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Cape Town’s electricity could go up by 65%
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 hours ago
By Anel Powell Electricity users in the City of Cape Town could face price increases of at least 65 percent this year if Eskom’s proposal for an additional
Power cuts ‘not gone forever’ Independent Online

South Africa: Cape Town’s Copperheads Arrest Young Cable Thief
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 42 minutes ago
The City of Cape Town’s copper cable theft task team, also known as the Copperheads, has arrested a 17-year old youth for the third time at a City
South Africa: Cape Town’s Rented Flats, Houses Get R295m Upgrade
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 2 hours ago
A R295 million project by the City of Cape Town’s housing committee is set to improve flats and houses that the city rents out to tenants.
Elsom wary of skillful stormers
TVNZ, New Zealand - 5 hours ago
“It’s a vital game (against the Stormers) because we need to win given that we are all so close on the ladder,” Elsom told AAP from Cape Town.
Injury setback for Dunning The Press Association
Rugby-Dunning likely to miss Waratahs clash with Stormers Reuters.uk
Prop Dunning to miss Stormers game Sydney Morning Herald
The Times - Independent Online


Kickoff
A-plus Ajax Cape Town for AmaZulu
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 2 hours ago
Ajax Cape Town CEO John Comitis has admitted they will send a weakened team to face Mount Cameroon in the CAF Confederation Cup on the weekend.
AmaZulu strikers doubtful for Ajax clash Kickoff
Comitis banking on strength in depth Independent Online
Brazilians suffer Mabizela blow Football365.co.za

Cape Town Sashes Loss
Cape Business News, South Africa - 13 hours ago
ONE of the most successful crime-busting operations in South Africa - the City of Cape Town’s copper cable theft task team - has dramatically slashed cable
‘Cape food makes Brummies ill’
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
The 23-year-old ate at a pizza and pasta restaurant in Cape Town the night before the Stormers game with some of his team-mates.
Fireworks are brewing in Cape Town’s political cauldron
Business Report, South Africa - 4 May 2008
Cape Town Mayor Helen Zille is no witch, but after encountering her at two public engagements in the last two weeks, one can’t help but feel she is being
Which hat will Zille hang up? Independent Online
‘Zille involved in spying’ The Times
Rasool makes new charges against Zille Legalbrief (subscription)
Citizen - Independent Online

Local stars for Santos Academy
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 8 hours ago
THEY left for Cape Town on a wing and a prayer and returned feeling on top of the world after achieving a soccer milestone. The soccer careers of two
Kulula flight forced to land after mishap
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 hours ago
By Natasha Joseph A Kulula pilot had to land a “fairly full” flight shortly after taking off from Cape Town International Airport on Saturday morning
Expect evolution as Twenty20 and Test cricket collide
guardian.co.uk, UK - 1 hour ago
As these words are being written, the rain is falling in Cape Town. Yesterday’s glorious view through the Spin’s hotel-room window of half of Table Mountain
South Africa: Close Ranks, Zuma Urges Cape ANC
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 5 May 2008
During a strongly worded specch at a rally in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, yesterday, Zuma called on the party to get its house in order ahead of its own
‘ANC to rule until Jesus comes back’ Independent Online
ANC stalwart Zoli Malindi laid to rest SABC News
Religion vs politics… Independent Online
Independent Online - Independent Online

Norton case: cop found not guilty
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 hours ago
Cape Town metro police official William Boonzaaier was found not guilty in the Cape Town magistrate’s court on Monday of assaulting British actress Teresa
Cape Town based writer to run screenwriting course in Nigeria
South African Film News (press release), South Africa - 5 May 2008
Dermod has been running such courses since 2000, in Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Berlin and Cape Town. The last involved attendance at Sithengi which,

Rugby Heaven
‘Ridiculous’ penalty try broke Brumbies: Fisher
The Australian, Australia - 4 May 2008
BRUMBIES coach Laurie Fisher has described referee Steve Walsh’s decision to award the Stormers a penalty try in their 20-10 win in Cape Town yesterday as
Brumbies play for pride Rugby Heaven
Stormers stay in the hunt Sky News
Stormers climb to fourth after stirring success AFP
International Herald Tribune - Reuters.uk

Youth testifies in indecent assault trial
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 hours ago
A youth whom millionaire fashion boss Mark Lifman is accused of indecently assaulting began testifying in the Cape Town regional court on Monday.
A deeper look into South Africa, Cape Town
Chicago Tribune, United States - 3 May 2008
By Rhoda Amon | Tribune Newspapers CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Welcome, said Sir Francis Drake, “to the fairest cape on the whole circumference of the Earth.
Stormers keen on Ollie
The Times, South Africa - 5 hours ago
The official word from the Stormers camp is that former Free State Cheetahs prop Ollie le Roux will arrive in Cape Town today for “a visit”.

Mail & Guardian Online
Tourism and exports welcome weaker rand
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 May 2008
Cape Town is seeing a boom in tourism, making it the destination of choice for more cost-conscious visitors. There has been an increase in the number of
Lessons in red tape Mail & Guardian Online

A promise of scintillation
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 8 hours ago
Presented by The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, Cissie dramatises Davids’ years of research into the life and times of Cissie Gool (1897-1963),
Zuma supporters disrupt meeting
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 hours ago
The deep divisions within the ANC leadership caused ructions at a regional ANC Women’s League conference in Cape Town. The weekend gathering in New
Celebrated scientist to hold lecture in Cape Town
SABC News, South Africa - 4 May 2008
Celebrated British scientist Stephen Hawking will visit Africa for the first time and deliver a lecture at the Muizenberg Pavilion in Cape Town on May 11.
Stephen Hawking to visit SA in search of an African Einstein www.sagoodnews.co.za

Zulu kingdom to welcome emirates
Al-Bawaba, Jordan - 22 hours ago
Following the successful start of operations in Cape Town, Emirates Airline will advance its presence in South Africa with the introduction of daily flights
Alleged copper crook held for third time
Independent Online, South Africa - 10 minutes ago
A 17-year-old would-be copper thief has been arrested for the third time in Cape Town, city authorities said on Tuesday. The youth and an accomplice were
South Africa: Broadcast Politics
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 1 hour ago
mismanagement and political bias continue to dog the SABC’s Cape Town bureau, even after the Sisulu commission highlighted specific management problems.
Wave of surprise
Chicago Sun-Times, United States - 5 May 2008
Postaer figured out he could shoot the new commercial more economically if he and his crew traveled to Cape Town, South Africa — an exquisitely beautiful

Newsdurhamregion.com
Driving hazards of a different sort in Africa
Newsdurhamregion.com, Canada - 4 minutes ago
Learning how to identify different types of dung at 80 kmph was one of the first things that I learned to do when I picked up my rental car in Cape Town.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 30 minutes ago
By Ilhaam Hoosain The Athlone Stadium will host the clash between Ajax Cape Town and Amazulu FC on Wednesday 7 May, 2008. Ajax Cape Town is determined to

Scrum.com
South Africa: Someone Bound to End Up Disappointed
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 5 May 2008
The Stormers beat the Brumbies 20-10 in Cape Town on Saturday, to catapult back up into fourth place. Only six points separate the second-placed Waratahs
Rugby: Just one side certain in exciting playoffs chase New Zealand Herald
Scrum is king under the new laws Stuff.co.nz
Waratahs could slip to seventh as semi-finals logjam grows Rugby Heaven
Radio New Zealand - iAfrica.com

Destination Cape Town
The Canberra Times, Australia - 3 May 2008
GLANCE at any holiday brochure about Cape Town in South Africa and you’ll soon find it’s a city full of things to do. Be it cable car rides up Table
Fire and storm hovac
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 hour ago
“I was in Cape Town for the night,” she said on Tuesday morning, her voice trembling. “And my son brought me through this morning. It’s all gone.

iAfrica.com
S.Africa weighs moves to curb food price impact
guardian.co.uk, UK - 23 hours ago
CAPE TOWN, May 5 (Reuters) - South Africa is considering introducing food vouchers and extending tax relief on basic foodstuffs to curb the impact of
South Africa May Scrap Value-Added Tax on More Food (Update2) Bloomberg
Manto mum on HIV stats discrepancy The Times
Cash, food vouchers mooted The Mercury (subscription)
BuaNews Online (press release)

Residents urged to cut water use
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 hours ago
By Francis Hweshe The city of Cape Town has urged residents to be responsible and continue to conserve water. In its drive to cut water wastage,
Cape Town slash copper theft
Independent Online, South Africa - 30 Apr 2008
The city of Cape Town says it has slashed its copper cable theft figures from R22-million to under half a million rand in just one year.
Taliep’s sister testifies in Cape High Court
SABC News, South Africa - 5 May 2008
The sister of the slain Cape Town playwright, Taliep Petersen, has told the Cape High Court that when his wife, Najwa, stabbed him in April 2006,
‘All I could see was blood’ News24.com
Taliep’s daughter: All I saw was blood The South African Star

Spotlight falls on home affairs managers
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 May 2008
“We have seen a shortage of staff at the (Cape Town International) airport. We will also focus on (an) ID campaign,” said Chauke.
Searching for diamonds, geologists find gold
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 May 2008
He and Bruno Werz, a marine archaeologist who was one of his lecturers at the University of Cape Town, are trying to piece together the story of the mystery
Bright targets Thanda scalp
Football365.co.za, South Africa - 15 hours ago
After the goalless draw with SuperSport United, the People’s Team need Matsatsantsa and Ajax Cape Town to slip up in their remaining three fixtures to stand
Santos still nurse title hopes Sowetan

India, South Africa, Brazil to held joint naval exercise
Economic Times, India - 4 hours ago
6 May, 2008, 1312 hrs IST, PTI CAPE TOWN: India, Brazil and South Africa will held joint naval exercises in the seas off the southern coast of South Africa.
India, Brazil, SA navies engage in joint exercises BuaNews Online (press release)
India, Brazil, S Africa conduct joint naval exercise Hindu

Fashion designer and managing director of Gavin Rajah Couture
The Times, South Africa - 3 May 2008
I live between Cape Town and Paris. But my home and heart is in a loft close to the Foreshore in Cape Town. I took a loan of R500 from my parents,
Clickatell powers messaging for world assembly ITWeb

Metro cop not guilty of assaulting UK actress
Pretoria News (subscription), South Africa - 7 hours ago
Cape Town Metro Police official William Boonzaaier has been found not guilty of assaulting UK actress Teresa Norton on Camps Bay beach.
Finding Ferrari
The Times, South Africa - 3 May 2008
Can you suggest the quickest, cheapest and most comfortable return fare in economy class from Cape Town? — D Levin A: Without dates, it is difficult to tell
South Africa: Argentinean Ship Docks in Cape Town
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 29 Apr 2008
Called the Ara Libertad, the vessel is currently in Cape Town until 2 May for a six-day goodwill visit as a guest of the City of Cape Town and the SA Navy.
Female lawmakers shift legislative priorities
FinalCall.com, IL - 9 hours ago
By Miriam Mannak CAPE TOWN, South Africa (IPS/GIN) - A new report by the Geneva-based Inter Parliamentary Union has shown that women are changing the
Lecturer held after train ticket race row
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 May 2008
Khan, still shaken after the incident, said when she had not been able to buy a ticket she decided she would pay for her ticket on arrival at Cape Town

SuperSport
Ollie is an emergency option
SuperSport, South Africa - 6 hours ago
by Gavin Rich | 06 May 2008 (07:30) Ollie le Roux is coming to Cape Town on Tuesday, but will only play for the Vodacom Stormers in an emergency,
South Africa seeks new laws to fight terror financing
Reuters - 41 minutes ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa’s fight against money laundering and terrorism financing needs tough new laws to close regulatory loopholes and give
Fashion boss faces his accuser
Cape Times (subscription), South Africa - 12 minutes ago
An 18-year-old battled to control his emotions as he testified in the Cape Town regional court how fashion boss Mark Lifman allegedly indecently assaulted
Cape Maserati stalwarts move north
Wheels24.co.za, South Africa - 5 May 2008
Viglietti Motors, the national importers and Cape Town dealers for Maserati is expanding its operation to Johannesburg. A new standalone Maserati showroom
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 2 hours ago
By Ilhaam Hoosain The damage from last night’s storm in parts of Cape Town seems to be limited to the Southern Peninsula and the Helderberg areas.
Software Developer - Java
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 3 hours ago
This Cape Town based company requires a Java Developer with 2 or more years work experience in an ICT environment to join them. 1.
Cricket Master - Emraan Hashmi
India Target, NY - 4 hours ago
The cast and crew of Jannat got to know about Emraan’s lack of knowledge during a friendly match in Cape Town. The moment they started playing the match,
Cape Town stadium preparations on track for 2010
Creamer Media’s Engineering News, South Africa - 1 May 2008
Construction of the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town was on schedule and the city was in the process of selling naming rights and finding a.
We love our randy lord, says Cape township
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 May 2008
A spokesperson for Laidlaw said he was heading for Cape Town, where he has booked himself in for six weeks intensive treatment at a rehabilitation centre to

Kickoff
South Africans remain confident about 2010
Marketing Web, South Africa - 5 May 2008
Johannesburg showed a significant drop from 82% to 70% and Cape Town dropped from 62% to 59% between this measurement and the last, positioning this region
Surveys show 2010 optimism waning Kickoff

Monday, May 05, 2008
Bush Radio Newsroom, South Africa - 5 May 2008
By Anele Siwa # Sea Point Book Club is looking to swop books with other clubs in Cape Town. For more details on this you can call Max Barnett on 021 439
M/V Edinburgh Arrives at Tristan
Tristan Times, Falkland Islands - 21 hours ago
The MV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town on Thursday 1st May, which was a public holiday on Tristan. The MV Edinburgh arrived from Cape Town on Thursday 1st

ITN
Natalie’s mom relieved
Independent Online, South Africa - 4 May 2008
Moments after she earned her spot at the Beijing Olympics, Cape Town swimmer Natalie du Toit smsed her overjoyed mother Deirdre: “Finished swimming,
Du Toit realises her Olympic dream Independent Online


Kickoff
Bucs hunt big-framed striker and keeper
Kickoff, South Africa - 22 hours ago
Ex-Michau Warriors, Ajax Cape Town and Supersport United goalkeeper Marlin, has been involved in a titanic struggle with Brian Baloyi to hold the No 1
Khoza gets R12m wish list The Times

Rock will never die, it just needs a nap
Tonight, South Africa - 6 hours ago
Johannesburg to Cape Town. Sleep right now is the most necessary thing in the world. I look at the driver of the mini bus. John Boyd - lead singer and the
De Lille, Holomisa deny claims
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 hours ago
Booi claimed in the Cape Town regional court: “There is documentary evidence available that there are several other MPs including Patricia de Lille and
South Africa: Fashion Festival in Cape Town
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 24 Apr 2008
May2008 will be the month to celebrate being fashionably South African as the SA Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU)’s annual Cape Town Fashion
Professor dies after plane hits pole
The Times, South Africa - 3 May 2008
The tiny Jabiru aircraft had crashed minutes after take-off outside Cape Town on Friday. A family friend, Fernando Goncalves, who co-owned the plane,
‘White men over-represented in Cape Town
Independent Online, South Africa - 24 Apr 2008
By Lindsay Dentlinger The senior management levels of the City of Cape Town are still hugely over-represented by white males. Indian males and white females
Cape Town calls for stop to load-shedding
Independent Online, South Africa - 23 Apr 2008
By Lindsay Dentlinger Load-shedding is not the answer to saving electricity and the City of Cape Town wants to see it abolished in favour of implementing
Farmer wants a wife
News24.com, South Africa - 5 May 2008
Cape Town - They are crazy about cows, they are brilliant with bulls but still their trouble lies in taming a bird. Soon eligible but desperate South

Kickoff
The Soweto derby, again
Independent Online, South Africa - 5 hours ago
When you go to Cape Town, you know the teams there will use their advantage, like the wind. Even Pirates have a home ground, the Johannesburg Stadium.
Ertugral outlines plan for next season Kickoff

Rich to fork out for city rates, services
Business Report, South Africa - 4 May 2008
By Donwald Pressly Cape Town - Ratepayers face stiff tariff increases from July 1, when the new property rates regime kicks in and all municipalities are
Pinkie Mseleku: Singer, activist and film guru
The Times, South Africa - 3 May 2008
Founding head of the Cape Town Film Commission and former acting head of the National Television and Video Association, Pinkie Mseleku died in Durban early
Hot thangs
The Times, South Africa - 3 May 2008
The Miagi (Music Is a Great Investment) Festival, simultaneously taking place in Joburg and Cape Town from May 3 to May 20. The annual three-week event will
Role-players meet over Nationwide’s liquidation
SABC News, South Africa - 5 May 2008
It also suffered a setback when the engine on one of its planes came off on take-off from Cape Town in November last year. The airline is estimated to be
Liquidator hopes to get buyer for Nationwide Business Report
Potential buyers begin sniffing out Nationwide Business Report

FC Cape Town need more than a miracle
Independent Online, South Africa - 19 Apr 2008
By Mike de Bruyn FC Cape Town beating Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals on Saturday night at the Athlone Stadium (kickoff 8pm) can be

Wall Street Journal
Where the Dollar Rules
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2008
By STAN SESSER In the center of South Africa’s wine country, about an hour’s drive from Cape Town, travelers can stop at the elegant Wijnhuis restaurant in

MLive.com
Cape Town: Robben Island
MLive.com, MI - 24 Apr 2008
by Sarah Losinski | Spartan Abroad To see Robben Island, we had to book tickets ahead of time, but it was definatly worth the little extra planning.
NFVF Cannes Film Festival Media Launch in Cape Town
South African Film News (press release), South Africa - 30 Apr 2008
The CFC is the official representative of the City of Cape Town and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, with the objective of positioning both
AngloGold to Sell Shares to Cut Forward Contracts (Update3)
Bloomberg - 28 minutes ago
weighing down on the company,” said Patrice Rassou, who helps manage the equivalent of about $64 billion at Sanlam Investment Management in Cape Town.
Junior Web Designer
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 5 May 2008
An exciting opportunity for a Junior web designer with loads of talent and the desire to learn exists in a Cape Town based private owned online travel start
Surfers rescued from Cape chill
Independent Online, South Africa - 30 Apr 2008
The two men, unused to the cold Cape Town conditions and ill-equipped, wearing only warm water wetsuits, were plucked from the icy Atlantic on Tuesday after
New Business Officer X4 - Travel
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 5 May 2008
A New Business Officer is also required for the Durban and Cape Town offices of this organisation. Achieve and exceed revenue targets by planning,
Western Cape set for Mideast investment
Independent Online, South Africa - 1 May 2008
Cape Town Routes Unlimited will co-ordinate efforts to increase marketing the Western Cape in the Middle East. “There was great interest to invest in our
Life in Eastern Cape is given a major thumbs down
Dispatch Online, South Africa - 4 May 2008
Because so many people head to Cape Town looking for work, nearly 15% of the population still live in informal shelters. Crime weighs heavily with 61
Going Survivor in Cape Town
The Times, South Africa - 19 Apr 2008
Rondevlei Nature Reserve, all 290ha of it, is in the heart of Cape Town’s Grassy Park which, pre-Group Areas Act and urbanisation, was exactly that.
SABC pulls doccie on deadly circumcision
Independent Online, South Africa - 3 May 2008
Buntu Majalaza held a degree in organisational psychology from the University of Cape Town and worked for a consulting company.
Cape under fire for cutting food supplies
Independent Online, South Africa - 2 May 2008
By Aeysha Kassiem The City of Cape Town says that more than R1-million was spent on food supplies for the Delft evictees over the past two months.
Lessons for the DA: From Woolworths nogal!
Thought Leader, South Africa - 5 May 2008
A friend of mine at the University of Cape Town tells me that joining the party’s student wing, Daso, is social suicide. And as such, its reputedly
Boardwalk in Cape Town - April 29, 2008
Tonight, South Africa - 29 Apr 2008
Woza Cape Town runs at the Theatre In the District every Monday. Celebrates Cape Town through poetry, song and dance. Tel: 083-270-5592.
Yengeni’s case postponed
News24, South Africa - 5 May 2008
Cape Town - The drunken driving case of former ANC chief whip Tony Yengeni was on Monday postponed to June 5 in the Goodwood Magistrate’s Court.
Yengeni’s drunk-driving case put on hold Independent Online

South Africa: Five Year Economic Strategy for Cape Town
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 16 Apr 2008
In an effort to stimulate economic growth and development for its 3.3 million residents, the City of Cape Town has published a five-year plan.

Blunt Magazine
A Sad Day For SA Music
Blunt Magazine, South Africa - 5 May 2008
comedy and drama but as the years went on it grew into a venue whose purpose of the soul was to provide for the music of Cape Town and it’s many lovers.
Sub-editor/Proofreader
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 5 May 2008
DRUM magazine has a vacancy for a sub-editor/proofreader in its Cape Town office. Responsibilities will include handling production aspects of all editorial
Public Relations Assistant
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 5 May 2008
We are looking for a junior public relations assistant to join our media research team in Milnerton, Cape Town. If you have an interest in media and
TV JOBS OFFERED
Bizcommunity.com, South Africa - 5 May 2008
Free Range Films is a film and tv production company based in Cape Town. We pride ourselves on fresh ideas and our commitment towards making the world a
Progress for Masiphumelele housing scheme
Independent Online, South Africa - 20 hours ago
“We have levelled and cleaned the land with the help of the City of Cape Town and placed two containers on the site that will help administer the move of
Travelgate trial stalls
Independent Online, South Africa - 18 hours ago
The State now has two days within which to reply to ANC MP Mnyamezeli Booi’s request to postpone his trial in the Cape Town regional court.
South Africa: Broadcaster’s Cape Bureau ‘Still Mismanaged, With Bias’
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 29 Apr 2008
THE SABC’s powerful Cape Town bureau continues to be dogged by allegations of mismanagement and politically skewed reporting in favour of an African
South Africa: Stars Are Determined to Wreck Ajax Cape Town’s Title
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 15 Apr 2008
FREE State Stars are planning to assume the role of party poopers and end Ajax Cape Town’s domestic premiership title ambitions when the sides meet at
The search is on for South Africa’s Freestyle Football King.
Going Places, South Africa - 5 May 2008
by Press Release Kicking off in Cape Town on the 17th May, Red Bull will be hosting regional events for aspiring freestyle footballers, wanting to qualify
Holiday toll: 3 die, 13 injured
Independent Online, South Africa - 22 hours ago
However, on their arrival, they learnt that an unidentified person had swum out about 100 metres to rescue a 20-year-old Cape Town man who was reportedly
Global issues aired in Cape Town
Independent Online, South Africa - 14 Apr 2008
President Thabo Mbeki made an impassioned plea to world parliamentarians gathered in Cape Town on Sunday night to help put an end to farming subsidies that
South Africa: Cape Town Launches 2010 Poster Competition
AllAfrica.com, Washington - 15 Apr 2008
With tangible excitement building as the 2010 FIFA World Cup is only 786 days away, the City of Cape Town on Tuesday launched its word cup poster design


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