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  1. Luis

    Protests mounting ahead construction of massive hyperscale facility in Cape Town

    Battle over data centres that will use 12-million litres of water per day in South Africa Social movements are protesting the City of Cape Town's recent approval of a proposal by Equinix, a U.S. digital infrastructure giant, to build two new data centre facilities in the city. The proposed...
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  3. Luis

    Ramaphosa applauds South Africa's startup space

    Ramaphosa applauds South Africa's startup space President Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded South Africa for being a leader in the African startup space, following Cape Town's ranking as the third-best startup ecosystem on the continent. Cape Town placed third after Cairo, which was the...
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  4. Luis

    South African man builds the world's most efficient drone

    Cape Town drone pilot shatters Guinness World Record Luke Bell, a Cape Town-based videographer and drone pilot, has shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest flight achieved by a multirotor drone. In a video documenting the feat, Bell referred to the record-breaking drone as the...
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  5. Luis

    Record-setting Cybertruck journey almost ended in Cape Town after hit-and-run

    Record-setting Cybertruck journey almost ended in Cape Town after hit-and-run Alan Wurman and Lars Christiansen were almost forced to abandon their plans to circumnavigate the globe in their Tesla Cybertruck after a series of misfortunes in South Africa. The pair is travelling the globe on...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Equinix's Cape Town data centres face resistance even before handing in plans

    Equinix's Cape Town data centres face resistance even before handing in plans A plan by U.S.-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental impact, a formal objection lodged with city planners and seen...
  7. Luis

    Airbnb stopping major international hotel chains from investing in Cape Town

    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...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cape Town wants to become a LAN gaming hotspot

    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...
  9. RedViking

    Were You Bullied in School , Or Were You the Bully? (Poll)

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
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