Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 14 August 2023
On Monday, Cape Town clients should be protected from Stage 3 loadshedding in the evening.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 11 August 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 3 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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SANTACO calls off Cape Town taxi strike with ‘immediate effect’
SANTACO called off the Cape Town taxi strike following a week of devastation that culminated in five deaths and 198 active criminal cases.
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Who is Ralph Stanfield? – The Cape Town businessman linked to Ayepyep Lifestyle extortion
Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town was forced to close its doors after allegedly refusing extortion attempt ions from crude businessman, Ralph Stanfield.
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Overburdened Cape Town police launch manhunt in Delft triple murder
Three suspects ambushed a house on Eendrag Crescent in Delft and opened fire indiscriminately, striking five victims, two of whom were still alive when emergency medics arrived at the scene minutes later.
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Watch: Overberg police monitor brewing tensions in Kleinmond [video]
Tensions are brewing in Kleinmond, where large groups of protesters are clashing with Overberg authorities.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Thursday, 10 August 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 3 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Will Cape Town taxis return on Thursday, 10 August 2023? – Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis could return to operations as early as Thursday, 10 August 2023, if these permutations take shape.
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Kayamandi riots escalate after police station torched [photo]
Kayamandi, a community in Stellenbosch, is without a police station after it was torched during violent riots. Here’s everything we know.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 9 August 2023
On Wednesday, 9 August 2023, City of Cape Town clients will be on Stage 1 between 16:00 and 22:00
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Sibu Mpanza needs your help: Here’s everything you must know
Sibu Mpanza is going through his darkest hour and needs every ounce of South Africa’s spirit of ubuntu to make it through one of the hardest chapters of his life.
News
Minister Chikunga throws JP Smith ‘under the minibus’, demands release of impounded taxis
Minister Chikunga was highly critical of JP Smith and demanded the City of Cape Town release taxis impounded under illegal traffic by-laws.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Tuesday, 8 August 2023
On Tuesday, City of Cape Town clients will be protected against Stage 4 between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town taxi strike: Golden Arrow to operate at 50% capacity
Limited Golden Arrow bus services will be available on these Cape Town routes.
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Cape Town taxi strike: SANTACO distances itself from violence
SANTACO has effectively distanced itself from the deadly Cape Town taxi strike, claiming the unrest was perpetrated by ‘non-members’.
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Watch: Gugulethu Mall looting caught on camera [video]
Rioters linked to the Cape Town taxi strike were caught on camera looting shops inside the Gugulethu Shopping Mall.
Travel
British govt adds ‘Cape Town taxi strike’ to list of threats faced by UK travellers visiting South Africa
The Cape Town taxi strike is now listed as a high-level security threat for UK travellers visiting South Africa.
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Cape Town taxi strike: One person shot and killed in Nyanga clashes [video]
Clashes in Nyanga between a passenger-carrying motorist and large groups linked to the Cape Town taxi strike ended in death.
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Watch: Ramaphosa ‘gets jiggy’ at 2023 Netball World Cup final [video]
This video shows Ramaphosa letting his limbs loose and soaking in the atmosphere of the 2023 Netball World Cup final.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 7 August 2023
On Monday, Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding in the evening.
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Breakdown in talks means Cape Town taxi strike resumes on Monday, 7 August 2023 [video]
SANTACO has called on its operators to “not interfere with other modes of transport and not take part in any criminal activities.”
Crime
Zanikhaya Kwinana: Murder of LEAP officer linked to Cape Town taxi strike [video]
Zanikhaya Kwınana, a young LEAP officer, was gunned down in a murder authorities believe is linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Cape Town e-hailing services join taxi strike: Here’s what you must know
Cape Town e-hailing services have been suspended as a show of solidarity to the ongoing taxi strike. Here’s what you must know.
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Bheki Cele on Cape Town taxi strike: ‘JP Smith needs psychological help’ [video]
Reacting to the Cape Town taxi strike, Police Minister Bheki Cele blasted JP Smith, saying he needs ‘psychological help.’
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Cape Town Taxi Strike: SAPS Identifies Hotspot Areas Amid Escalating Violence [video]
The Cape Town taxi strike reared its ugly head on the second day and police have listed these hotspot areas where violence is likely.
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Transport minister condemns Cape Town taxi strike
In a statement on Thursday, the Minister strongly condemned any form of violence emanating from the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Thousands of commuters stranded, vehicles petrol bombed and traffic gridlocked as taxi strike causes chaos on Cape Town roads
City seeking urgent interdict against the taxi strike
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 4 August 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town taxi strike: Metro police deployed to escort buses
As a means of ensuring passenger safety during the Cape Town taxi strike, City officials have deployed Metro police to escort buses.
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Cape Town taxis told to ‘stay-away’ from CBD: Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis have enacted a seven-day stay-away in protest against the City’s harsh traffic by-laws. Here’s everything you must know.