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- Steenhuisen set to bow out as DA leader
A major leadership shift is on the cards inside South Africa’s second-largest political party, with plans in motion for a change at the top when internal elections take place in April. John Steenhuisen, who has led the Democratic Alliance since 2019, is expected to step aside and not contest another… Read more » - Boks’ three-peat dream comes with a gruelling Aussie road trip
South Africa’s quest to make history with a third straight Rugby World Cup title will come with a heavy dose of air miles after the 2027 tournament schedule laid bare a demanding route across Australia. The reigning champions will launch their title defence on Sunday, 3 October, when they face… Read more » - Day zero lessons still loom over Cape Town
Cape Town’s approach to water management has been permanently reshaped by the brink-of-disaster moment in 2018, when dam levels hovered dangerously close to the point where water could no longer be reliably pumped or treated. Since then, the city has relied on forecasting tools and baseline data to flag danger… Read more » - Valentine’s Month puts heart health first
As Valentine’s Month unfolds across South Africa, the focus is shifting beyond flowers and chocolates to something far more enduring; heart health. This February, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) is rolling out a nationwide fundraising and awareness drive aimed at reducing the country’s growing burden of cardiovascular… Read more » - Love on a budget: Cape Town Valentine’s Day under R300
Janu-worry may have been a bit tough, so here are a few ways to make V-Day special regardless…From sunset picnics to home-cooked braais, here are easy, affordable ideas to make the day feel proper romantic. Sunset picnic Valentine’s Day with a Table Mountain backdrop A simple blanket, local treats and… Read more » - Visa-free adventures await: where South Africans can travel in 2026
Words: Zoe Erasmus/ Getaway Magazine 2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for South African travellers thanks to a generous slate of visa-free options around the world. According to the latest Passport Index, folks with a South African passport can now jet off to 59 destinations without the… Read more » - Still air and heavy skies – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 03 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features partly cloudy skies with a high of 25°C and a low of 20°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 5. Expect 97% cloud cover for today… Read more » - Cape Town Furniture Week takes over the City
Cape Town is set to become a living design map this February, as Cape Town Furniture Week 2026 unfolds across the city’s streets, studios and historic spaces, inviting the public to explore contemporary South African design in a way that’s as accessible as it is immersive. Running from 18 to… Read more » - Crime tip-offs deliver swift City arrests
A coordinated response by Cape Town’s enforcement agencies has led to the recovery of a hijacked delivery truck, the arrest of multiple suspects across the city, and more than 330 arrests in a single week, underscoring the growing impact of intelligence-led policing. Metro Police officers traced a hijacked vehicle to… Read more » - Roblox faces Dutch probe over child safety fears
Roblox has landed under regulatory scrutiny in the Netherlands after concerns surfaced that children using the gaming platform may be exposed to harmful content and unsafe interactions. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has opened a formal investigation into the platform, saying it wants to assess whether Roblox is… Read more »
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