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- SA teacher held in china after fatal scooter crash – family races to raise R2.2m or face jail time
The family of South African teacher Francois Van Zyl de Kock has launched a public fundraising campaign to raise 880 000 RMB (about R2.2 million) in compensation sought by the family of a Chinese woman who died following a traffic incident in Wuhan in August 2025. According to a statement issued… Read more » - Violence erupts across Mexico following the death of drug lord El Mencho
Mexico is facing a resurgence of violence following the death of its most wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes commonly known as El Mencho in a military operation intended for his capture. His demise has since unleashed a torrent of retaliatory attacks, with violent clashes reported across at least a… Read more » - Ground firefighting crews tackle fire along Philip Kgosana Drive
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that a fire has broken out on Philip Kgosana Drive on Monday afternoon, 23 February, reports Cape {town} Etc. ‘Table Mountain National Park has dispatched ground firefighting crews to a fire along Philip Kgosana Drive – M3,’ the organisation said in a Facebook post. Motorists… Read more » - Investec Cape Town Art Fair crowns rising stars
Recognition, exposure, and global opportunity came together in Cape Town on 20 February 2026 when the Investec Cape Town Art Fair announced its latest prize recipients. This event is seen as a turning point for artists who are ready to step into the international spotlight. Now in its 13th year,… Read more » - No remorse: State seeks 5 life sentences and 76 years for Ayanda Dayi
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has argued that the High Court should sentence convicted murderer Ayanda Dayi to five life terms plus 76 years’ direct imprisonment when he returns to court for sentencing this week, reports Cape {town} Etc. Dayi was convicted by the circuit court sitting at the Wynberg… Read more » - Cape Town Mayor, Hill-Lewis calls for crime reform
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says recent statistics point to a modest drop in violent crime in targeted policing zones, particularly where the City’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan officers operate alongside national police. The mayor noted that violent crime remains concentrated in neighbourhoods affected by prolonged gang activity. Still, he… Read more » - Three shot dead in Dunoon as police investigate brutal killings
In a tragic incident that has shocked the Dunoon community, two men and a woman were shot and killed in the early hours of Monday morning, 23 February 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. The attack occurred at Ekuphumleni informal settlement, near Milnerton in the Western Cape, when gunmen opened fire in… Read more » - Baby monkey Punch finally gets the hug the internet was waiting for
Not all viral sensations are built on dance challenges or catchy tunes; some melt your heart with a simple, profound tale of resilience and belonging. Enter baby Punch, a tiny Japanese macaque from the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens in Japan, who has quickly become an unlikely viral star.… Read more » - 4 small towns leading South Africa’s coffee renaissance
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine Independent cafés are transforming rural tourism by creating welcoming public spaces and supporting regional producers. If you’re looking for something different for your next weekend getaway, consider following the smell of good coffee to these four dorpies. Greyton Greyton has positioned itself as a destination defined… Read more » - Century City Conference Centre wins top eco honour
The Century City Conference Centre has become the first venue in Africa and the southern hemisphere to receive the globally recognised Green Key certification, placing Cape Town on the international sustainability map for conference tourism. City officials say the milestone signals both environmental progress and economic opportunity, positioning the metro… Read more »
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