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Water-wise gardening in Cape Town – Stodels Bellville team in the indigenous plant section

Water-Wise Gardening in Cape Town: Stodels Shares Summer Water-Saving Tips

CAPE TOWN, 16 October 2026 – Water-wise gardening in Cape Town is becoming increasingly important as the city prepares for a longer, drier summer. With water conservation remaining a priority, local businesses are being encouraged to adopt sustainable practices that help protect the city’s water resources. The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate...
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DRIVING AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC FUTURE THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION AT THE 8TH ANNUAL TOWNSHIP ECONOMY SUMMIT

TOWNSHIP ECONOMY SUMMIT 2025 – DRIVING AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC FUTURE THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION

South Africa cannot build an inclusive economic future while leaving the township economy behind. An estimated 22 million people live in South Africa’s townships, communities that are home to millions of workers, entrepreneurs and consumers who drive economic activity every day. Yet, for far too long, conversations about the future of the township economy have...
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Youth ideas unlock millions more meals - From hack to hunger impact -Image 4

Youth Ideas Unlock 3.2 Million More Meals – From Hack to Hunger Impact

Youth ideas are fuelling evolution and suppliers, retailers and surplus food recovery partners are moving the Biggest Hunger Hack from innovation to impact Ideas generated by the youth of South African are fundamentally fueling the evolution of  KFC Add Hope, South Africa’s biggest corporate feeding programme, with new partners, new revenue and millions more meals...
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Illegal camping in Hermanus – camping materials found during law enforcement patrols

Illegal Camping in Hermanus: Fines Issued During Law Enforcement Patrols

HERMANUS, 16 October 2026 – Illegal camping in Hermanus has prompted law enforcement action after Overstrand Municipality officers issued fines and removed makeshift shelters during patrols in the Kammabaai and Mossel River areas on Thursday, 15 October 2026. According to a press release issued by Overstrand Municipality, officers conducted foot patrols as part of ongoing...
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Upgraded Night Shelter

Upgraded Night Shelter with 150% More Beds to Help People Off the Streets Launched by Mayor

Upgraded Night Shelter in Cape Town – Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially launched the expanded Haven Night Shelter in Kensington following the City’s R12m upgrade project. Beds have increased by 150% – from 80 to 200 – at this Haven-operated facility, which the City owns and maintains. The Mayor was joined by Councillor...
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World Homelessness Day brings partners together to strengthen the response to rough sleeping in Cape Town

World Homelessness Day – 10 October, Brought Partners Together to Strengthen the Response to Rough Sleeping in Cape Town

To commemorate World Homelessness Day observed on 10 October, the City of Cape Town brought together government, civil society, service providers, people with lived experience and community stakeholders for its first official dialogue on homelessness, with a focus on strengthening collaboration, preventing rough sleeping and achieving lasting outcomes. Cape Town –Held on 13 October under...
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Women in Logistics - Lebo Mbethe, Group Executive and Board Member at Reinhardt Transport Group.

Women are shaping the future of logistics in South Africa

Lebo Mbethe, Group Executive at Reinhardt Transport Group, shares her experience within the logistics industry to show the strides being made by women in the sector. South Africa’s logistics sector remains traditionally male-dominated, but women are increasingly making their mark across national operations. With women also occupying influential positions in transport policy, including the national...
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