Politics

DA snatches outright control of Beaufort West, crushes competition in Cape Town wards

By Wayne Sussman

South Africa

Suspected Fish Hoek arsonist released by police over lack of evidence

By Steve Kretzmann

South Africa

A 28-year-old man arrested after devastating Fish Hoek fire

By Steve Kretzmann for GroundUp

Maverick News

Fire destroys several Cape Town houses, wild SA weather brings damage and road closures

By Naledi Sikhakhane

South Africa

Simon’s Town smoke envelops city — firefighters near Scarborough, Glencairn, Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town continue to fight flames

By Victoria O’Regan

Maverick Citizen

Cape Town sees 10 beach closures in two months during bumper holiday season

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa

Seal attack at Clifton beach could be linked to toxic algae bloom

By Onke Ngcuka

South Africa

Sewage pollution closes yet another South African beach, this time in Cape Town

By Victoria O’Regan

Magazine

Demanding, daunting 5km ocean swim proved to be inspirational ‘60s spectacle

By Craig Bishop

South Africa

Two Oceans Marathon go-ahead after apology to church leaders for Easter Sunday date clash

By Yanga Sibembe

South Africa

Sea change: Why the case for shark nets no longer holds water

By Dian Spear

South Africa

Covid-19: ‘He died alone when all he wanted was to hold his wife’s hand’

By Liezl Pye