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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Cape Town shootings leave six people dead in two days

Six people were shot dead in two days in Cape Town's crime-plagued areas amid ongoing gang-related violence and high national murder rates.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

This Couple Designed Their 900-Square-Foot Cape Town Flat So They're Always Facing the Sea

A 900-square-foot Bakoven flat was renovated to maximize sea views, reveal original beams, and create a shared, nature-focused pied-à-terre for two designers.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

"Intolerable" extortion suffocates Cape Town's economy DW 09/01/2025

Extortion and protection rackets target Cape Town bars and restaurants, escalating during the pandemic and involving violent intimidation and alleged criminal leaders.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Criminal extortion cripples Cape Town's economy DW 09/01/2025

Protection rackets are not a popular topic among bar owners in Cape Town. "You just adapt," says a man from East Africa who does not want to give his name. "The laws of the street apply here." German bar owner Randolf Jorberg learned what these laws look like in 2015. After he spoke publicly for the first time about extortion practices in the restaurant industry and refused to pay, a Congolese bouncer working for him was stabbed to death.
World news
Running
fromiRunFar
4 weeks ago

South Africa Chosen for 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships

Cape Town will host the 2027 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships from October 6 to 10.
Careers
fromVue.js Jobs
1 month ago

Talent Partner (FTC 6 Months) at tillo - VueJobs

Talent Partner responsible for hiring in Cape Town and enhancing employer brand presence.
Travel
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Hilton Opens Its First Canopy Hotel in South Africa

Canopy by Hilton opened its first location in South Africa on June 25 in Cape Town Longkloof.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jodi Windvogel's Life Under Occupation: inside Cissie Gool House and Cape Town's housing crisis in pictures

Residents of Cissie Gool House engage in mutual care and community building under precarious housing conditions, framing their existence as urban resistance and survival.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Travel + Leisure Readers' 10 Favorite Hotels in Africa of 2025

Cape Town hotels dominate Travel + Leisure's survey of favorite sub-Saharan African city hotels, emphasizing location, scenic views, and excellent service.
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Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 months ago

Caught in the Act: How Students Perform Identity in Cape Town's Digital Culture

Cape Town's social scene reflects an intricate dance of performance driven by social media, where authenticity is often overshadowed by curated online personas.
fromCageside Press
3 months ago

RIZIN Vet Takeshi Izumi Faces Artur Zaynukov at PFL Cape Town

The upcoming PFL Cape Town event will feature RIZIN lightweight Takeshi Izumi competing against Artur Zaynukov among other notable match-ups.
MMA
Pets
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Luxury dog hotels give some people pause amid the inequality of South Africa

Luxury dog hotels like Superwoof thrive in Cape Town amid severe socioeconomic inequality.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town's beaches

Cape Town faces ongoing sewage pollution challenges despite city efforts and community advocacy for cleaner water.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Capturing Water

The film examines how market-driven water management increases the rich-poor divide and contributes to broader environmental issues in South Africa.
Environment
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