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- Nine arrested as police target drug outlets in Oudtshoorn
A series of intelligence-led operations across Oudtshoorn and Dysselsdorp has resulted in nine arrests, with police confiscating mandrax, Tik and suspected stolen property during searches conducted over five days, Cape{town}Etc reports. The operations ran from Tuesday, 15 September to Saturday, 19 September, targeting suspected illicit drug outlets at several locations… Read more » - From Vredenburg to Philippi East: Police make arrests
Police operations in Vredenburg and Philippi East have resulted in arrests linked to an unrenewed firearm licence, illegal firearm possession and immigration-related offences. The arrests stem from separate interventions carried out in the Western Cape on Friday, 18 September, including a response by Public Order Police to a firearm-related complaint… Read more » - Mostly sunny and very warm – Monday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Monday, 21 September 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring mostly sunny and very warm conditions, with a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a high level of 7, while… Read more » - Fuel blending claim puts illicit trade under the spotlight
A claim made during Carte Blanche’s investigation into South Africa’s illicit fuel trade has put diesel-paraffin blending back in the spotlight, with a fuel seller alleging that at least half of the industry is involved in the practice. The claim appears in a Carte Blanche TikTok video shared ahead of… Read more » - Animal groups propose alternative to Kogelfontein baboon centre
The Wildlife Animal Protection Forum of South Africa (WAPFSA) is calling for an alternative approach to the proposed permanent captivity of the Waterfall and Seaforth baboon troops at the Kogelfontein Urban Wildlife Centre. WAPFSA has written to the City of Cape Town, CapeNature, SANParks and the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management… Read more » - Two men die after drowning incident near Mnandi Beach
Two men have died following a drowning incident at the S-Bend near Mnandi Beach in False Bay on Sunday, 20 September, Cape {town} Etc reports. The NSRI Strandfontein duty crew was activated at around 16:40pm after reports of a drowning in progress were received from the City of Cape Town Law… Read more » - Western Leopard Toad conservation efforts grow in Cape Town
A conservation effort across Cape Town is helping Western Leopard Toads navigate some of the dangers they face while making their way to breeding grounds. In a recent post, Two Oceans Aquarium highlighted the people and organisations working to give the species a safer journey, including Kim and Imaan from… Read more » - Stellenbosch drinking water remains safe, municipality confirms
Residents in Stellenbosch have been reassured that municipal drinking water remains safe for human consumption and meets the required national standards. Stellenbosch Municipality said its drinking water complies with SANS 241, the South African standard for drinking water quality, Cape {town} Etc reports. The municipality conducts regular monitoring of its water… Read more » - Afrikaner refugee family reportedly denied US re-entry
An Afrikaner family who were accepted as refugees in the United States are reportedly unable to return to the country after travelling back to South Africa for healthcare. The family had travelled to the US under refugee status but later came back to South Africa. When they attempted to return… Read more » - South African journalist Micah Reddy missing in Djibouti
Words: GroundUp Staff / GroundUp South African journalist Micah Reddy and his local fixer Kooki Mahmoud have been missing in Djibouti since about noon on Saturday. Reddy worked for amaBhungane from 2017 to 2023. AmaBhungane’s managing parter Sam Sole said: ‘Micah is a very gifted and fearless journalist, who has… Read more »
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