Cape Town

Cape Town-based Biovac to produce Pfizer vaccines for Africa

Pfizer and BioNTech have announced a collaboration with The Biovac Institute in Cape Town to manufacture and distribute COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. On 21…

UCT to launch online high school in 2022

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced it will launch an online high school next year to create new opportunities for learners. The…

Triggerfish calls for artists for Netflix-sponsored Story Lab

Animation studio Triggerfish has put out a call for applicants for the Story Artist Lab, a skills and training programme sponsored by Netflix. The…

Bolt Food and Pathway Cycles partner to deliver meals with electric bikes

Bolt Food has partnered with Pathway Cycles to launch an eco-friendly electric bicycle pilot for its delivery drivers in Cape Town. The food courier…

Cape Town CTICC to turn into mass COVID-19 vaccination site

The City of Cape Town and Western Cape government have announced that the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will be turned into a…

Cape Town pilot online market goes live

The Cape Town Online Market is now live, with over 110 informal traders, vendors, and crafters showcasing their products. The online market, which went…

AI Media Group launches Deepfake Africa Challenge

The AI Expo Africa has launched the Deepfake Africa Challenge, a competition to raise awareness about deepfake technology. AI Media Group organised the challenge…

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub launches in Cape Town

Car subscription marketplace FlexClub has officially launched in Cape Town, providing an alternative to traditional car loans and rentals. Through FlexClub, customers can rent…

OneDayOnly sells apartment in less than 3 hours

South African e-commerce website OneDayOnly sold a Cape Town apartment three hours after it was listed. The micro-apartment, located in The Tokyo development in…

Two Oceans Aquarium launches penguin livestream for Penguin Month

All eyes are on the feathered residents of the Two Oceans Aquarium in March, as you are now able to tune into the aquarium’s…

Cape Town wants residents to complete online survey about baboons

The City of Cape Town is asking residents in neighbourhoods affected by baboons to complete an online questionnaire related to the animals. The survey…

City of Cape Town hopes to introduce Remote Working Visa

As part of its Digital Nomad initiative, the City of Cape Town plans to engage national government over the introduction of a ‘Remote Working…

Cape Town dam levels decrease nearly 2% in one week

After experiencing full dams in October, Cape Town has seen a steady decrease in dam levels over the past few weeks — with the…

Cape Town urges residents to use online services during COVID-19 second wave

The City of Cape Town has urged residents to use online and telephonic options for a number of city services while the country is…

Western Cape to announce COVID-19 resurgence plans on Thursday

With the Western Cape and Cape Town Metro facing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the province will announce its new plans at a briefing…

Cape wine farm adapts to pandemic with virtual wine tastings, tours

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the tourism industry in South Africa. But one Western Cape wine farm has used…

Ster-Kinekor launches drive-in experience in Cape Town

Ster-Kinekor has announced the launch of a new drive-in option for cinema-goers in Cape Town, thanks to a partnership with the V&A Waterfront. The…

Starbucks launching in Cape Town – and you can book your opening day visit online

Starbucks has announced that six stores will open in Cape Town over the next four weeks — with Capetonians able to book a slot…

Western Cape to position Cape Town as ‘Africa’s Tech Capital’

The Western Cape government has announced the launch of a new brand that aims to position Cape Town and the Western Cape province as…

Cape Town social media scam promises licence without test

The City of Cape Town has warned residents about a recent licence scam that poses as the City’s Traffic Services Department. This scam targets…

City of Cape Town notes growing apathy towards COVID-19 precautions

The City of Cape Town Environmental Health Service has noted increased apathy and non-adherence to COVID-19 protocols among residents in the city. Mayoral Committee…

City of Cape Town online services to go offline for three days

While online and e-Service portals for government services are a welcome offering during a pandemic (and for general convenience), the City of Cape Town…

City of Cape Town shares updated load shedding schedule

The City of Cape Town has shared an updated load shedding map and schedule for residents, after several changes came into effect at the…

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