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- Traffic officers tighten livestock checks in Western Cape
(IMAGE IS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES) Western Cape roads came under intensified scrutiny last week as provincial traffic authorities ramped up enforcement operations, combining routine road safety checks with targeted inspections aimed at protecting the region’s agricultural sector, reports Cape {town}Etc. According to the Western Cape Mobility Department, Between 2 and… Read more » - The infrastructure behind South Africa’s FMD fight
As South Africa works to contain a renewed wave of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), pressure is not only mounting on farms and export markets, it’s also reshaping the country’s digital backbone. Behind the scenes, one livestock traceability platform has had to scale at speed, moving from servicing hundreds of… Read more » - SONA 2026: City of Cape Town once again calls for devolving policing powers
The City of Cape Town has renewed its call for expanded policing powers for metro police, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to commit in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to devolving investigative authority to City law enforcement officers, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said delays… Read more » - Global military rankings 2026: Where SA stands
The global military balance has shifted only slightly in the latest 2026 Global Firepower rankings, with familiar powers holding their ground and smaller adjustments reshaping the middle of the table. The annual index, published by military analysis platform Global Firepower, assesses 145 countries using more than 60 indicators designed to… Read more » - When skincare stops working: The medical reason your skin may be pushing back
When your skincare suddenly stops delivering results, the problem may not be the products at all. In her latest column piece, Dr Fawzia unpacks the medical science behind the skin barrier and explains why overdoing actives, treatments and exfoliation can cause skin to push back. Drawing on her clinical experience,… Read more » - Monala Primary crowned most sustainable school in Northern Region
Over 42 schools from Gauteng and Limpopo gathered in the Waterberg this past week for an overnight Sustainable Schools Rewards Ceremony, celebrating outstanding environmental action and recognising most sustainable schools now in the running for national honours, reports Cape {town} Etc. The ceremony was hosted from 6 to 7 February… Read more » - Ian von Memerty rekindles assisted dying conversation
Veteran television personality and theatre figure Ian von Memerty has reignited public discussion around assisted dying after speaking openly about end-of-life autonomy through a new online series, Cape {town}Etc reports. Best known to South African audiences as the long-time host of Strictly Come Dancing, von Memerty has used his personal… Read more » - JP Smith questions justice system after Epping drug fine
Epping residents woke to fresh anger after a man arrested in October 2023 pleaded guilty to drug charges and received an R8000 fine suspended for five years, Cape Town safety committee member JP Smith wrote on Facebook, reports Cape {town} Etc. Police seized nine bags of tik, 31 units of… Read more » - Look: Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening scenes
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony that celebrated Italy’s rich heritage and Olympic tradition. Combining breathtaking alpine scenery, world-class performances and artistic tributes, the event offered a vibrant showcase of culture and creativity. This picture series captures the unforgettable moments that marked the start… Read more » - Overstrand struggles as devastating rains flood homes in Hawston and Fisherhaven
Update: 09 February, 2:30pm Heavy rains descended upon the Overstrand region on Sunday night, leaving Hawston and Fisherhaven households grappling with relentless flooding and waterlogged homes, reports Cape {town} Etc. As storm clouds loom overhead, the Overstrand Municipality has issued an urgent appeal for support from the community. The storm… Read more »
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