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  1. B

    406 The Tokyo Cape Town - Luxury Apartment Scam

    PSA - Please avoid: This property is a scam. The bed had no mattress protector and was stained with blood. The couch was literally broken and provided no support when sitting. The glass stove was so damaged with little cockroaches scurrying out from underneath. The extractor in the bathroom did...
  2. J

    Recommendations for a gents hair stylist in Cape Town

    Hi All! I have always been conscious about my wavy and thinning hair which I struggle to style. I usually keep my hair short and go for a haircut once every 3-4 weeks but this time I decided to grow out my hair and haven't cut them in the past 3 months. I'm looking for a good hair stylist in...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cape Town cracks down on construction mafia

    Cape Town cracks down on construction mafia Thirteen suspects were apprehended in connection with construction mafias in Cape Town and appeared in court on Friday, June 28, 2024. Newzroom Afrika reports that two of the suspects were allegedly linked to the murder of Cape Town city official...
  4. pratlou

    Catch the Gautrain to Cape Town?

    Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), said in an interview this week that passenger numbers had dropped to 32,000-33,000 trips a day on the busiest days, or about 56% of pre-Covid usage. But the numbers were gradually picking up. The agency manages the R45bn infrastructure...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cape Town school's electricity connection cut after failing to pay R39,000 bill

    Cape Town school's electricity connection cut after failing to pay R39,000 bill A primary school in Delft, Cape Town owed Eskom about R39,000 and has been without electricity since February. The education department is trying to assist the school but this is not the first time it has been...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cape Town testing of cheaper meters going great

    Cape Town testing of cheaper meters going great The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says it has made "great" progress in testing more affordable bidirectional meters for households who want to feed electricity back into the grid. CoCT MMC for energy, Beverley van Reenen, told MyBroadband the testing...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cattle ship stinks up Cape Town

    Cattle ship stinks up Cape Town A ship transporting 19,000 cattle has raised concerns over the condition of the animals onboard, along with complaints from residents about the smell emanating from the vessel as it stopped in Cape Town. The Al Kuwait, a 190-meter livestock carrier, docked in...
  8. S

    City of CPT - Rates Clearance Certificate

    Hi There. How long does it take for the CoCT to issue a Rates Clearance Certificate after it’s been paid? The attorneys paid it 8 days ago and the status hasn’t changed so just wanted to know what’s the turn around time like
  9. M

    Relocating to CT from JHB

    I am planning on moving to CT probably the northern suburbs. I don't have much furniture or things to move over, will be buying stuff once I move there. Does anyone have any tips for moving my car and small things across to CT? Should I be driving myself there or use a car transport service...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Construction mafia associates threatened Cape Town officials inside mayoral office complex — Report

    Construction mafia associates threatened Cape Town officials inside mayoral office complex — Report Associates of a Cape Town gang leader demanding control of lucrative construction contracts have allegedly threatened a city official inside the metro's offices, Sunday Times reports. Three...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africa's first mini reactor could be online by 2026 — Report

    South Africa's first mini reactor could be online by 2026 — Report The Western Cape could get South Africa's first mini nuclear reactor as early as 2026, Sunday news Rapport reports. The publication has received exclusive information about the project from South African venture capitalist...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Red Rocket energy company raises R3 billion for new projects

    Red Rocket energy company raises R3 billion for new projects South African renewable energy developer Red Rocket raised $160 million (R3.07 billion) in funding from management and investment partners to help the business expand across the region. The Cape Town-based company has built hydro...
  13. itareanlnotani

    Tourist death after paragliding accident from Signal Hill in Cape Town

    https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/irish-tandem-paraglider-crashes-dies-in-sea-point-20230703 An Irish tandem paraglider crashed and died on rocks near the Sea Point promenade on Monday afternoon. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said it responded to an incident involving...
  14. Anthro

    Wanted by Interpol Bulgarian Krasimir Kamenov-Karo and his Family were Murdered in South Africa

    Constantia, Cape Town https://www.novinite.com/articles/220243/Wanted+by+Interpol+Bulgarian+Krasimir+Kamenov-Karo+and+his+Family+were+Murdered+in+South+Africa https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=46304 Media Statement South African Police Service Office of the...
  15. SLAQ

    Rotten egg smell in Cape Town Northern Suburbs

    What is up with the absolutely disgusting smell in the Northern Suburbs today? Neighbours said it the Astron refinery in Milterton. Stench noticeable from Tygervalley! Anyone in Table View, Panaroma, or Milterton able to confirm the origin? Struggling to hold back my gag reflect...
  16. M

    Bad jitter when playing FIFA23 Cape Town

    Hey everyone, First post so I apologize for any mistakes. Basically I’m having issues with jitter during online fifa 23 matches (ps4). I’m cpt based and using a wired connection at UCT (400+ download and 300+ upload). I know the server is located in jhb. I’m wondering if anyone knows of a...
  17. Fulcrum29

    Cape Town Hank’s Old Irish Pub called out for a racist incident

    https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/cape-town-hanks-old-irish-pub-called-out-for-a-racist-incident/
  18. D

    Octotel Down in CT

    Anyone else in Cape Town having issues with Octotel fibre since about 1am? The ONT's PON light is red.
  19. Think360

    OSINT and Ethical Hacking workshop

    "Hi folks, next week on the 27th and 28th we are holding two workshops: OSINT on the 27th and Ethical Hacking on the 28th at our large Cape Town campus situated at Century City. The OSINT workshop is comparable to content you would expect from the SANS Org and consists of workflow...
  20. R

    Moving to the Southern Suburbs

    I'll be taking on a new role in the CBD in Cape Town from 1st July. My wife is currently working in a hybrid capacity with one of the banks (will end up going into the CBD once or twice a week). We are coming from Joburg. Most of my time (holiday's, races etc) has been spent in the Southern...
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