In the process of neutering the BELA Act, Solidariteit has demonstrated the first signs of a new political order, one reflecting a forgotten political theory: consociationalism
Schreiber has assented to the ruling, which may frustrate deportation efforts. But foreign-funded NGOs say the relief doesn't go far enough; object to questioning refuge claims
The move has been supported by Exporters Western Cape, who welcome the relief from pressures at the port, which has suffered from decades of mismanagement
Recent failures to remove the ANC mayor, and a battle over the writing off of tens of millions in debt, leave the town vulnerable, and council is split
The past week has exposed divisions in the DA, between those who defend the liberal character of the party, and those who wish it to become more like the ANC
The DA has proved not only incapable, but completely unwilling, to challenge the ANC on any major policy, from the Climate Change Act to NHI. The BELA Bill may be the last straw.
Subsidies for "green hydrogen" may give platinum a replacement market for catalytic converters. But it is a money pit that threatens the long-term economic stability of the Cape
The VF+ have also added their criticism, but have stopped short of threatening the coalition government. Foreign state-funded NGOs have leaned into supporting the bill
The celebrated mayor wants the DA to reach out beyond the minority vote. But does he really know how to do so himself? We take a look at the numbers
The relocation scheme is terribly disorganised, and the land use is far from optimal. What's worse, it aims to eliminate invaluable urban agricultural land.
The research organisation outlines recent major developments and power shifts in the Cape Town gang landscape in its third installment of the series
Knysna’s R60 million dispute with Grey Elephant Investments shows no sign of resolution, and an attempt to unseat the ANC-led coalition was thwarted by a poor internet connection
Russian training vessel Smolny has visited Cape Town, just three weeks before it sends a Tu-160 bomber to Africa's largest air show in Pretoria. Russia claims to be building ties
The DA however, has wilted in the face of the unions. But they could have used this crisis to improve schools dramatically
The DA has launched an all-out war on the VF+ in local government, and now even Parliament. But the VF+ can still have the last laugh if they have the guts
After faculty tried to purge Afrikaner candidates from the list based on flimsy technicalities, the outcomes of the SRC election remain uncertain
The MEC for agriculture made a presentation to the two foreign investment groups, assuring them of the benefits of the province's and the GNU's economic plans
The new airport in Plettenberg Bay is the second major project since the commissioning of the Winelands airport late last year.
The City aims to transform the CBD to make it friendlier to tourists and foot traffic, with an ambitious plan to turn the city into a walkable mixed-development hub
DA insist they haven't abandoned federalism, but their recent police deal adopts a governance scheme eerily similar to the ANC's proposed District Development Model
South Africa leads in platinum exports, but the industry faces uncertainty as internal combustion engines are replaced by electric motors. But some see hope in fuel cell technology
