RC 260807Cape TalkLester Kiewit
Friday, 7 August 2026
Cape Town’s morning was dominated by the Stormers’ All Blacks build-up, a new short-term rental bylaw, and a deep dive into energy trading and EV charging.
- 06:57
Stormers vs All Blacks at DHL Stadium was near-sold out, with more than 45,000 tickets sold; junior Springbok Jakin Ahmed was set for his senior debut and Devon Duvenage’s last Stormers game.
- 07:22
The city’s proposed short-term rental bylaw would force every listing to register, display a city number and share occupancy data; properties used for more than 50% of room nights would pay commercial rates.
- 08:25
Short-term rental expert Bryn Holmes backed the idea of regulation but warned the draft reads like a tax and could hit lower-income hosts harder than seasonal, wealthier operators.
- 07:12
Red Rocket said South Africa is moving toward a more competitive electricity market, with wheeling, energy trading and EV charging infrastructure expected to give businesses more choice and lower costs.