# Cape Times SA

> Daily English language newspaper covering Cape Town news, politics, business, and sport. (iPhone/iPad app by IOL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-times-sa/id1111169624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IOL](https://appshunter.io/developer/479535203)
- Category: News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2017-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-times-sa/id1111169624/reviews.md

## What is Cape Times SA?

Cape Town’s main English language morning newspaper, offering breaking city and national news, and in-depth coverage of politics, business and sport.

Cape Times SA is a daily newspaper. By downloading the app, you can subscribe to the below offer(s):
• 1 month subscription: R49.99 *
• 1 year subscription: R499.99 *

* Automatically renewed until cancelled:

When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase.
Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.
You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device.
No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

Privacy Policy: http://www.iol.co.za/privacy-policy
Terms & Conditions: http://www.iol.co.za/terms-and-conditions

## Key features

- Breaking city and national news
- In-depth politics coverage
- Business news updates
- Sporting event coverage
- Daily newspaper access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Times Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $20.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $29.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Issue 375 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 374 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 377 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 368 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 386 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 378 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 380 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 385 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 382 | $0.99 | one-time |
| issue 532 | $6.99 | one-time |
| issue 531 | $6.99 | one-time |
| issue 516 | $6.99 | one-time |
| issue 511 | $6.99 | one-time |
| issue 509 | $6.99 | one-time |
| issue 507 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 497 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 498 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 501 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 502 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 499 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-times-sa/id1111169624/reviews.md

### 1/5 — FRAUD

*2020-12-28*

I HAVE PAID FOR A SUBSCRIPTION AND CONTACTED THE CAPE TIMES MORE THAN ONCE AS THE APP DIES NOT RECOGNISE MY USER NAME AND PASSWORD. DO NOT SUBSCRIBE -THIS IS A FRAUDULENT OPERATION

## Frequently asked questions about Cape Times SA

### What kind of news does Cape Times SA cover?

Cape Times SA provides breaking city and national news, with in-depth coverage of politics, business, and sport. It is Cape Town's main English language morning newspaper.

### What are the subscription options for Cape Times SA?

Cape Times SA offers a 1-month subscription for R49.99 and a 1-year subscription for R499.99. Some plans offer a 14-day free trial.

### How do I manage my Cape Times SA subscription?

Subscriptions are automatically renewed until cancelled. You can manage your subscription through your iTunes account settings after purchase and turn off auto-renewal up to 24 hours before it expires.

### Can I cancel my Cape Times SA subscription at any time?

While you can turn off auto-renewal, cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.

### Is Cape Times SA available on all devices?

Cape Times SA is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is available for download on these Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for Cape Times SA?

The app has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is Cape Times SA updated?

The latest version is 3.1.14, last updated on November 18, 2025. This suggests regular updates to the application.

### Does Cape Times SA have ads?

Based on the provided data, the app does not have advertisements. The monetization model is solely based on subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.14 — 2025-11-18

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.13 — 2025-02-27

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.11 — 2024-05-27

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.10 — 2024-03-11

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 3.1.7 — 2023-08-25

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

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