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- Driving licence card printing resumes in Western Cape, easing backlog
The Western Cape Government (WCG) has expressed relief and optimism following the resumption of operations at the national driving licence card printing machine, reports Cape {town} Etc. This development is set to alleviate the frustrations of thousands of motorists across the province, who have been left in limbo, awaiting their driving… Read more » - Cape Town communities endure over 350 shooting incidents in 28 days
n just 28 days, the communities of Nyanga, Hanover Park, Manenberg, and Lavender Hill have experienced a staggering 350 shooting incidents, prompting urgent action from local authorities, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape Town’s Safety and Security MMC, JP Smith revealed that their immediate response, facilitated by advanced technology, has not only… Read more » - Living with lupus: a doctor’s journey of resilience and hope
May is Lupus Awareness Month in South Africa, and on 10 May, World Lupus Day, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the global community in spotlighting this complex and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. This year’s theme, ‘Belonging. Belief. Breakthroughs,’ not only celebrates the strength and resilience of… Read more » - Tackling the street children crisis in Sea Point
As the sun sets over the vibrant neighbourhood of Sea Point, the charming coastal promenade morphs into a scene increasingly marked by the plight of street children, reports Cape {town} Etc. This growing humanitarian crisis has piqued the concern of local authorities and residents, prompting Jacques Weber, Chairperson of the Sea… Read more » - Justice delayed: Two months on, no charges in Sea Point supercar crash
More than two months have passed since the dramatic crash of a R3 million McLaren supercar driven by popular Nigerian rapper Prince Daniel Obioma, known as 3GAR, left Sea Point in shock. Yet, in a troubling development for justice in South Africa, no charges have been filed against the rapper,… Read more » - Growing demand for holiday apartments in Garden Route towns
One of South Africa’s prized coastal stretches, The Garden Route is beginning to see a shift in its property landscape, reports Cape {town} Etc. While traditional freestanding homes have long defined the area’s real estate market, a rising demand for holiday apartments is changing the game. According to licensee for Seeff… Read more » - SA’s roads branded world’s deadliest
A new global report by driver education platform Zutobi has ranked South Africa dead last in road safety, placing 53rd out of 53 countries reviewed. It’s the second consecutive year that the country has been branded the worst for drivers—a position that continues to raise alarm among experts and transport… Read more » - Top spots to go sandboarding in South Africa
Sandboarding in South Africa has fast become a popular outdoor and extreme board sport, drawing comparisons to snowboarding, surfing, and skateboarding—but with a sunny twist. With vast, desert-like dunes across the country, it offers the perfect natural playground for adventurers of all ages, whether you’re after a solo adrenaline rush… Read more » - Paintball guns fired at Constantia baboon troop spark outrage
A heartfelt message posted by Baboon Watch WC on Facebook this week has sparked fresh outrage over the treatment of the Cape Town 2 (CT2) baboon troop in Constantia, following claims that members of the troop — including mothers with babies — have been hit with paintballs. The group, which… Read more » - Chapman’s Peak closed, while heavy mist blankets Sir Lowry’s Pass
Motorists in the Western Cape are advised to exercise caution as adverse weather conditions impact major routes, Cape {town} Etc reports. Chapman’s Peak Drive been closed due to high winds. According to the official website, the closure was implemented at 10:32am on Saturday, May 10, 2025, citing wind speeds of… Read more »
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