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Rescuers in South Africa search for the missing after floods leave at least 49 dead

Rescue teams began a third day searching for missing people Thursday after floods devastated parts of South Africa's rural Eastern Cape province and left at least 49 dead. Authorities said they expected the death toll to rise.

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Floods in South Africa kill dozens, toll likely to rise

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At least 7 people have died and schoolchildren were swept away as floods and snow hit South Africa

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At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say

At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province after an extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow to parts of the country, officials said Wednesday.

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Search resumes for schoolchildren swept away by South Africa floods

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Bodies of schoolchildren found after bus swept away by South Africa floods

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Man arrested after R18m cocaine, arms and ammunition found in Cape Town storage facility

Police have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a cache of arms, ammunition and drugs found in a storage unit in the heart of Cape Town’s city bowl.

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A Look at South Africa’s Most Expensive House at R700M in Camps Bay: “Is It Made of Diamonds?”

A R700M Camps Bay marvel and South Africa's priciest home sparks questions as we delve into what makes this luxury property worth its astronomical value.

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Medicine accessibility, SA ports crisis, urban mining, AI and gamification in the spotlight as Cape Town hosts Africa’s top supply chain conference

More than 700 supply chain managers from across Africa and around the world convened in Cape Town this week for the 47th annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the profession. The accessibility of lifesaving medicines in Africa - especially in the wake of global funding cuts - was on the agenda,

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City with the unhappiest residents in South Africa

South Africa’s richest city received the highest volume of negative conversation in 2025 due to the collapse of its service delivery.

South Africa's $5.8 billion Hive project aims to lead low-cost ammonia output

A $5.8 billion project on South Africa's east coast seeks to use the country's infrastructure and cheap renewable power to make some of the world's cheapest green ammonia for clients in Europe and Asia,

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Cape Town’s unique R1.2 billion ‘living building’ gets cancelled

The construction of Africa’s first biophilic building in Cape Town, a R1.2 billion property development, has sadly been cancelled.

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Cape town mayor takes Ramaphosa to court, and Capitec CEO argues unemployment rate is 10%

Unemployment rate is closer to 10%: Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie believes South Africa’s true unemployment rate is closer to 10% when factoring in the informal sector, rather than the reported 32.9%. He points out that self-employed individuals are not counted, despite earning as much as R1,000 a day. [ Business Day]

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South Africa urged to strengthen LGBTQIA+ travel offering

As global LGBTQIA+ travel spend continues to surge, South Africa holds a unique position to become a leading destination on the African continent, provided its tourism sector moves beyond passive inclusivity and proactively targets this growing,

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Riding toward a greener future: E-bikes transform food delivery in South Africa

Siphe Mlawuli stands next to her e-bike outside a popular fast-food outlet in Table Bay, a Cape Town suburb. The sun has just set, giving the sky above Table Bay a pinkish hue. The fast-food outlet’s parking lot is crowded with vehicles belonging to food couriers.

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Three renowned Cape Town eateries shine on the 2025 World’s Best Restaurants list

Cape Town proudly showcases its culinary prowess as three celebrated restaurants earn prestigious spots on the 2025 World’s Best Restaurants list.