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Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa and the capital city of the Western Cape province. It is the country's second-most populous city, with a metropolitan population of about 4.7-million people. The city serves as a major economic hub for the Western Cape and the broader southern African region, with key industries including tourism, finance, manufacturing, information technology and creative services. Cape Town is home to the Port of Cape Town, one of the busiest ports in sub-Saharan Africa, which plays a vital role in international trade and logistics. The city's economy also benefits from a thriving small and medium enterprise sector, including food production, craft industries and export-oriented businesses. Cape Town is a significant destination for international business, attracting foreign investment and hosting regional offices of multinational corporations. The city's infrastructure includes Cape Town International Airport, which connects South Africa to major global markets including Europe, the Middle East and other African countries. Cape Town's strategic location, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment have made it an important centre for trade missions and economic partnerships, particularly with the United Kingdom and other European nations. Founded in 1652 as a supply station for the Dutch East India Company, Cape Town has evolved into a cosmopolitan city that blends historical significance with modern economic dynamism.

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V&A Waterfront begins pontoon production for superyacht marina

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have marked the start of pontoon production for the R230-million Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, with a keel-laying ceremony in the Port of Cape Town. The project is about 45% complete, with 76% of procurement spend directed to local suppliers, and is on track for completion on October 31, ahead of a November opening.

Cape Town-Johannesburg confirmed as Africa's busiest air route

The International Air Transport Association's 'World Air Transport Statistics 2025' report shows the Cape Town International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport route carried 3.4-million passengers last year, making it Africa's busiest airport pair connection.

MTN retains top network ranking in Cape Town

MyBroadband Insights' second-quarter 2026 Mobile Network Quality Report shows MTN remains South Africa's best-performing mobile network, topping rankings in Cape Town and other major metros, with a network quality score of 9.96 based on more than 350 000 speed tests.

Cape Town Updates


Western Cape municipalities increasingly outshining other provinces – MFS Index
24th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Independent governance ratings agency Ratings Afrika’s newest yearly Municipal Financial Sustainability Index (MFSI) confirms the severe financial distress facing the majority of South Africa’s... 


Richard Grantham, joint CE: Mid-Market at Deal Leaders International
Rick Grantham
24th July 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Richard Grantham, joint CE: Mid-Market at Deal Leaders International, a sell-side merger-and-acquisition advisory services firm 


Timing chain kit
Timing chain kit range promotes full system replacement
24th July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Ageing vehicle fleets, rising maintenance costs and rising pressure on workshop efficiency are increasing the need for complete automotive repair solutions, says automotive aftermarket parts... 


A ceremony was held on July 16 by the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards as part of their superyacht building project.
Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, South Africa – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town marked the formal start of pontoon production in July 2026. 


Cape Town unpacks three-year, R6bn budget for electricity infrastructure  
Cape Town unpacks three-year, R6bn budget for electricity infrastructure  
23rd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s Energy Directorate says it will spend R6-billion on electricity infrastructure over the next three years. The goal, it says, is to secure the city’s energy needs, and to make... 


TNPA seeks new operator for Port of Cape Town’s Duncan Dock Precinct
TNPA seeks new operator for Port of Cape Town’s Duncan Dock Precinct
23rd July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a new private terminal operator for the Duncan Dock Precinct, one of two multi-purpose terminals at the Port of Cape Town. The... 


Engen and Vivo Energy employees make every minute count on Mandela Day
Engen and Vivo Energy employees make every minute count on Mandela Day
22nd July 2026

In honour of Nelson Mandela International Day, Engen and Vivo Energy employees dedicated their 67 minutes of service to helping combat poverty and inequality, demonstrating the power of collective... 


Rooftop solar panels at a Teraco facility in South Africa
South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunch
22nd July 2026 By: Reuters

Rapid expansion of data centres has helped make South Africa the continent's biggest digital hub, even as critics warn the industry's appetite for electricity and water could worsen shortages... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana set to remove PIC chair – Report
22nd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s finance chief is preparing to oust his deputy from the position of chairman of the board of the Public Investment Corp, the State pension fund manager that’s been wracked by... 


New GEF-funded initiative to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains and industrial competitiveness
New GEF-funded initiative to strengthen electric vehicle battery value chains and industrial competitiveness
21st July 2026

South Africa has taken an important step towards strengthening its electric mobility ecosystem with the introduction of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) funded project, “Supporting the Just... 


SEW-EURODRIVE Outlines Reliable Drive Technology
21st July 2026

As producers contend with rising input costs, increasing mechanisation and more demanding operating conditions, strong partnerships between farmers, technology providers and industry specialists... 


Port of Cape Town
City welcomes Transnet's call for private partners for the Port of Cape Town
20th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town welcomes State-owned Transnet's call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Transnet’s request for proposals is... 


Michelle Phillips at SAPICS 2026
Phillips questions need for middlemen, slams practice of overcharging Transnet
20th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Transnet group CEO Michelle Phillips says the State-owned rail, ports and pipeline logistics group is putting measures in place to ensure that it no longer over-pays for goods and services.... 


Image of an electricity smart metering solution
New electricity smart meter launched
17th July 2026

Landis+Gyr Europe, Middle East, and Africa unveiled its latest electricity smart metering solution at the Enlit Africa power, energy, and water industry exhibition and conference held in Cape Town... 


Representatives from the organisations behind South Africa’s pioneering Rooibos in Space initiative gathered to mark the launch of this landmark collaboration. From left: MaxIQ Space founder and director Judi Sandrock; Western Cape Education Department deputy director-general: curriculum and assessment management Bertram Loriston; SARAO postdoctoral fellow Dr Kelebogile Gasealahwe; a participant dressed in a replica Apollo 11 astronaut suit, holding the NanoLab in which the Rooibos seeds will be housed aboard the International Space Station; SANSA science engagement manager 
Thandile Vuntu; South African Rooibos Council director Dawie de Villiers; and City of Cape Town Economic Growth MMC Alderman James Vos.
Rooibos seeds to be sent into space
17th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

In an initiative developed by the South African Rooibos Council (SARC), which is the representative and promotion body for rooibos processors, packers and brand owners, seeds from the rooibos plant... 


Hermione Manuel and Graham Wood
V&A Waterfront marks start of superyacht marina’s pontoon production
17th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have marked the official start of pontoon production for the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, with a keel-laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards’ factory in... 


City of Johannesburg’s high operating expenditure dubbed ‘utterly unsustainable’
City of Johannesburg’s high operating expenditure dubbed ‘utterly unsustainable’
17th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

New research into the crisis afflicting the City of Johannesburg warns that the widening structural imbalance between the metro’s operating expenditure and capital expenditure (capex) poses a... 


Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town-Johannesburg is Africa’s busiest air passenger route
16th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The route between Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) was the busiest airport pair connection in Africa last year. This is one of the... 


MTN maintains best network status in Q2
16th July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

MyBroadband Insights’ 2026 Mobile Network Quality Report for the second quarter of the year has found that telecommunications group MTN continues to have the best mobile network in South Africa,... 


PPC appoints seasoned investment banker to its board
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cement maker PPC has appointed Nick Pagden as a nonexecutive director and a member of its investment committee, with effect from October 1. Pagden has over 40 years of investment banking... 


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