Marvin Charles
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Cape Town, WC, South Africa
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Six key takeaways from Western Cape budget address
The Western Cape's MEC for Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, delivered the provincial budget on Tuesday. → Read More
Labour Court grants Western Cape govt interdict against Nehawu protest action
The order prohibits protesters from acting in any manner directed at inciting, touting or provoking employees at any properties of both departments. → Read More
WATCH | Mashatile, Ramokgopa sworn in after Cabinet reshuffle
President Cyril Ramaphosa's new ministers were sworn in on Tuesday evening after his much-anticipated Cabinet reshuffle. → Read More
'An animal hero has fallen': Cape Town vet stabbed to death after confronting criminals
Tributes have poured in for a Cape Town vet who was killed by criminals who were apparently trying to steal wheels from his wife's car during load shedding, in the early hours of Thursday morning. → Read More
Health department confirms sixth case of cholera, urges residents to be vigilant
The Department of Health has confirmed another case of cholera in the country, increasing the number of cases to six. → Read More
Mbombela man claims R10 million Lotto windfall
A Mbombela man who played Lotto on the Nedbank banking app has become the latest multimillionaire after claiming his R10 million winnings from the Lotto jackpot draw, which took place on 28 January. → Read More
Load shedding: Western Cape hands over millions to municipalities to address power crisis
On Tuesday, Alan Winde met with mayors at the Premier's Coordinating Forum event in Cape Town. → Read More
City of Cape Town passes rates relief for lower- to middle-income ratepayers
The City of Cape Town has passed a 52% rates relief increase for all residential properties under R5 million, saying it would alleviate the pressure on lower and middle-income ratepayers. → Read More
UCT crisis: Phakeng digs in heels, wants to be 'exonerated' in statement
'Haggling' between vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng and the University of Cape Town's council is delaying the issuing of a media statement announcing her exit. → Read More
Western Cape taxi bosses call off strike action after urgent talks
The Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town have managed to convince taxi bosses to call off the mass strike action they had planned on Wednesday. → Read More
High Court grants UCT interdict against protesting students who disrupt, incite violence
The University of Cape Town has been granted an interim order by the Western Cape High Court prohibiting further protests led by the student representative council. → Read More
'Whatever we do we listen to people': Winde comes out guns blazing in SOPA debate
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde came out with guns blazing after opposition parties ripped apart his State of the Province Address on Friday. → Read More
Six key takeaways from Winde's State of the Province Address for Western Cape
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has outlined bold plans for the province to combat crime, tackle the housing crisis, deliver quality education and create jobs during his State of the Province Address. News24 takes a look at six key takeaways from the premier's address. → Read More
UCT suspends SRC member found guilty of sexual misconduct
The University of Cape Town has confirmed the suspension of a student representative council member found guilty of sexual misconduct by the Special Sexual Offences Tribunal. → Read More
Academic staff agree to accept '6% increase'
The Academic Union, which represents the majority of academic staff at the institution, has been locked in wage negotiations since last year. → Read More
'We are gatvol of their lies': DA marches to ANC's offices in Cape Town
DA members in the Western Cape marched to the ANC's provincial offices, demanding that the ruling party provide solutions to the energy crisis. → Read More
Western Cape municipality thwarts land occupation in Caledon
The Theewaterskloof Municipality said it took swift and decisive action to stop people moving onto the land. → Read More
UCT strike: Phakeng says university working to avert strike by academic staff
University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng says it will do everything it can to avert a strike by academic staff after wage negotiations reached a deadlock. → Read More
Swimmer drowns, friend rescued at Gordon's Bay beach
Two Good Samaritans saved a man from drowning at Gordon's Bay beach in Cape Town on Saturday - but were unable to save the man's friend. → Read More
Former GOOD councillor slams party amid fraud allegations
A disgruntled former GOOD party member has hit back at the party after it reported him to the Hawks over fraud allegations. → Read More