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Western Cape

The Western Cape is a province of South Africa, with its capital in Cape Town. It is the country's fourth-largest province by population and a major economic hub, contributing about 14% of national gross domestic product. The province is renowned for its diverse economy, spanning agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, finance and technology services. Wine production, fruit exports and fishing are cornerstone agricultural activities, supported by a Mediterranean climate and fertile valleys. Cape Town serves as the legislative capital of South Africa and is a leading destination for international tourism, conferences and film production. The Western Cape hosts significant port and logistics infrastructure, including the Port of Cape Town and Saldanha Bay, a deep-water harbour critical to iron-ore exports. The province has emerged as a technology and innovation centre, attracting startups, venture capital and skills in software development, fintech and renewable energy. It is governed by a provincial administration and has historically differed politically from the national government. Unemployment, spatial inequality and water security remain pressing socioeconomic challenges. The Western Cape's strategic location, skills base and infrastructure continue to underpin its role as a gateway for trade and investment into Africa.

Western Cape News


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA Launches FRICOFIN LD 50, Advancing Next-Generation Coolant Technology for Local Fleets
1st June 2026

South Africa - FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the local introduction of FRICOFIN LD 50, a premium-performance, ready-mix coolant engineered to meet the increasingly complex thermal... 


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South Africa was world’s largest citrus exporter in 2025 – CGA
29th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says South Africa exported 2.9-million tonnes of citrus in 2025, making it the world’s largest citrus exporter by... 


Khayelitsha Cookies reach UK shelves, skies
29th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town-based artisanal biscuit producer Khayelitsha Cookies has secured more than R1.4-million in deals from two UKbacked companies. One agreement will see its products served onboard British... 


Department lays the groundwork for South Africa’s future water security
29th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to advance national bulk water and national resource projects across South Africa. During her Budget Vote speech this month, Water and... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne (centre) flanked by Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane (left) and vice-president Moses Madondo.
Cadastre must be rolled out ‘effectively, rapidly, transparently’ – Minerals Council
28th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The mining cadastre under development by South Africa’s Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) must be rolled out “effectively, rapidly and transparently”. That was the emphatic... 


M Bond Pumps Mega Water Pumps Online Official Logo
Why solar and VSD upgrades fail without proper pump engineering
28th May 2026

South Africa’s industrial, mining and agricultural sectors are in the midst of a massive energy transition. Driven by grid instability and escalating tariffs, millions of rands are being poured... 


EGA commissions solar panel plant in Paarl
22nd May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Ener-G-Africa (EGA) has commissioned its Western Cape solar panel manufacturing facility in Paarl. The plant has a nameplate assembly capacity of up to 150 MW a year on a three-shift operation. 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa visits Tronox smelter in push to revive industrial growth
19th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s efforts to stabilise energy supply and support industrial recovery were highlighted during Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s visit to titanium feedstock... 


South Africans have rewritten the rules of car buying – and legacy brands are paying the price
18th May 2026

A study, by consumer insights agency, KLA, reveals how challenger brands have tripled their share of the South African new vehicle market in four years by redefining what "value for money" means.... 


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R20bn in airport projects poised to take off in Cape Town
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The airspace over Cape Town is set to become much busier in the next two to seven years, with two mega-projects ramping up to allow for increased air traffic to and from the Western Cape capital.... 


An image of a train at the Mitchells Plain Station
Rail corridor revival will bolster service, safety
8th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The revival of the Mitchells Plain rail corridor in the Western Cape – undertaken by South African passenger rail transport company Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), in collaboration... 


FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA expands local footprint with new Polokwane branch, boosting support for Limpopo industries
7th May 2026

FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to... 


South Africa’s first dedicated fleet charging network hits 18,884 sessions in Gauteng
South Africa’s first dedicated fleet charging network hits 18,884 sessions in Gauteng
6th May 2026

Aeversa and Valternative Energy launch WattSpot, a managed charging network built for commercial fleets, with more than 200 charge points planned nationally by 2027. WattSpot, a dedicated... 


Engineering insurance – what about COIDA?
Engineering insurance – what about COIDA?
6th May 2026

In recent months, there has been increased focus on the phased implementation of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022. Although COIDA does not form part... 


Financing the transition: Why agriculture's future depends on smarter capital
5th May 2026

South African farmers are being asked – by consumers, financiers, and the environment itself – to fundamentally rethink how they produce food. The shift towards regenerative agriculture is no... 


Smart or Analogue Tractors? How FUCHS Lubricants Help Farmers Make the Mechanisation Choice
Smart or Analogue Tractors? How FUCHS Lubricants Help Farmers Make the Mechanisation Choice
5th May 2026

In South African agriculture, every planting and harvest season brings high stakes: unpredictable weather, tight margins, long days in the field, and machinery that must perform without fail.... 


Afrox signs renewable energy supply agreement with Discovery Green
Afrox signs renewable energy supply agreement with Discovery Green
5th May 2026

Afrox, sub-Saharan Africa’s industrial gases and welding products company, has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Discovery Green to supply renewable energy to its Kuilsriver air... 


Rittal’s Repair and Maintenance Services Drive Up to 30% Boost in System Efficiency
Rittal’s Repair and Maintenance Services Drive Up to 30% Boost in System Efficiency
5th May 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Following the expansion of its local sales and services network, Rittal South Africa continues to offer comprehensive on-site installation, repair and maintenance services to... 


Rising infrastructure crime, electricity outages push telecom resilience costs higher – Icasa
1st May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Theft, vandalism and electricity outages continue to weigh on South Africa’s telecommunications sector, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) latest ‘State of the... 


First city-approved affordable rental flats under construction in Cape Town
1st May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Sithembele Sidzumo and his team from Kaya Properties have officially broken ground on the Ubuntu Terrace 1 project in Delft, Cape Town. The development is the first TUHF-funded project to receive... 


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