CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Helicopters dropped water on large fires burning on the slopes of South Africa's Table Mountain on Tuesday as police investigated whether arson was the cause.

The new meters in Cape Town also allow eligible residents to switch to the affordable lifeline tariff, which includes free basic electricity.

Cape Town, often dubbed the Mother City, continues to sparkle as a preferred haunt for the rich and famous, drawing A-list celebrities and European tourists year-round. From the stunning backdrop ...