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News South Africa » Western Cape: Rising waters kill one in Western Cape as displacement crisis grows in Eastern Cape

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/rising-waters-kill-one-in-western-cape-as-displacement-crisis-grows-in-eastern-cape/ar-AA24V4cD
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

Severe flooding in South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape claims one life and displaces 2,500 residents as the storm escalates, prompting ongoing recovery efforts.

News South Africa » Western Cape: Western Cape house prices surge while Gauteng remains more affordable for buyers

News channel or source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/06/05/western-cape-house-prices-surge-while-gauteng-remains-more-affordable-for-buyers
Published on: Friday 05 June 2026

The Western Cape and Gauteng, South Africa's two biggest property markets, are now moving in very different directions.

News South Africa » Western Cape: Cold conditions expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape

News channel or source: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cold-conditions-expected-western-cape-and-northern-cape
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold conditions are still expected over the Central Karoo District in the Western Cape and the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern ...

News South Africa » Western Cape: Western Cape Schools in Eden and Central Karoo Close Amid Severe Weather Warnings

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/other/western-cape-schools-in-eden-and-central-karoo-close-amid-severe-weather-warnings/ar-AA24J0Jz
Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on Wednesday and Thursday ...

News South Africa » Western Cape: Western Cape farmers describe May floods as ‘worst in a century’

News channel or source: https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/south-africa/western-cape-farmers-describe-may-floods-as-worst-in-a-century/
Published on: Sunday 24 May 2026

Flooding across much of the Western Cape in May has been described by some producers as the worst in 100 years, with record 24-hour rainfall for the period reported across the province, affecting all ...

News South Africa » Western Cape: Dubai Chambers discusses strengthening bilateral trade and investment flows with Premier of the Western Cape

News channel or source: https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/dubai-chambers-discusses-strengthening-bilateral-trade-and-investment-flows-with-premier-of-the-western-cape-ftkon0ba
Published on: Tuesday 02 June 2026

The meeting took place in South Africa with the participation of Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers.

News South Africa » Western Cape: South Africa's government stance on undocumented foreign nationals amid rising tensions

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/south-africa-s-government-stance-on-undocumented-foreign-nationals-amid-rising-tensions/ar-AA24UXaj
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

The South African government has reiterated its position on undocumented foreign nationals, urging voluntary departure or legal repatriation. This comes amid escalating tensions in Kleinmond, Gansbaai ...

News South Africa » Western Cape: South Africa freight rail network to open to private operators in 2027

News channel or source: https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/africa/south-africa-freight-rail-network-to-open-to-private-operators-in-2027-c8zuzmmb
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

Private rail operators are expected to begin operating on South Africa's freight rail network from April next year, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy told exporters and logistics stakeholders in Cape ...