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On This Day

On November 3, 1994, the South African government announced the implementation of the Reconstruction and Development Programme to address the socio-economic challenges left by apartheid.

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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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

Cost of living pressures ease as rand strengthens

Avg Electricity Bill/mo
R1,240▲ +4.1%
Prime Lending Rate
11.75%▼ -0.25%
Weekly Groceries
R1,450▲ +2.1%
Petrol (litre)
R21.45▼ -0.30
Avg House Price CT
R2.4M▲ +1.2%
Inflation (CPI)
4.8%▼ -0.3%

Money Tip

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Editor's LetterToday
"True progress in South Africa is measured not by our grandest promises, but by the relentless, quiet work of rebuilding our foundations."

Good morning, readers.

As the spring heat intensifies across the Peninsula, our focus shifts toward the critical municipal infrastructure discussions and the ongoing national dialogue surrounding sustainable energy reform. Today, we examine how Cape Town's resilience continues to serve as a bellwether for the country's broader economic recovery. We invite you to engage with these complex developments as we navigate the week's defining headlines together.

Leilani van der Berg

Editor-in-Chief, Cape Town Telegraph

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"It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die."

Steve Biko

Anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement · 1977

HousingProperty Pulse

Cape Town property market heats up as semigration continues

Cape Town Avg. Asking Price

R2.85M

Monthly+0.8%
Annual+6.2%

Regional Hotspots

Atlantic Seaboard+8.4%
Southern Suburbs+5.1%
Stellenbosch+7.2%

Best 20-year bond rate: Prime -0.5% (Standard Bank, FNB)

The market is expected to remain resilient through early 2027, sustained by high demand for premium nodes and limited inventory.

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Travel SnapshotNovember
Travel

November offers ideal conditions for exploring diverse landscapes across Southern and East Africa.

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Cederberg, South Africa

Wildflowers are still visible and hiking trails are perfect before summer heat.

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Mauritius

The weather is balmy and dry, perfect for tropical relaxation.

From R6,200 return
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Windhoek, Namibia

Excellent time for stargazing in the clear desert skies.

From R3,500 return

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