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What are you looking forward to in the new year?

The Western Cape Premier has pleaded with motorists to drink responsibly and for people who will be traveling long distances, to take frequent breaks.

Hill-Lewis won by far, which is an indication of how much Cape Town DM168 readers love their mayor.

Darkness fell over South Africa with severe rolling blackouts, but the Zondo Commission findings and some overdue arrests did provide some light.

The department has already placed 111 616 pupils for Grades 1-8 for the 2023 academic year. This is 50 000 more pupils than it had placed last year this time.

Police Minister Bheki Cele and Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula are ‘making a plan’ to ensure the safety of Intercape buses travelling to the Eastern Cape – but due to their political commitments, they haven’t had time to meet yet.

A level 4 yellow warning and Level 6 orange warning have been issued for severe thunderstorms in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape.

Western Cape emergency services are preparing for a busy festive season as schools close and holidaymakers descend on the province.

High levels of load shedding could put an R800 million investment in electricity infrastructure in Cape Town at risk, the City of Cape Town says.

Heavy rains lashed parts of the Western Cape on Friday leading to the closure of the N2 highway between Groot Brakrivier and Klein Brakrivie in Mossel Bay, after sand was swept onto the road due to the heavy downpour on Friday.