The right of access to land, together with the concomitant state obligation to foster conditions which enable citizens to gain access to land on an equitable basis, lies at the heart of the housing ...

As the City of Cape Town evicts homeless residents from the Castle of Good Hope, the challenges of providing sustainable ...

When the homeless people occupying land outside the Castle of Good Hope were evicted, it was thought to be a positive thing. The eviction followed a Western Cape High Court mandate that required them ...

While Johannesburg residents face water outages over the weekend due to maintenance, Cape Town residents will be in a similar ...

The Western Cape government is to use part of the contested Tafelberg site in Sea Point for affordable housing.

In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...

A recent study provides insights into the life history and behaviour of the endemic Cape Autumn Widow butterfly (Dira clytus), a species endemic to South Africa. A recent study published in the ...

Cape Town is a vibrant hub of local creativity, teeming with talented artisans and craftsmen who bring their ideas to life through unique handmade pieces. The city boasts numerous craft markets that ...

Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s best-connected characters to unearth the corners you simply can’t ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

Surrounded by tall grasses and majestic trees, Zeerust embodies the essence of a Bushveld town in Southern Africa. However, service delivery troubles have meant that operating a business and ...