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citizen.co.zasports9 hrs agoUpdated
Police open inquest after body of 25-year-old man found in Cape Town home
Police opened an inquest after the 25-year-old's body was discovered Saturday in the Schotsche Kloof neighborhood. Adams had played in all three of South Africa's group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Study Finds Bromine in 38 Percent of Sampled South African Children’s Products, Consistent with Recycled Electronics
A University of Cape Town study published July 8 found traces of legacy brominated flame retardants in 38 percent of 138 children's products tested in South Africa. Researchers linked the contamination to recycled plastics from electronic waste. The findings highlight regulatory…
world11 days ago
Bus crash in South Africa kills 16 and injures 20
A passenger bus overturned early Thursday while traveling from Cape Town to Idutywa. The crash killed 16 people and injured 20 others.
world13 days ago
Migrants from Malawi and Zimbabwe gather at camps and consulates to leave South Africa
Hundreds of Malawian and Zimbabwean migrants lined up at processing sites in Durban and Cape Town to exit South Africa before planned nationwide protests. Officials have not yet detailed security measures for the demonstrations.
csmonitor.comworld17 days ago
Zimbabwean Migrants Camp at Cape Town Consulate as South Africa Enforces June 30 Self-Deportation Deadline
Zimbabwean migrants camped outside their consulate in Cape Town on June 24 amid protests demanding undocumented migrants leave South Africa. Activists from March and March set a June 30 self-deportation deadline. Ghanaian repatriation flights and police deployments have followed…
Semaforworld21 days ago
More Than 20,000 Runners Complete Comrades Ultramarathon in South Africa
The annual Comrades race covered nearly 55 miles between Durban and Pietermaritzburg earlier this month. Cape Town received World Marathon Major status as the first African city to do so.
rove.meworld24 days ago
South African Researchers Map Cancer-Related Changes to MUC1 Protein
A University of Cape Town team used computational models and test-tube experiments to trace how cancer cells alter the MUC1 protein. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows the relocation of sugar-building enzymes inside tumor cells.
news.artnet.comworld30 days ago
Cape Town Draws Investor Interest as Economic Rival to Johannesburg
Cape Town is attracting new investment and challenging Johannesburg's position as South Africa's main economic center. Local officials report rising interest from businesses and property developers.
The Bbcpolitics48 days ago
South African President Files Court Challenge to Parliamentary Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the High Court in Cape Town to set aside a report that recommended further consideration of impeachment proceedings. The report stems from a 2022 panel finding on cash allegedly stolen from his farm.
gamereactor.euworld54 days ago
Eliud Kipchoge Supports Cape Town Bid for World Marathon Majors Status
Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has endorsed Cape Town's effort to join the World Marathon Majors. He is scheduled to run the Cape Town Marathon on May 24 as part of a broader tour promoting peace through running.
Al Jazeerapolitics57 days ago
Pro-Palestine Protest Held at Oldest Colonial Building in Cape Town
Protesters gathered at South Africa's oldest remaining colonial building in Cape Town to mark the Nakba and express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The demonstration took place on May 17, 2026.
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news24.comworld62 days ago
Humpback Whale Carcass Washes Ashore Near Cape Town as Shipping Traffic Around South Africa Nearly Doubles
A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Simon's Town on October 15, 2024, amid sharply increased vessel traffic rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope. Researchers presented a study to the International Whaling Commission in May 2026 linking the surge to attacks in the Red Sea and…
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foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.comworld82 days ago
Two Friends Set Record with 14,000-Mile Drive in Three-Wheeled Car to South Africa
Two adventurers completed a 14,000-mile journey from London to Cape Town in a Reliant Robin three-wheeler, setting a record for the longest trip in such a vehicle. They faced breakdowns, political unrest, and dangerous roads over four-and-a-half months. The car, named Sheila, wil…
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Hunter Biden Moves Abroad, Per Court Filing on Unpaid Fees
Hunter Biden relocated outside the United States in 2026, one year after his father left office. His attorney disclosed the move in a court filing related to unpaid legal fees. Biden has expressed affection for Cape Town, South Africa, where his wife is from.
Semaforworld94 days ago
Airbnb Encounters Short-Term Rental Challenges in Cape Town Housing Market
Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb feature hotel-managed or listed units in Cape Town's city center. These listings indicate tourism's role in the local housing market. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between tourism growth and housing availability.