CapeTalk Highlights

Do not sell our public land - Bo Kaap residents

21 November 2018 8:07 AM

On Tuesday residents stopped contractors from bringing in cranes to work on a development in Lion Street.

Developments in Cape Town cater to "urban elite", says researcher

13 July 2018 4:45 PM

Bo-Kaap residents have been protesting private development plans in an effort to preserve the area’s culture and heritage.

A list of top CT activities to keep your kids entertained these holidays

19 June 2018 2:59 PM

Looking for inspiration on things to do with the kids this holiday? Here's a few fun activities guaranteed to keep them busy.

R20m sale of sacred Bo-Kaap land called off, says Doutie family heir

11 June 2018 5:39 PM

Bo-Kaap resident and Doutie heir, Cassiem Abdullah, vehemently disapproves of the sale of he historic Tana Baru cemetery.

CT airport name must change to Krotoa - Icosa and EFF debate

5 June 2018 1:22 PM

Whose name will replace Cape Town International Airport? EFF wants Mam' Winnie. Icosa says it's time Krotoa was given some credit.

Possible tourism learnerships on the cards for youth in Bo Kaap

29 May 2018 8:22 AM

A meeting between youth and public officials has generated a number of suggestions for youth training and employment in the area.

How to ensure Bo Kaap residents benefit from CPT tourism?

25 May 2018 8:19 AM

Residents say despite the area being filled with tourists buses on a daily basis, they are not benefiting financially from them being there.

'Stay away from the Bo Kaap' - residents send angry message to developers

24 May 2018 8:29 AM

There are tensions among residents in Cape Town's Bo Kaap and Saps officers were pelted with stones and petrol bombs in Parkwood.

Listeners give vent to disappointment in Bok defeat, ask what went wrong?

18 September 2017 2:46 PM

The Springboks suffered another defeat on Saturday much to the dismay of all South African supporters.

Rob Packham found guilty of wife's murder

20 May 2019 5:54 PM

The Constantia businessman was arrested over the death of his wife, Gill, in February 2018.

Huawei users in SA told not to panic over Android ban

20 May 2019 5:16 PM

Google is suspending its business relationship with Chinese smartphone manufacturer.

ANC national executive committee finalising top jobs list for Parliament

20 May 2019 4:40 PM

Former National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise is expected to be the next speaker of the National Assembly.

'History of contempt and pity runs through 100 years of research at SU'

20 May 2019 7:57 AM

Stellenbosch University's Professor Jonathan Jansen describes universities' research history of racial tropes over past 100 years.

'It is very clear that Ramaphosa is under attack from Magashule and others'

20 May 2019 7:39 AM

News24 editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson says there is a definite fight back from the ANC secretary-general against the president.

[LISTEN] 'I spent 12 years in jail for a murder I didn't commit'

27 November 2018 3:49 PM

In 1990 Raphael Rowe was convicted and jailed for a murder he didn't commit. He shares his story with Sara-Jayne King.