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These 7 Hotels' Breathtaking Gardens Will Keep You Cool Amid Sweltering Temperatures — And Set the Mood for Just-as-Dazzling Interiors

Immerse yourself in greenery with our edit of heatwave-proof stays, from Cape Town to Hollywood and Provence

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Elderly British couple left abandoned in Abu Dhabi overnight due to Etihad error

Exclusive: David and Susan Hesketh never made it to their holiday in Cape Town after their flight was delayed

The Independent UK

Axi Brings Award-Winning Funded Trading Program and Manchester City Partnership to FMAS:26 in Cape Town

SYDNEY, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axi, the global FX and CFD broker serving traders across more than 100 countries, attended the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:26) on 26 and 27 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Africa is one of the…

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Enlit Africa 2026: Huawei Launches Intelligent Substation Solution for Sub-Saharan Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Huawei hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier gathering for the power, water, and energy sectors. Under the theme "Building Future Power Systems, Unleashing Surging Digital Intelligence Productivity", the summit brought together…

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Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo burnt down as anger grows

An Ebola treatment centre in a town at the heart of the outbreak in DR Congo is torched by scared and frustrated locals in the midst of a health crisis that claimed at least 159 lives so far and continues to spread. Also, our guest tells us why computer science…

France 24

South Africa returns looted Zimbabwean remains and sacred artefact

The handover ceremony took place Tuesday at a museum in Cape Town, where eight coffins draped in the Zimbabwean flag stood in solemn tribute. The remains, removed more than a century ago, were taken as so-called “scientific specimens” during colonial rule.

Euronews

Electric minibus taxis: the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape.

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Roxanne First's insider guide to Cape Town

The jewellery designer says you can’t beat the South African city for incredible views, an up-and-coming food scene and sundowners on the beach

Evening Standard

South Africa needs R250 billion just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade

South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at…

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Airbnb in firing line as Cape Town’s housing crisis catches up with middle class

Social media full of complaints about digital nomads, while waiting list for social housing gets longer

The Guardian - UK

‘As soon as I saw it, I knew the image’: Robby Ogilvie’s best phone picture

A Ford Cortina the colour of the sky against brightly coloured houses in Cape Town was a gift to the Scottish photographer

The Guardian - UK

The trip that convinced me it’s worth flying to South Africa for winter sun

When Jon Sopel was invited to a wedding in Franschhoek, he groaned at the thought of flying 6,000 miles – but after a few days in the country, he came away with a completely new outlook

The Independent UK

‘Light in this darkness’: communities push back against Cape Town gang culture

Volunteers are working to carve out safe spaces in townships with initiatives such as football training and dance classes

The Guardian - UK

These photos just won the world’s largest prize in photography – worth a staggering US$224,000!

The Hasselblad Foundation names the latest Hasselblad Award laureate, honoring one of today's most influential photographers

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A Kaleidoscope of Color, Texture, and Pattern, Africa's First "Designer Suite" Just Called It: Minimalism Is Dead — Long Live Boldly Eclectic Interiors

Inspired by the multifacetedness of South African craftsmanship, the Thebe Magugu Suite has landed at Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort alongside shop-cum-gallery Magugu House

The Independent UK

Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor

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Australia set for Test return to Sandpapergate venue

Australia's return to South Africa for their first Test series there in eight years will include a clash in Cape Town, scene of 2018 high drama.

The Guardian - UK

‘That’s a losing battle’: baboon incursions cause tense human-wildlife standoff in Cape Town

Animal rights activists disagree with authorities on how best to handle boom in primate population near Table Mountain

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Cape Town’s wildflowers are a world treasure: six insights from a new checklist

Cape Town, in South Africa, is famous for its dramatic mountains and coastline, but its greatest treasure lies in the plants that carpet its slopes and valleys. Table Mountain National Park and its surrounds are home to 2,785 species, including subspecies and varieties.

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South African photographer Jo Ractliffe captures imprints of violence

South African photographer Jo Ractliffe's black-and-white images reveal the residues left by apartheid, regional conflict, population displacement and the aftermath of violence. RFI met her in Paris, where a new exhibition draws together work from the past four decades.

Evening Standard

Springwatch's Michaela Strachan reveals second cancer scare after throat lump discovery

The presenter, now 59, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 after undergoing a routine mammogram while living in Cape Town

The Conversation

New rugby rules for South African kids aim to keep them safe: what does the research say?

Children in South Africa are back at school after their summer holidays. My son, aged five, has just started school at Wynberg Boys Junior, a school based in Cape Town’s southern suburbs with a strong record of playing rugby.

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Cape Town project tests what hydroponic farming can do in urban spaces

Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms.

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Justin Snaith & The Cape Town Met – The Love Story In South Africa

The Cape Town Met is among the biggest sporting occasions in South Africa and no-one has more of a love affair with the prestigious horse race than Justin Snaith.

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“Why Do Y’all Keep Putting On These Filters?”: Dua Lipa’s Interaction With Fan Sparks Debate

A casual encounter in Cape Town turned awkward when Dua Lipa noticed a filter in a fan’s video.

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