Cape Town
Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa and the capital city of the Western Cape province. It is the country's second-most populous city, with a metropolitan population of about 4.7-million people. The city serves as a major economic hub for the Western Cape and the broader southern African region, with key industries including tourism, finance, manufacturing, information technology and creative services. Cape Town is home to the Port of Cape Town, one of the busiest ports in sub-Saharan Africa, which plays a vital role in international trade and logistics. The city's economy also benefits from a thriving small and medium enterprise sector, including food production, craft industries and export-oriented businesses. Cape Town is a significant destination for international business, attracting foreign investment and hosting regional offices of multinational corporations. The city's infrastructure includes Cape Town International Airport, which connects South Africa to major global markets including Europe, the Middle East and other African countries. Cape Town's strategic location, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment have made it an important centre for trade missions and economic partnerships, particularly with the United Kingdom and other European nations. Founded in 1652 as a supply station for the Dutch East India Company, Cape Town has evolved into a cosmopolitan city that blends historical significance with modern economic dynamism.
Cape Town Updates
Govt launches massive crackdown on illegal immigration, hijacked buildings 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th September 2026 Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced a sweeping, multidisciplinary national strategy to reclaim... →
Europe’s heatwave warning for Africa: fast-track a climate leapfrog
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th September 2026 A looming super El Niño makes Africa’s leap from fossil fuels to a renewables-dominated energy mix urgent. The heatwave that swept Europe this... →
ActionSA concerned as DA’s ‘fake doctor’ set for promotion to Parliament
7th September 2026 ActionSA is not surprised by credible reports that the DA is considering promoting Cape Town councillor Abdulkader “AK” Elyas to either Parliament... →
Beyond catch-up
By: Terence Creamer 4th September 2026 For most South Africans living in the country’s largest cities, the infrastructure backlogs are not only visible but painfully disruptive. Driving... →
Daily Podcast – September 03, 2026
By: Halima Frost 3rd September 2026 Making headlines: ANC reiterates ‘system glitches’ as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates; DA escalates battle against Gayton... →
Former ANC councillor Mjuza defects to DA in Cape Town
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd September 2026 The DA on Thursday officially welcomed former ANC Ward 39 councillor Thembinkosi Mjuza to the party, announcing him as their newly fielded... →
DA welcomes Thembinkosi Mjuza as Cape Town Ward 39 Candidate
3rd September 2026 Having seen the DA’s work on the ground, especially in communities where the DA has no ward councillor, Mjuza says the party’s consistent service... →
€300m in JET-linked loans to support trading-services reform across South Africa’s cities
By: Terence Creamer 3rd September 2026 The National Treasury has secured €300-million in concessional loan financing, equivalent to R5.6-billion, to support its Metro Trading Services... →
IEC records 43% surge in candidates for Nov elections, despite thousands missing registration cutoff
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd September 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a massive surge in political participation ahead of the upcoming local government... →
The DA Will Take Cape Town Forward For All
2nd September 2026 The DA today launched its first Cape Town election posters carrying the message “Take Cape Town Forward For All”, as we work to retain a stable... →
