Western Cape

The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed the transfer of George Gueorguiev to a deputy principal position at Simon’s Town School.

11 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Patriotic Alliance has retained Ward 11 in Malmesbury following a by-election held on 10 June at the Swartland Local Municipality in the Western Cape. The party secured 53.26 percent of the vote and elected Raymond Ricardo Mains as the new councillor.

Education authorities in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape have closed schools in high-risk areas on Wednesday and Thursday due to an intense low-pressure system bringing life-threatening floods and snow. The South African Weather Service issued multiple Orange-level warnings for disruptive rain, thunderstorms and damaging winds. Officials prioritised pupil safety as conditions are forecast to ease only from Friday.

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SANParks has warned visitors to the Garden Route National Park to remain vigilant due to severe weather risks. An Orange Level 8 warning forecasts disruptive rainfall of 100 to 200 mm. Schools in George, Knysna and Oudtshoorn will close on Wednesday and Thursday.

Endangered fire-dependent flowers are emerging in South Africa's Western Cape Overberg region following recent intense wildfires. Botanists and citizen scientists are documenting these rare blooms amid the scorched landscapes. The discoveries include highly endangered species unique to the area.

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Hundreds of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers have been deployed to the Cape Flats in the Western Cape as part of Operation Prosper, a year-long initiative to combat violent crime. The operation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement in the State of the Nation Address. Reactions from residents are mixed.