Tuesday, 8 September 2026

ActionSA’s Cape Town mayoral candidate Darolin James proposed free MyCiTi rides for locals, funded partly by a R100 levy on tourists and short-term accommodation users.

Marang’s Book Reading Club in Kuruman has helped nine residents, including a Grade 10 learner and a senior citizen, become published authors through community support.

Bridges Retreat brings about 3,000 learners from 15 under-resourced schools to three-day outdoor programmes annually, building self-confidence, communication, leadership and resilience.

Cape Town’s business tourism strategy works roughly a decade ahead, with the city’s conference sweet spot estimated at 2,000 to 5,000 delegates and benefits extending into leisure travel.

The ANC said 181 candidates were affected by registration problems across six councils, while confirming 9,128 successful candidate registrations for the 4 November local elections.