Stories from Cape Town · South Africa

The Board of Healthcare Funders and the Western Cape Government are challenging the National Health Insurance legislation in court. They argue that Parliament failed to ensure meaningful public participation before passing the law.

A group of tourists is traveling by ship from Argentina to Cape Town, visiting various islands and bird-watching sites along the way. The journey is part of a broader travel experience.

Five French nationals are confirmed to be among the passengers on the vessel. Two patients from the Hantavirus outbreak have been transported to South Africa for medical care. The deaths are suspected to be caused by an infection.

A vessel carrying 170 passengers, 57 crew members, 13 coaches, and one doctor has entered South African waters. The ship departed Argentina on March 20 after approximately two months of travel through South Africa. The vessel is scheduled to make its next stop in the Canary Islands, Spain. One person on board is reportedly receiving medical care, though the specific nature of the illness was not detailed. The vessel's arrival is being monitored by authorities. Further details regarding the ship's origin and purpose are pending. US authorities in Texas and Arizona are monitoring passengers who disembarked a ship in late April after it traveled from South Africa.

The applications were brought forward by the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) and an industry association representing medical schemes and administrators in the Western Cape. The proceedings will examine how Parliament considered public input regarding the legislation. South Africa's Parliament is scheduled to hear challenges to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The hearings will address legal and practical concerns raised by various stakeholders. The NHI Act aims to reform the country's healthcare system. Parliament spokesperson Melota Matapel stated that Parliament respects the judgment of the Constitutional Court. Parliament will take time to carefully study the judgment, particularly regarding its implications on the procedures of the National Assembly. South Africa's Parliament is expected to decide on actions after a judgment involving an individual named Malepa.

The bribery case against Cape Town businessman Sean Ruiz has been postponed to August 4 at the Cape Town Magistrates Court. Ruiz is accused of attempting to bribe the city manager regarding the awarding of multiple tenders.

Members of the political killings task team from KwaZulu-Natal were sent to Cape Town early yesterday morning to arrest Mkuana. Adams stated during a briefing in Parliament that the operation involved 15 task team members.

The Cape Town International Convention Centre will host an anime exhibition from April 30 to May 3, 2026. The 2026 Capedon Anime Exhibition will be held from April 30 to May 3 at the Capedon International Convention Center.

A record number of humpback whales have been observed feeding in a large 'supergroup' near South Africa.

Two men were sentenced to life in prison by the High Court in Cape Town for multiple murders. The convictions include the murder of a police officer. The men were also found guilty of robbery with aggravating circumstances and possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.