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On This Day

On November 3, 1999, the South African government announced the launch of the second phase of the Arrive Alive road safety campaign to reduce accidents during the busy summer season.

Word of the Day

Ubuntu

I am because we are — a South African philosophy of collective humanity and community.

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President's Question Time — Infrastructure investment

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DA motion: Western Cape housing crisis

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NCOP: Water security legislation 2nd reading

Voting Intention

ANC
40%-1
DA
22%+2
MK Party
15%-1
EFF
9%0

Western Cape premier pushes infrastructure acceleration plan amid national coalition tensions.

Household SnapshotLive

Household costs stabilise as inflation cools in Cape Town

Avg Electricity Bill/mo
R1,320▲ +3.5%
Prime Lending Rate
11.25%▼ -0.50%
Weekly Groceries
R1,510▲ +1.8%
Petrol (litre)
R20.95▼ -0.45
Avg House Price CT
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Editor's LetterToday
"In a nation defined by its complexity, our strength lies in the transparency with which we hold power to account."

Good morning, readers.

As the November heat settles over Table Mountain, our headlines today pivot to the critical infrastructure debates shaping the Western Cape's resilience. From the progress in provincial energy autonomy to the sobering national economic updates in Pretoria, we remain committed to dissecting the policies that directly impact your daily lives. Journalism serves as the bridge between current uncertainty and future clarity, and today we continue that essential work.

Leilani van der Berg

Editor-in-Chief, Cape Town Telegraph

Daily Quote3 Nov
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"It is not the task of the oppressed to teach the oppressor their humanity. The oppressor must learn it for themselves, or perish in their own ignorance."

Steve Biko

Anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement · 1978

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Cape Town property market heats up as semigration continues

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Monthly+0.8%
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Atlantic Seaboard+8.4%
Southern Suburbs+5.1%
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Best 20-year bond rate: Prime -0.5% (Standard Bank, FNB)

The Cape Town market remains resilient with high demand in luxury nodes expected to drive price appreciation through the end of 2026.

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November is the ideal month for Cape Town residents to explore the blooming beauty of Southern Africa before the summer peak.

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Clarens, South Africa

The spring blossoms are in full bloom and the weather is perfect for hiking.

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Clear skies and moderate temperatures make exploring the dunes ideal this month.

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