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Coverage of Western Cape in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 24 · 08:14 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 04:04 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 9 · 04:04 UTCALLAFRICA
    South Africa: Over 1,000 in Western Cape Initiated on Lenacapavir - South African News Briefs - July 9, 2026

    Over 1,000 individuals in South Africa's Western Cape have been initiated on Lenacapavir, as reported by allAfrica. The article highlights the implementation of this treatment in the region.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 07:17 UTCALLAFRICA
    South Africa: Government Condemns False Information on Death of a Ghanaian National

    The South African government condemned false information linking anti-irregular migration demonstrations to the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in the Western Cape. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi rejected claims of a connection between the protests and the incident as 'factually incorrect'.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 05:55 UTCALLAFRICA
    South Africa: Western Cape Ordered to File Housing Plans - South African News Briefs - July 3, 2026

    South Africa's Western Cape region has been ordered to submit housing plans. The directive is part of a news brief reported by allAfrica.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 12:06 UTCALLAFRICA
    South Africa: Sixteen Killed in Touwsriver Accident

    Sixteen people were killed in a bus accident on the N1 in Touwsriver, Western Cape, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation.

  • WORLDJul 2 · 08:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Bus crash in South Africa’s Western Cape leaves 16 dead and 20 injured

    A bus crash in South Africa’s Western Cape killed 16 people and injured 20 others after overturning while transporting passengers from Cape Town to Idutywa. The driver reportedly lost control while swerving to avoid a delivery vehicle, and the incident is under investigation by authorities. This marks the second fatal bus crash in South Africa this week.

  • SECURITYJun 30 · 04:46 UTCALLAFRICA
    South Africa: 'Better to Be Safe Than Sorry' - 1,800 Zimbabweans Seek Repatriation

    1,800 Zimbabweans in South Africa are seeking repatriation as immigrant families in the Western Cape face displacement. The situation is framed by the phrase 'Better to Be Safe Than Sorry,' highlighting concerns over safety or security.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 11:07 UTCSEMAFOR
    S. Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant deadline

    South Africa is preparing for potential violent anti-migrant protests organized by March and March, which set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave. The government has deployed 600 million rand in security measures, while businesses and officials brace for unrest amid historical tensions and recent clashes. Past violence, including the 2021 looting and arson, has caused billions in economic damage and heightened fears of recurrence.

  • WORLDJun 16 · 12:48 UTCFRANCE 24
    Western Cape still counting the cost of last month's floods

    South Africa's Western Cape is still assessing the damage from last month's floods. DR Congo's government reported a significant daily increase in Ebola cases. Ivorian fans are celebrating their team's first World Cup victory in 12 years.

  • WORLDJun 16 · 12:41 UTCFRANCE 24
    Hundreds still homeless one month on from South Africa's Western Cape floods

    South Africa’s Western Cape remains affected by severe storms that killed 11 people and damaged tens of thousands of homes. Many displaced individuals are farm workers in a wine cultivation region, with their accommodations destroyed. An outreach organisation, including Mercia Andrews, is providing support to those impacted.

  • WORLDJun 12 · 05:40 UTCALLAFRICA
    South Africa: Flood-Hit Western Cape Faces Long Recovery - South African News Briefs - June 12, 2026

    The Western Cape region of South Africa is experiencing a prolonged recovery following severe flooding. The article highlights the challenges faced by the area in the aftermath of the disaster.

  • WORLDJun 3 · 20:24 UTCFRANCE 24
    Kinshasa shuts down in protest against plan to reform constitution

    Kinshasa residents protested by staying home against a constitutional reform that could allow their leader to seek a third term. In South Africa's Western Cape, xenophobic locals targeted Malawians and others, forcing them to flee. Senegalese football fans are concerned about being unable to attend the World Cup due to rejected visa applications.

  • POLITICSJun 1 · 15:34 UTCSEMAFOR
    South African households grapple with water shortages

    Over half of South African households face systematic water shortages due to maintenance backlogs and aging infrastructure, with the Democratic Alliance leveraging the crisis as a political issue ahead of local elections. The ANC-led Mpumalanga province experiences weekly water outages in over a third of households, while the Democratic Alliance highlights its Western Cape governance record with minimal outages.

  • SCIENCEApr 24 · 08:14 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Stunning 132 million-year-old dinosaur tracks are rewriting history

    Scientists in southern Africa have discovered 132-million-year-old dinosaur tracks near Knysna, Western Cape, marking the youngest such findings in the region. These tracks, uncovered after ancient lava flows obscured earlier evidence, are reshaping understanding of the area's prehistoric history.

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