Westbrooke Closes R1.6 BN UK Private Equity Fund Backed By SA Capital
Johannesburg - South Africans have backed Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management's inaugural UK private equity fund with £75 million (over R1.6 billion. The first close was completed in March 2026, and the first investment concluded in April. The Westbrooke UK Private Equity Fund I was raised mainly from South African high-net-worth individuals and wealth managers seeking hard-currency equity returns. It is…
Hantavirus Outbreak On MV Hondius Cruise Ship: 3 Dead, Passengers Stranded
Johannesburg - A rare, suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has claimed three lives and sickened several others. As a result, nearly 150 passengers and crew have been left in a state of limbo off the coast of Cape Verde. The incident, unfolding over weeks in the remote South Atlantic, highlights the challenges of managing…
Ocean Festival: Artist Innocent Zungu Quietly Finds His Place In The Sand
Durban - Scottburgh's main beach came alive during the annual Ocean Festival celebrations this past weekend, with music, community spirit, and a shared love for the ocean. Surfers, lifesavers, and surfski paddlers displayed their skills in various events. Along the north bank of the main beach, something a bit quieter and deeply moving took shape. Over the course of the…
High Court Orders City Of Tshwane To Restore Power Supplies To Schools
Pretoria - Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has been ordered by the High Court, Pretoria, to restore electricity supply to all schools that were cut off due to non-payment of property rates. The court made the ruling on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 The City of Tshwane cut off electricity supplies to several schools last week to compel them to pay outstanding property…
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Westbrooke Closes R1.6 BN UK Private Equity Fund Backed By SA Capital
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Ocean Festival: Artist Innocent Zungu Quietly Finds His Place In The Sand
Durban - Scottburgh's main beach came alive during the annual Ocean Festival celebrations this past weekend, with music, community spirit, and a shared love for the ocean. Surfers, lifesavers, and…
