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At least 10 killed, 10 wounded in shooting in South Africa — EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP via Getty Images via Getty Images

Gun Violence · Johannesburg

At least 10 killed, 10 wounded in shooting in South Africa

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Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way.See the Story

‘National Icon’: Kolisi to Perform Mentoring Role at Stormers

Rugby World Cup · Cape Town

‘National Icon’: Kolisi to Perform Mentoring Role at Stormers

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will help mentor the franchise’s younger players when he returns to Cape Town next year.See the Story

'Risky time': festive-season alert for emergency spike

Western Australia · Western Australia

'Risky time': festive-season alert for emergency spike

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

The festive period is expected to be busy for emergency services, with data showing spikes in alcohol-related injuries, drownings and road crashes.See the Story

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Cape Town`s N2 Wall Controversy — and the Media`s Role in Shaping Public Perception

As debate intensifies around Cape Town's proposed N2 wall, the story offers a case study in modern media challenges. Venelize de Lange from media update looks at framing, sourcing and how public narratives take shape.Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Top 20 World’s Best Cities for Food in 2025

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Cape Town’s new plan for baboons: Fence, capture and possibly euthanize

Authorities in Cape Town, South Africa, have released an updated baboon action plan aimed at reducing conflict between people and baboons, which regularly enter urban areas in search of food. The plan, which includes euthanasia of some baboons, has drawn criticism from animal welfare groups. The plan says the population of chacma baboons (Papio ursinus) in the Cape Peninsula has increased from 360 in 2000 to more than 600 in 2024, leading to inc…Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Family time: Inside Rassie's vacation with kids

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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is enjoying his time off with a tropical island vacation with his three children. The 53-year-old has been widely praised for his contribution to building national unity through sport. RASSIE ERASMAS ENJOYING FAMILY VAYCAY On his Instagram account, Rassie Erasmas has been sharing clips of his family vacation at a tropical destination with his three daughters, Nikki, Carli, and Jani. Along with a group of pals, the…Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

'Risky time': festive-season alert for emergency spike

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

The festive period is expected to be busy for emergency services, with data showing spikes in alcohol-related injuries, drownings and road crashes.Western Australia · Western Australia See the Story

Betway SA20 final squads confirmed after late changes

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The six franchise teams have gathered and started their preparations for Season 4 of Betway SA20. The League has confirmed all the updated squads ahead of the competition opener between MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants at Newlands on Friday, 26 December. Leading run-scorer Durban’s Super Giants welcome a familiar face to Kingsmead in Kane Williamson. The former New Zealand captain was DSG’s leading run-scorer last season and replaces Ban…Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

MSC's IROKO service has new direct call at Cape Town, connecting Asia, South and West Africa

MSC's IROKO service has new direct call at Cape Town, connecting Asia, South and West AfricaCape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Canal Walk Celebrates Retail Excellence With 2025 Retail Excellence Awards

Canal Walk Shopping Centre has honoured its top-performing retailers at their prestigious Retail Excellence Awards 2025, held at Century City Conference Centre, recognising their retailers who have delivered exceptional customer service and retail performance throughout the year.Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Cape Town’s dam levels fall sharply as summer water use rises

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Cape Town’s water outlook has taken an early-summer knock, with dam levels falling faster than expected just as hotter weather and rising consumption set in. According to the City’s Water Dashboard, storage levels in the Western Cape Water Supply System stood at 73.7% on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, a drop of almost two percentage points in a single week. Levels are now about 19% lower than at the same time last year, raising fresh concern about w…Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article