of experience and a proven track record in finance legislation and economic policy. At just 33 years old, she is the youngest Minister...

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