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- Western Cape records driest July in decades, says SAWS
Western Cape rainfall reached record lows across parts of the province in July 2026, with several weather stations recording their driest July since observations began, Cape {town} Etc reports. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says Cape Town International Airport received just 14.4mm of rain during the month, the lowest… Read more » - Women’s Month opens with tribute to the 1956 march
Women’s Day 2026 pays tribute to the 1956 march as South Africa marks Women’s Month. National Women’s Day falls on Sunday, 9 August, with the public holiday observed on Monday, 10 August, reports Cape {town} Etc. A Women’s Month tribute to courage, unity and change The Department of Sport, Arts… Read more » - Fisantekraal house fire claims the lives of two children
A Fisantekraal house fire claimed the lives of two children near Durbanville on Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation into the cause of the blaze. Radio 786 reported that police sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed the bodies of the four and 11-year-old were found inside the dwelling after firefighters extinguished the… Read more » - Watch: SANCCOB releases young African penguins into ocean
A group of 10 juvenile African penguins has returned to the ocean after completing rehabilitation at the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), Cape {town} Etc reports. The conservation organisation shared the touching moment in a Facebook Reel, showing the young birds making their way into… Read more » - The Hout Bay guide every Cape Town explorer needs
Hout Bay has a way of slowing you down in the best possible way. Between the mountains, the harbour and the sea, this laid-back corner of Cape Town invites you to linger a little longer. Where mountains meet the sea Cradled between Chapman’s Peak, Constantiaberg and the Atlantic Ocean, Hout… Read more » - Kauai marks 30 years as healthy eating goes mainstream
When Kauai opened its first smoothie bar in 1996, healthy eating in South Africa still felt niche. Fresh ingredients, wraps and smoothies were not yet everyday fast-food staples and wellness was often treated as a specialist habit rather than a convenient part of modern life. Three decades later, that has… Read more » - Last chance to register: IEC urges South Africans to secure their vote this weekend
South Africans who have not yet registered to vote—or who need to update where they are registered—are being urged not to leave it until the last minute. The Electoral Commission (IEC) says this weekend marks the final opportunity for citizens to complete voter registration at physical voting stations before the… Read more » - City Health initiative enhances breastfeeding support for new mothers
For many new mothers, bringing a baby home is filled with excitement, but it can also be one of life’s most demanding transitions. Sleepless nights, physical recovery and the pressure of caring for a newborn often make breastfeeding more challenging than many expect. A City Health initiative in Cape Town… Read more » - Operation Vulindlela shakes up South Africa’s economic landscape
South Africa’s drive to modernise its economy is beginning to show tangible signs of progress, with the latest Operation Vulindlela (OV) report painting a picture of steady reform across some of the country’s most critical sectors. Released on Friday, the Quarter 1 2026 report outlines how government is moving forward… Read more » - SPCA rescues abused cart horse in Delft after dramatic search
A horse that authorities say had endured prolonged neglect is finally receiving life-saving care after an urgent rescue operation unfolded on the streets of Delft. What began as a routine day quickly turned into a race against time when volunteers spotted a working cart horse in an alarming condition. Their… Read more »
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