Airbnb stopping major international hotel chains from investing in Cape Town
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that Airbnb's operating model in the Western Cape capital is directly impeding major investments from international hotel brands.
He said that some businesses using the platform...
Cape Town wants to become a LAN gaming hotspot
The City of Cape Town has opened a request for information (RFI) to service providers which could design and deliver LAN gaming as a service across its public venues.
It aims to provide safe and inclusive gaming experiences across the metro...
In light of the recent Milnerton High School incident, how common bullying is and how it shapes people long after school ends, I’m curious to hear from others: were you bullied in school, or did you find yourself on the other side of it? Maybe you were both at different times. Maybe you were...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...