Exciting news! 📣 The 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour will make history by joining the prestigious UCI Gran Fondo World Series, the world’s leading series of Gran Fondo cycling events. Featuring over 35 races across the globe each year, Cape Town Cycle Tour participants will now have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, set to take place from 26 to 30 August in Niseko, Japan. For the full story visit www.capetowncycletour.com/blog/posts/gearing-up-for-the-2026-ca

The Cape Flats are in a state of crisis that needs immediate government intervention. Over 600 of children have been killed and more are being killed in crossfire due to gang violence. Our Member of Parliament Dereleen James MP has personally delivered a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking that he declare a state of emergency to end the terror of gangs and drugs in the long-neglected community. It’s time for real action for the sake of our children. | Herman Mashaba