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• Some major cities such as Chennai, Cape Town and Jakarta, have shown the potential to run out of water. International Water Association
• The City of Cape Town will be buzzing with spectacular events from adrenaline-pumping sports action to soothing music experiences and amazing art exhibitions. News Invasion 24
• Cape Town residents have entered the new year with the hope that consistent power supply will continue in 2025, particularly as the City of Cape Town pushes for greater energy independence. Swisher Post
• Plans for dedicated EV taxi lanes in Cape Town highlight the potential for EV adoption to transform urban transport, reduce emissions and modernise public transportation. Engineering News
• Cape Town is on track to overtake Johannesburg to become Africa's wealthiest city by 2030. IFC Review
• The City of Cape Town has secured a further R 3.5-billion in financing towards its plans to spend a record amount on infrastructure investment over the three years to 2027. Engineering News
• Households in municipalities with feed-in credits, like the City of Cape Town, will miss out on potential payouts for additional power. BizNews.com
• The City of Cape Town has warned residents to steer clear of flood waters, especially children. News24
• The City of Cape Town has advised of water supply disruptions in the several areas. IOL
• The City of Cape Town has fought back against extortionists and are going full steam ahead to complete the multi-billion rand project to extend the MyCiTi service along various suburbs across the Mother City. Weekend Argus
• The city of Cape Town, framed by the iconic Table Mountain, could represent a microcosm of safety, encapsulating both modernity and natural defences. Trendy Digests
• Water shortages are increasingly making news headlines around the world with cities - such as Cape Town, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt - already facing or expected to face severe shortages in water supply. European Environment Agency
• Scientists at South Africa's University of Cape Town have taken a major step toward creating an mRNA vaccine against TB that could work for people of all ages. NPR
• The City of Cape Town will no longer be accepting applications for standby and off-grid systems. IOL
• The City of Cape Town has broken ground on the next phase of the R470 million Milnerton bulk sewer upgrade project, with construction of a new pipeline set for completion by 2025. Engineering News
• The City of Cape Town has warned taxi operators against violence, intimidation, and attacks on other public transport operators. allAfrica.com
• The South African Weather Service issued Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall in Cape Town, Western Cape. The South African
• An Orange level 6 WARNING for disruptive rain leading to major disruption of traffic flow can be expected over the City of Cape Town and most parts of the Cape Winelands of the Western Cape. The South African
• The City of Cape Town is filing papers for an interdict against attempts to incite or participate in looting, vandalism, and disruption during the National Shutdown. The South African
• While Cape Town continues to face socioeconomic challenges, it ranks positively for the attribute of future growth potential, in the 18th position globally. TimesLIVE

Last updated: 26 June 2025