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- SA National Parks Week returns with free park entry
SA National Parks Week returns from 7 to 13 September 2026, giving South African day visitors free entry to participating national parks nationwide. SANParks’ 2026 National Parks Week information Cape parks have different access dates SANParks confirmed the annual initiative will give citizens a chance to visit protected areas without… Read more » - The South African mountains that don’t get enough attention
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn /Getaway Magazine Table Mountain and the Drakensberg may be South Africa’s best-known mountain landscapes, but they are far from the whole story. Across the country, mountain ranges rise through very different environments: from the subtropical forests and grasslands of Limpopo and the Eastern Cape to the fynbos-covered… Read more » - PowerBall and PowerBallX results: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
South African PowerBall players can now check their tickets after Tuesday night’s draw, with the latest winning numbers and jackpot results confirmed. The PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra numbers were drawn on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Players can compare the results with their tickets to see whether they have won a… Read more » - Dunoon attack raises chilling questions about emergency calls
A 10111 call made during an alleged attack near Dunoon, Cape Town, is under scrutiny after four burnt bodies were found beside the N7 on Sunday, 23 August, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Ian Cameron, chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, police later confirmed the discovery and opened… Read more » - R370 SRD grant battle returns to Supreme Court
The SRD grant returned to court on Tuesday, 25 August, as government appealed a High Court ruling that found key parts of the R370 payment system unlawful and unconstitutional, Cape {town} Etc reports. The case could affect millions of South Africans who rely on the grant for basic support. The… Read more » - Warm and moody, with bursts of light – Wednesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features warm conditions with clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. Expect a moody but warm day with sunny intervals breaking… Read more » - Foreign buyers sharpen Cape Town property competition
Cape Town’s property market continues to attract substantial interest from international buyers, with new data indicating that foreign nationals are particularly prominent at the upper end of the market. As highlighted by BusinessTech, Lightstone Property data suggests that about 6% of property purchases across South Africa are likely made by… Read more » - Dolly Parton dies at 80: a remarkable life in music
Dolly Parton, the Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose music travelled far beyond country’s traditional borders, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced on Tuesday, 25 August, by her nephew Bryan Seaver (Sky News), bringing an end to a career that stretched across almost six… Read more » - Parents close Cape Town school for three days because of sewage leak
Words: Vincent Lali/GroundUp Khayelitsha parents have kept Kuyasa Primary School shut since Friday, demanding the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) fix drains which are overflowing, leaving a pool of filthy water in the school yard. When GroundUp visited the school on Monday, teachers were sitting in their cars while learners… Read more » - 7 ways to enjoy Boks vs All Blacks weekend in Cape Town
Cape Town is about to get another weekend of green and gold, black jerseys and one of rugby’s most storied rivalries, but you don’t have to be able to explain a ruck to enjoy it. The Springboks and All Blacks arrive at DHL Stadium on Saturday, 29 August, with the… Read more »
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