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On November 3, 1999, the South African government announced the creation of the Coega Industrial Development Zone near Port Elizabeth to stimulate economic growth and job creation.

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22%+2
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15%-1
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9%0

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

Household SnapshotLive

Cape Town household expenses reflect cooling inflation in November

Avg Electricity Bill/mo
R1,310▲ +3.2%
Prime Lending Rate
11.25%▼ -0.50%
Weekly Groceries
R1,520▲ +1.8%
Petrol (95 Octane)
R22.10▼ -0.45
Avg House Price CT
R2.55M▲ +1.5%
Inflation (CPI)
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"In the vibrant complexity of our nation, the truth is not merely found in the silence of institutions, but in the persistent dialogue of our citizenry."

Good morning, readers.

As we navigate the fiscal shifts impacting our local municipalities this Tuesday, the resilience of our Cape Town communities remains our most vital asset. Today’s headlines demand that we look beyond the political rhetoric to examine how sustainable infrastructure will define our city's future prosperity. We remain committed to holding power to account while highlighting the initiatives that truly serve the public interest.

Leilani van der Berg

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"True reconciliation does not consist in merely forgetting the past. It does consist, if I may say so, in seeing it for what it was, and in giving up all hope of a different past."

Desmond Tutu

Anglican Archbishop and Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission · 1999

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