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Cape Town short-term rental regulation proposal

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Latest: Cape Town proposes new regulations for short-term rentals

The City of Cape Town has proposed a new by-law to regulate short-term rentals, which may significantly increase costs for property owners. Under the draft Short-Term Letting By-law, all properties listed on booking plat

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El Niño induces water scarcity and weather extremes

10 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Southern Africa prepares for El Niño drought and heat risks

The El Niño weather pattern continues to drive water security and economic concerns in South Africa, Sri Lanka, and broader Southern Africa. In South Africa, authorities are preparing for higher temperatures and drier co

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Extortion and criminal activity in South Africa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: South African motorists targeted by vehicle hijacking and extortion

Extortion activities in South Africa have expanded across different sectors, targeting both small businesses and individual motorists. Criminal networks have been targeting foreign-owned “spaza” shops, specifically thos

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Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Delhi government approves Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026

The Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the ‘Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026’ to increase transparency and accelerate business approvals. The legislation introduces a single-window online s

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South African land and eviction legal disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa proposes changes to eviction laws

Legal disputes regarding land occupation and eviction processes have emerged in South Africa. In Cape Town, a Western Cape High Court order requires over 160 people to vacate Transnet-owned properties in Woodstock and Sa

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Micromobility safety and regulation efforts

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: British Columbia enforces e-scooter and e-mobility regulations

Safety concerns regarding e-bikes and e-scooters have prompted calls for stricter regulations and local government action in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. In Australia, the Local Government Associatio

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Global land registration and homeownership initiatives

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Latest: Land registration and homeownership initiatives expand in Uganda and Guyana

Various nations are implementing programs to facilitate property ownership and secure land rights. In Barbados, the National Housing Corporation has distributed homes to nearly 500 families. Under the State (Acquisition

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