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- Small acts, big smiles: City hands over R30k worth of toys to St Joseph’s
The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate added a gentle dose of joy to the start of the year this week, handing over educational toys worth more than R30 000 to St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care Facility in Montana on Friday, 16 January. The toys were purchased using… Read more » - Overberg fires: Saving the tortoises and snakes
Words: Liz McGregor / GroundUp Antiseptic cream is gently smoothed over a burnt patch on the back of a grass snake. A tortoise in a charred shell is given another day in case it revives. Alongside is an orphaned baby genet that can fit into one’s palm. All these animals were… Read more » - Cape Town fires surge as heat and winds stretch emergency crews
Fire activity across Cape Town has climbed sharply over the past eight weeks, with official figures revealing noticeable year-on-year increases in both vegetation and residential blazes, placing sustained pressure on the City’s emergency services, Cape {town} Etc reports. Data from the Fire and Rescue Service shows that incidents across all… Read more » - Trump floats tariffs as Greenland standoff intensifies
US President Donald Trump has signalled that countries refusing to support Washington’s push for control of Greenland could face economic punishment, raising the stakes in an already tense geopolitical dispute involving Denmark and NATO allies. Speaking at the White House on Friday during an event focused on rural healthcare, Trump… Read more » - MI Cape Town keep playoff hopes alive
MI Cape Town eventually stumbled their way to a three-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands on Friday night, but the scrappy nature of the chase summed up a campaign that continues to flatter to deceive for the defending champions, Cape {town} Etc reports. What should have been a… Read more » - Seven gunned down in Philippi horror attack
What began as an ordinary Friday night in Marikana informal settlement, Philippi East, descended into terror when armed men launched a deadly assault on a house, leaving seven young men dead and an entire community traumatised. The mass shooting unfolded at around 8pm on 17 January 2026 in Mthawelanga Street,… Read more » - Made in Cape Town – The story of Stiebeuel
During the 2019 Rugby World Cup, my boss lost a bet and had to get a Springbok tattoo. He asked me to come with him to Palm Black Tattoo, at the time tucked away just off Roeland Street. While the needle buzzed the pride of South Africa onto his chest,… Read more » - 7 scenic drives around Cape Town you shouldn’t miss
Cape Town’s magic doesn’t end where the city lights fade; it stretches across winding coastal roads, mountain passes, and valleys draped in vines. Whether you’re chasing the ocean breeze or the scent of fynbos, every curve reveals another reason why the Mother City is one of the world’s most photogenic… Read more » - Club Med South Africa nears 2026 launch
A major new tourism development is steadily moving from blueprint to reality, with the Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari resort confirmed to open on 4 July 2026, as per Club Med. The R2 billion project, which combines a coastal resort with a Big Five safari lodge in KwaZulu-Natal,… Read more » - A beautiful day: Sunshine with a side of cloud – Saturday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 17 January. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a beautiful day with sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 23°C and a low of 16°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 11.… Read more »
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