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- Prescribed burn planned at Westlake Nature Reserve on Tuesday
A prescribed burn at Westlake Nature Reserve has been scheduled for Tuesday 3 March 2026, weather permitting, organisers say and residents in the Tokai and Westlake area should expect smoke and brief road disruption, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the… Read more » - Luxury Rovos Rail train derails near Keetmanshoop, two dead
A devastating early-morning accident has struck a southbound Rovos Rail journey from Windhoek after part of a bridge gave way near Naute, roughly 285km before Ariamsvlei and the South African border, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident occurred at approximately 4:45am on Sunday, 1 March 2026, when the final span… Read more » - Trump warns more US troop deaths ‘likely’ as Iran war rages
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Americans to brace for further military casualties as fighting intensifies between US-Israeli forces and Iran, following confirmation that three US service members have been killed. In a video message released Sunday, Trump paid tribute to the fallen troops, describing them as patriots who made… Read more » - Emergency contacts issued for South Africans in the Middle East
South Africans currently in the Middle East are being urged to immediately get in touch with the nearest mission if they require help, as government ramps up efforts to account for nationals in the region, Cape {town} Etc reports. Authorities confirmed that citizens who had previously registered with South African… Read more » - The Western Cape’s oldest places you can still visit today
Sometimes, the best journeys are not measured in kilometres but in centuries. From living trees that predate the city to roads carved by ox-wagons and vineyards older than the country itself, the Western Cape is layered with places where time still lingers, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. Where the Cape’s oldest buildings… Read more » - Proteas power into semis after edging Zimbabwe
South Africa stretched their unbeaten run at the T20 World Cup to seven matches with a hard-fought five-wicket triumph over Zimbabwe in Delhi on Sunday, sealing top spot in their Super Eight group and booking a semifinal showdown with New Zealand in Kolkata on Wednesday, Cape {town} Etc reports. Proteas… Read more » - Experience Cape Town in six senses
Cape Town isn’t a city you simply visit. It’s one you feel. Long after the holiday photos are archived and the tan has faded, something of the city lingers. A smell, a sound, a fleeting memory you can’t quite place. To experience Cape Town fully is to move through it… Read more » - Cool breezes and crisp skies – Monday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 2 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cool breezes, with a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. The UV index will reach a level of 7. Expect 39% cloud cover for today, with 0% cloud cover… Read more » - Llandudno: Caves, coastlines and quiet luxury living
Cape Town is a mosaic of suburbs, each with its own layered history, landscape and character. In this new series, we take a closer look at one suburb at a time, tracing its origins, cultural memory, natural environment and defining landmarks. From hidden coastal enclaves to bustling urban pockets, we… Read more » - Iran strikes leave South Africans stranded in UAE airports
According to Reuters South Africans stranded in the UAE have faced prolonged uncertainty after regional airspace closures followed strikes linked to Iran, leaving many unable to return home, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Airports Company South Africa confirmed that flights operated by Emirates and Qatar Airways were affected, and advised… Read more »
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