Cape Town

Daily Maverick is seeking assistance from Capetonians to document the city's growing affordability crisis in housing. The initiative, led by journalist Rebecca Davis, invites residents to submit old and current financial statements for comparison. This effort aims to quantify changes over the past decade.

26 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A new two-hander play, The Opera Singer, has opened at the Baxter Studio in Cape Town, pitting a renowned opera diva against a struggling journalist in a battle of wits. Written and directed by Janna Ramos-Violante, the production draws inspiration from Maria Callas and explores the personal costs of artistic greatness. Starring Fiona Ramsay and Owain Rhys Davies, it runs until 7 February 2026 before transferring to Johannesburg.

Rescue teams are still searching for an 18-year-old boy from Montana who went missing at sea near Simon's Town in Cape Town. He was swept out by a rip current along with another teenager, who was rescued and hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Extensive efforts involving air, sea, and shoreline operations have yet to locate the missing youth.

16 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Political party ActionSA has filed criminal charges against the City of Cape Town, alleging reckless handling of sewage by pumping untreated waste into the ocean. The party cites health and environmental risks from the city's marine outfall pipes. Cape Town officials dispute the claims, emphasizing ongoing upgrades and limited discharge volumes.