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Cape independence

Slowly but surely, separatism is becoming an electoral issue — possibly as early as 2029

Maverick News

Slowly but surely, separatism is becoming an electoral issue — possibly as early as 2029

By Stephen Grootes

Fact check — Is it likely the Western Cape could become an independent state?

Politics

Fact check — Is it likely the Western Cape could become an independent state?

By Rebecca Davis

Zille pushes for devolution in Western Cape, starting with policing power – working group established

South Africa

Zille pushes for devolution in Western Cape, starting with policing power – working group established

By Suné Payne