By Daniel Puchert Partially state-owned telecommunications company Telkom announced in its financial results for the year ending 31 March 2025 that its ADSL subscribers had more than halved to under 30,000. According to the company’s operational data, ADSL lines decreased from 64,959 in March 2024 to 29,770. This 54.2% decline highlights that the legacy broadband technology is slowly approaching the end of the road. Telkom’s ADSL business peaked at the end of March 2016 with 1.01 million subscribers — two years after fibre upstart Vumatel broke ground in Parkhurst . What followed was a sharp decline in Telkom ADSL subscribers. Customers connected to its copper networks decreased by more than 500,000 over the next four years. This was partly driven by Telkom itself, which began actively switching off its copper network in some neighbourhoods. If it did not have fibre in the area, it would offer a “fixed line lookalike” wireless service that ran over its cellular ...
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These five South African towns may be scattered across different provinces, but they all share the Mediterranean magic of Sicily. Look…
When you think of Sicily, you imagine sun-soaked coastlines, seafood fresh from the boat, and streets where time slows down. But you don’t have to fly to Italy to find that Mediterranean rhythm. South Africa – especially along its southern and western coasts – offers its own version of that very same charm. Here are five South African seaside towns that capture the spirit of Sicily, each with their own flavour, grit, and beauty…
1. Paternoster, West Coast, South Africa
Why it feels like Sicily: Whitewashed cottages, a working fishing harbour, and wild coastline. Paternoster’s salty air and seafood-first culture mirror Sicily’s smaller coastal villages. Locals still haul in fresh catch every morning.
Vibe: Laid-back, rustic, artistic.
Don’t miss: Crayfish, local oysters, and beach walks at sunset.
Sunset over Paternoster. Image: canva
2. Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Why it feels like Sicily:Subtropical heat, golden beaches, banana palms, and a slightly retro holiday town feel – like a 1970s Sicilian beach village that time forgot. It’s not trendy, but it’s got soul.
Vibe: Underrated, nostalgic, warm.
Don’t miss: Silver Beach, river estuaries, and Italian-style pizza at local cafés.
3. Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa
Why it feels like Sicily: Lush hills meet sparkling water. Knysna’s lagoon lifestyle – with boats, oysters, and forested cliffs – channels a more luxurious Sicilian resort town like Taormina or Ortigia.
Vibe: Sophisticated, green, slow.
Don’t miss: Knysna oysters, The Heads, and lagoon cruises.
Knysna, Western Cape. Image: canva
4. St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape
Why it feels like Sicily: Whitewashed homes with black roofs and canals give this town a Mediterranean, almost Greek-Sicilian look. It’s known for seafood, surfing, and laid-back living.
Vibe: Stylish, nautical, easygoing.
Don’t miss: Chokka (calamari), canal tours, and Cape St. Francis lighthouse.
5. Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Why it feels like Sicily: A quaint harbour packed with fishing boats, narrow streets, colourful buildings, and a Mediterranean-style café scene. Waves crash against the rocks while you sip espresso or eat hake and chips. It’s full of character.
Vibe: Quirky, artsy, authentic.
Don’t miss: Kalky’s fish and chips, antique stores, and ocean-view train rides.
Kalk Bay harbour. Image: canva
Have you visited any of these scenic seaside towns in SA?
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