Cape Town aims to reduce river pollution, partners with community-based organisations
The second round of funding is doubling the number of organisations, which supported since the launch of the programme in 2024-25. This year, a stronger focus was placed on practical,…
Cape Town helps facilitating new Business Process Outsourcing Investment in Beacon Valley and Mitchells Plain
City’s key objectives is to strengthen and expand economic hubs across the metro closer to where people live, and investments like this do exactly that. To achieve this, they are working closely with industry…
Wesgro joins over 500 visionaries at Counder Conference 2026
The session explored how urban resilience, mobility, and economic diversification can enable growth that is sustainable, balanced, and future-focused, positioning Cape Town and the Western Cape to unlock new markets…
South Africa expands tourism, trade and investment with Middle East
Wesgro engaged directly with this market through the inaugural Africa Showcase Middle East Roadshow. The meeting welcomed over 150 travel buyers in Qatar and the UAE.
ORTIA Advances Major R14.5 Billion Infrastructure Drive Under Five-Year CAPEX Plan
O.R. Tambo International Airport, commonly known as ORTIA, is Africa's busiest airport, located in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, South Africa. It is serving as the primary gateway for international and domestic travel to South Africa,…
City of Cape Town Urges Organisers to Meet Event Permit Deadlines
Cape Town’s events calendar plays a critical role in job creation, tourism growth and economic development. The City’s permit processes ensure events are safe for attendees, minimise disruption to residents and businesses, and will protect…
South Africa is ready to compete in 2026 Winter Olympic Games with its largest ever team
All five athletes are set to make their Olympic debuts in Italy. For Markthaler, the Games will mark her first appearance at a Winter Olympics after previously representing South Africa at the 2024 Winter…
South Africa announces increase in National Minimum Wage rates for 2026
The NMW Act applies to all workers and their employers except members of the South African National Defence Force, the National Intelligence Agency and the South African Secret Service. Also, it does not apply…
Cape Town to observe SWAN workshop, will transform Africa’s water future
Smart Water Network Forum is a leading global non-profit and membership-based organisation, which brings together water utilities, industry experts, and innovative solution suppliers to unlock digital transformation by promoting and…