Cape Town

Legislative capital of South Africa

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Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the country's second-largest city, after Johannesburg, and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

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‘Beacon of hope’: The Earthshot Prize winners 2024 revealed in star-studded Cape Town ceremony The winners of The Earthshot Prize 2024 were unveiled at a prestigious ceremony celebrating finalists in South Africa. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:57Published 2 weeks ago

Cape Town's 'bicycle mayor' helps township girls embrace cycling Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published on September 26, 2024

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Prince William met by protestors and excited crowds as he ends tour of Cape Town Prince William has been met by a handful of protestors, outweighed by excited crowds, as he finished his tour of Cape Town. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Prince William says he 'found comfort' in Africa as he prepares for 'Super Bowl moment' in Cape Town From his difficult teenage years to his marriage proposal, Prince William has talked about the importance of Africa in his life journey so far as he prepares to fly to Cape Town for his annual.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Scotland ease past Italy at WXV2 Watch the tries as Scotland beat Italy 19-0 in their opening WXV2 game in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024

Scotland start WXV2 defence with win over Italy Scotland begin the defence of their WXV2 title with a comfortable win over Italy in Cape Town BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024
Australia thrash Wales in WXV2 opener A rampant Australia run in six tries to claim a convincing 37-5 victory over Wales in their WXV2 opener in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024
France Under-18 player 'swept away by a wave' France U18 player Medhi Narjissi has been "swept away by a wave" while swimming off Cape Town in South Africa, says the French Rugby Federation. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2024

England v France in U20s world final - watch live England defeating France in Friday's World Rugby Under-20 Championship final in Cape Town would be "super special", says captain Finn Carnduff. BBC Sport - Published on July 18, 2024
England beat Ireland to reach World U20 Championship final England defeat Ireland 31-20 in a thrilling World Rugby Under-20 Championship semi-final in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
Cape Town squatters expect more 'empty promises' as election approaches When we arrived in Egoli, a squatter settlement in the Cape Flats in South Africa, the dark tar marks of tyres burnt in protest still blackened the road. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2024
Ospreys clinch stunning away win at Stormers Ospreys give their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a major boost with a surprise bonus-point win in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2024

‘Perfect time for move’ – Loader thrives in Cape Town English winger Ben Loader is relishing his new life in South Africa after joining the Stormers following the demise of London Irish. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024
Plucky Ulster edged out by Stormers in Cape Town A late Evan Roos try earns the Stormers a hard-earned 13-7 win over Ulster in Saturday's URC game between the sides in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2024
URC: Stormers v Ulster - audio & text Audio and text coverage of the United Rugby Championship encounter between the Stormers and Ulster being played at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024	'We are in hell': Foul stench sweeping across city blamed on cattle ship A foul stench engulfing the South African city of Cape Town is coming from a ship carrying cattle that is docked in the port, officials have said. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024
Mumbai ranked among 20 best cities in the world. See full list New York City tops the list of the world's premier cities in 2024, with its vibrant food scene, rich culture, stunning beauty, and general happiness of residents. Cape Town clinches the second spot,.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024	South Africa skittled for 55 by India in Cape Town India dismiss South Africa for just 55 - the Proteas' lowest total since 1932 - on day one of the second Test in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2024
Neighbourhood evacuated as hundreds of firefighters battle Cape Town wildfire More than 300 firefighters have been battling a wildfire on a mountain near Cape Town for a second day. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023	Watch: WXV2 - Scotland v Japan Scotland go for a third win out of three in WXV2 against Japan in Cape Town, South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023
Scotland continue perfect WXV2 start with USA win Scotland continue their perfect start to their WXV2 campaign with a comfortable win over USA in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023	Watch: USA v Scotland in WXV2 Watch the action and follow text updates as Scotland meet the United States in Cape Town at the WXV2 tournament. BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
Netball World Cup final: Build-up to England v Australia Watch live coverage of England v Australia in the final of the Netball World Cup from Cape Town, South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Netball World Cup 2023: Jamaica v New Zealand for bronze medal - watch Watch live coverage as Jamaica face New Zealand in the bronze medal match at the Netball World Cup in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023
Watch: Netball World Cup 2023 - Uganda v South Africa Watch live coverage as Uganda face South Africa in the Netball World Cup in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Netball World Cup semi-final: Jamaica v Australia - watch & text Watch live coverage and follow text updates as Jamaica face Australia in the Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023
Watch: Netball World Cup 2023 - Fiji v Trinidad and Tobago Watch live coverage as Fiji face Trinidad and Tobago in the Netball World Cup in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023