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- Drugs worth R620 000 seized in Oudtshoorn raid
A 24-year-old woman has been taken into custody in Oudtshoorn after police discovered drugs with an estimated street value of R620 000 at her home, Cape {town} Etc reports. The arrest took place on Wednesday, 10 December, during a Safer Festive Season operation aimed at disrupting drug trafficking ahead of… Read more » - Cool temperatures with showers – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 12 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cool temperatures a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect 87% cloud cover during the day and 28% this… Read more » - Historic Lenox to become artist residency and boutique hotel
On 10 December 2025, luxury hospitality group Newmark signed a management agreement to restore one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. The LENOX in Gardens, which dates back to 1897, is set to be transformed into a 47-room boutique hotel and artist residency, reports Cape {town} Etc. Scheduled to… Read more » - SIU raids KZN and Gauteng over R161m TERS fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), supported by specialised police units, carried out coordinated search and seizure operations across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng on Thursday, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Witness, they were investigating an alleged syndicate that syphoned about R161 million from the UIF Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme… Read more » - Rachel Kolisi opens up in new documentary Falling Forward
Rachel Kolisi is stepping into a new chapter – one marked by honesty, vulnerability and the quiet but determined work of rebuilding, according to her latest announcement. On Wednesday, 10 December, Rachel released the official preview of her documentary Falling Forward, a deeply personal project tracing the themes that have… Read more » - Western Cape avoids water restrictions as dam levels continue to drop
The Western Cape will head into the festive season and the new hydrological year without provincial water restrictions, despite steadily declining dam levels and rising pressure on several towns along the Garden Route. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) made the announcement on Monday following the province’s Annual Operating… Read more » - Future-ready education starts now: Why Grades 7 & 8 at Curro Online are a smart move for 2026
‘The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.’ Malcolm X’s words strike home for parents and guardians – here in South Africa and further afield – who want to give their children a meaningful advantage in a world where careers, technology and expectations are constantly shifting. Even though… Read more » - Parliament confirms shortage of rape kits in Cape Town facility
A surprise parliamentary oversight visit to the South African Police Service’s Provincial Supply Chain store in Epping has confirmed that essential rape kits are currently unavailable in the Western Cape. The visit was conducted after media reports raised concerns about shortages of the D1 and D7 kits used to collect… Read more » - Update: Western Cape High Court rules in favour of safer taxi operations
Update: 11 December, 4:30pm The Western Cape High Court’s recent ruling has marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict within the minibus taxi industry, a decision welcomed by Provincial Minister for Mobility Isaac Sileku. On 10 December, the court made permanent an earlier interim order that aims to… Read more » - Somerset Mall ushers in a new retail era
Shoppers in the Helderberg basin are stepping into a noticeably different Somerset Mall this season, as the centre rolls out its 5 500m² expansion and introduces a wave of fresh brands to the region. The development lifts the mall’s store count from 180 to 206, a shift that regional observers… Read more »
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