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Table Mountain fire ‘largely contained’ as alleged arsonist arrested

CAPE TOWN BLAZE

Table Mountain fire ‘largely contained’ as alleged arsonist arrested

By Ethan van Diemen

Cape Town nature reserve under siege as algal toxins and sewage pollution threaten biodiversity

TOXIC WATERS

Cape Town nature reserve under siege as algal toxins and sewage pollution threaten biodiversity

By Kristin Engel

Passion and dedication — celebrating Cape Town's heroes in disaster response and rescue

CITY HEROES

Passion and dedication — celebrating Cape Town's heroes in disaster response and rescue

By Siyabonga Goni and Suné Payne

Reviving Princess Vlei — how local communities are transforming Cape Town's wetland ecosystem

BIODIVERSITY

Reviving Princess Vlei — how local communities are transforming Cape Town's wetland ecosystem

By Kristin Engel

Sun, sand and safety — essential guidelines for enjoying South Africa's beaches this summer

FESTIVE SEASON TIPS

Sun, sand and safety — essential guidelines for enjoying South Africa's beaches this summer

By Siyabonga Goni, Suné Payne and Vincent Cruywagen

Tensions rise in Constantia as man arrested for threatening baboon monitors with firearm

‘I WILL SHOOT YOU’

Tensions rise in Constantia as man arrested for threatening baboon monitors with firearm

By Tred Magill

Rail agency finally signs deal with City of Cape Town to improve Metrorail

GROUNDUP

Rail agency finally signs deal with City of Cape Town to improve Metrorail

By Sandiso Phaliso

Cape Town emergency call centre records sharp spike in incidents as festive season kicks off

WEEKEND CHAOS

Cape Town emergency call centre records sharp spike in incidents as festive season kicks off

By Siyabonga Goni

Cities ‘play crucial role’ in transforming ‘increasingly relevant’ urban food systems’, say experts

TACKLING HUNGER

Cities ‘play crucial role’ in transforming ‘increasingly relevant’ urban food systems’, say experts

By Abigail Baard

Latest tourist mugging prompts question ahead of festive season, how safe is Table Mountain really?

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

Latest tourist mugging prompts question ahead of festive season, how safe is Table Mountain really?

By Nicola Amon

Monwabisi Beach double drowning feared — man trying to rescue 12-year-old disappears in rip tide

CAPE TOWN TRAGEDY

Monwabisi Beach double drowning feared — man trying to rescue 12-year-old disappears in rip tide

By Lisakanya Venna

‘Bleeding us dry’ — Capetonians slam ‘unacceptable’ Eskom tariff hike as public hearings start

POWER OUTCRY

‘Bleeding us dry’ — Capetonians slam ‘unacceptable’ Eskom tariff hike as public hearings start

By Suné Payne and Ethan van Diemen

Raid of dodgy Cape Town sausage facility sparks call for rigorous spaza, factory food safety checks

TOXIC FOOD CRISIS

Raid of dodgy Cape Town sausage facility sparks call for rigorous spaza, factory food safety checks

By Siyabonga Goni

Castle of Good Hope occupiers evicted under court order

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Castle of Good Hope occupiers evicted under court order

By Matthew Hirsch

About 400 people evacuated from Table Mountain after cable station blaze contained

CAPE INFERNO

About 400 people evacuated from Table Mountain after cable station blaze contained

By Victoria O’Regan and Lisakanya Venna

Cape Town fights uphill battle against ocean and waterway sewage spills

MARINE CONTAMINATION

Cape Town fights uphill battle against ocean and waterway sewage spills

By Kristin Engel

Manenberg resident's 20-year wait for housing set to end with eviction

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Manenberg resident's 20-year wait for housing set to end with eviction

By Tori Newby

In pictures — Reclaim the City highlights affordable housing occupations in Cape Town

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In pictures — Reclaim the City highlights affordable housing occupations in Cape Town

By Matthew Hirsch and Steve Kretzmann

Tracking social housing and how it works in the City of Cape Town?

EXPLAINER

Tracking social housing and how it works in the City of Cape Town?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Housing activists cautiously welcome City’s intention to repurpose golf course land, but stress need for public participation

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Housing activists cautiously welcome City’s intention to repurpose golf course land, but stress need for public participation

By Matthew Hirsch

‘Backlash, slow work, gangsters, collusion’ – the cracks beneath Malusi Booi’s 2022 housing project handover

ANALYSIS

‘Backlash, slow work, gangsters, collusion’ – the cracks beneath Malusi Booi’s 2022 housing project handover

By Caryn Dolley