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South Africa===Cape Town

Tracked across 7 events · 55 articles · First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last active Apr 17, 2026

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South Africa===Cape Town is initiating a pilot project to test electric buses for its MyCiTi fleet, aiming to transition to sustainable public transport and potentially reduce operational costs by up to 70%. This move is expected to improve air quality and modernize the city's infrastructure.
Feb 04, 2026 · 8 articles
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The South Africa===Cape Town is the proponent of the controversial R120 million N2 wall project, aiming to reduce crime along the highway. The project faces significant opposition and criticism, particularly from the Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and political parties like South Africa===Build One South Africa, who argue it is ineffective and mirrors apartheid-era spatial planning.
Mar 09, 2026 · 8 articles
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South Africa===Cape Town is a primary beneficiary of the MoU between Emirates and South Africa===Wesgro, as the agreement aims to drive inbound tourism to the city and the broader South Africa===Western Cape. Increased tourism will support the local economy, create employment opportunities, and enhance South Africa===Cape Town's global visibility as a travel destination.
Apr 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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The South Africa===Cape Town Metro district has reported the majority of meningococcal meningitis cases (8 out of 11) and 203 laboratory-confirmed measles cases, leading to targeted vaccination efforts in its sub-districts.
Feb 26, 2026 · 7 articles
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South Africa===Cape Town, a major tourist attraction in South Africa, is heavily affected by deadly gang violence, particularly in the Cape Flats. The army deployment aims to curb the high rates of gang-related killings in this region.
Feb 28, 2026 · 11 articles
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