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Category: Politics & Provincial Government

Politics & Provincial Government

Cape Town’s Draft Animal Keeping By-law: What Could Change for Pet Owners, Breeders and Animal Businesses

Staff Writer11 September 2026

Cape Town’s proposed Animal Keeping By-law, 2026 would retain many of the rules in the current 2021 by-law, but it would make the system more detailed, more welfare-driven and more explicit about…

Cape Heritage Community News & Events Culture & Traditions Politics & Provincial Government Special Historical Feature Tourism

If Dagbreek Cottage Falls, Another Piece of the Cape Falls With It

Staff Writer30 July 202617 August 2026

The City of Cape Town never tires of marketing itself as a world-class city. It boasts about tourism, celebrates its historic precincts, and proudly sells visitors a destination rich in…

Politics & Provincial Government

Does the Democratic Alliance-led City of Cape Town Council still have the Cape’s best interests at heart?

Staff Writer28 July 202617 August 2026

It is a question that is likely to gain momentum following the City’s preliminary approval of a major hyperscale data centre development proposed by global digital infrastructure company Equinix. The…

Politics & Provincial Government

City Proposes R366 Million Investment in Community Facilities Across Cape Town

Staff Writer28 July 2026

CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town has proposed a capital investment of R366.381 million for community facilities during the 2026/27 financial year, with funding earmarked for upgrades to…

Politics & Provincial Government

ANC Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Election Pressure Mounts

William Foster13 July 202619 July 2026

Cape Town — The African National Congress (ANC) is once again facing growing criticism as it attempts to rebuild public confidence ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local government elections. The…

Prime Minister Verwoerd Stabbed to Death in the House of Assembly
1962 to 1984 Cape History Politics & Provincial Government

Prime Minister Verwoerd Stabbed to Death in the House of Assembly

Staff Writer6 September 19668 October 2026

CAPE TOWN, 6 September 1966. Dr. Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd, Prime Minister of the Republic, was stabbed to death on the floor of the House of Assembly shortly after 2 p.m.…

AFRIKAANS TAKES ITS PLACE AMONG THE NATION’S OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
1910 to 1948 Community News & Events Politics & Provincial Government

AFRIKAANS TAKES ITS PLACE AMONG THE NATION’S OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

Staff Writer8 May 192522 July 2026

Parliament Approves Historic Measure – A New Chapter Opens in South African Public Life Cape Town, 8 May 1925 — By Our Parliamentary Correspondent A moment of profound historical importance…

The Closer Union of South Africa
1873 to 1909 Cape History Politics & Provincial Government

The Closer Union of South Africa

Staff Writer13 October 190819 July 2026

THE FUTURE OF THE FOUR COLONIES TO BE CONSIDERED From Our Political Correspondent Durban, October 13, 1908. A gathering of uncommon consequence assembled in this city yesterday, when the representatives…

1860 to 1872 Cape History Politics & Provincial Government

The Cape is not ready for Self-rule

William Foster22 May 187121 July 2026

The continued agitation for Responsible Government threatens the very foundations of order in this Colony. While we do not deny the virtues of self-rule in mature societies, the Cape is…

Sir George gets the boot!
1860 to 1872 Cape History Politics & Provincial Government

Sir George gets the boot!

William Foster13 August 186121 July 2026

Cape Town, 1861 — Sir George Grey currently stands at a pivotal moment in his distinguished colonial career. Once the admired Governor of the Cape Colony, the energetic administrator now…

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