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Friday, Jun 5, 2026
Belhar Residents Threaten Court Action Over Housing Project On Promised School Site
A long-running land-use dispute in Pentech, Belhar has sharpened into a possible court battle as residents say land now being used for the Belhar Infill…
Community safety organisations join forces for high-visibility patrol in Milnerton
Several Milnerton safety organisations joined SAPS for a high-visibility patrol through Milnerton…
City takes Manufacturing Support Policy to factory floor to drive Cape Town’s industrial growth
Cape Town is taking its Manufacturing Support Policy directly to manufacturers as…
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Local Events
What is happening this week
Makin’ Magic Brings Family Theatre And Young Magicians To Artscape This Weekend
Cape Town families looking for a lighter weekend outing have a fresh…
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 moves to bigger venue
Comic Con Cape Town is moving to a bigger home in 2027…
Encounters Documentary Festival Returns To Cape Town With Global And Local Stories
Cape Town’s documentary film audience has a major festival week ahead as…
What Joburgers Learn After Moving To Cape Town
Cape Town sells itself beautifully from a distance. There is the mountain,…
Cape Town Burger Ranked Second Best In The World
Cape Town has always known how to feed people well, but this…
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Heads To GrandWest As Cape Town’s June Events Calendar Opens Strong
Cape Town’s June events calendar opens with a strong dose of live…
Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden offers a winter weekend escape in Worcester
The Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden in Worcester offers a quieter Western…
Winter Racing Roars Back Tomorrow At Killarney
Cape Town motorsport fans can head back trackside tomorrow as Power Series…
Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival Brings Youth Music Talent To Baxter Theatre
Cape Town’s youth jazz scene is taking centre stage as the Cape…
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Cape Town News Video Archive
Past Cape Town News bulletins remain available for viewers who want to catch up on previous coverage.
29 May 2026
Cape Town Crime Shock: Police Dockets Found In Gun Crackdown | 30 May | Cape Town News
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28 May 2026
Two Women Killed As Western Cape Murder Figures Stay High | 28 May | Cape Town News
2,642 views
26 May 2026
Cape Town Weekend Shootings Leave 15 Dead Across the City | 26 May | Cape Town News
3,146 views
25 May 2026
Mossel Bay Couple Killed In Kruger Park Murder Investigation | 25 May | Cape Town News
2,923 views
19 May 2026
What’s Happening To Food Prices As Grocery Costs Spiral? | 19 May | Cape Town News
11,379 views
18 May 2026
