Marvin Charles is a News Reporter at News24. Based in Cape Town, he covers a diverse range of topics including culture and society, real estate, and legal affairs, with a particular focus on commercial and residential real estate, as well as cultural movements. Marvin's work has been featured in News24 Business.
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Marvin Charles' reporting largely centers around local government and politics, crime, and breaking news in the Western Cape region of South Africa. His coverage includes evolving stories related to severe weather, financial woes, crime rates, and government announcements.
To effectively engage with Marvin Charles, consider providing insights or expertise on local governance issues specific to the Western Cape region. Topics such as budget cuts impact on NPOs or insights into the factors contributing to protests and financial instability within municipalities may be of interest.
Additionally, offering expert commentary on legal policy regulations pertinent to South Africa's regional governance will likely resonate with Marvin's focus on ongoing developments in his geographic area of interest.
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By: Marvin Charles
The governance crisis engulfing the University of Cape Town (UCT) has reached boiling point, with vice-chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela telling
By: Marvin Charles
ANC Cape Town regional chairperson Ndithini Tyhido has stepped down as a City of Cape Town councillor and leader of the opposition, saying he wants
In a major drug bust, police seized about 250kg of cocaine worth more than R200 million that was hidden in five luggage bags at OR Tambo International Airport.
By: Marvin Charles
The number of independent candidates standing in the Western Cape has plunged from 85 in 2021, to 33 in 2026, but the hopefuls still in the race say they want to break the grip of party politics and put communities first.
By: Marvin Charles
Five senior DA figures are jostling for the deputy mayor’s seat in Cape Town, with interviews set to begin on Monday in a contest that could shape the city’s political leadership, amid speculation over Geordin Hill-Lewis’ longer-term leadership ambitions and who could be positioned to step up.
Five years of coalition chaos have left Knysna with collapsing infrastructure, raw sewage in its prized estuary, a revolving door of municipal managers and no mayor two months before the polls. Now, businesses and residents are saying: Enough.
