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- Eastern Cape: KuGompo City and Sobukwe Town approved
A long-running debate over place names in the Eastern Cape has taken a decisive step forward, with East London and Graaff-Reinet among several towns approved for renaming by Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. This comes after East London is set to become KuGompo City, while the historic Karoo… Read more » - From chains to freedom: Minki the dog’s remarkable rescue story
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA recently shared an inspiring story of transformation following a live rescue operation that seized hearts across the community, reports Cape {town} Etc. Just a few months ago, viewers witnessed the distressing plight of numerous dogs, including one named Roseberry, in Mitchells Plain, Portland. These dogs… Read more » - Eskom’s solar registration confusion sparks concern in South Africa
Homeowners across South Africa are facing uncertainty over the registration of their solar power systems, as Eskom and some municipalities attempt to enforce compliance with unclear deadlines and requirements. The electricity utility has threatened fines and potential disconnections for households that have not registered their behind-the-meter solar systems. However, experts… Read more » - UCT’s Saskia Jantjes wins silver, earns national colours
When Saskia Jantjes stepped onto the mat at the World Kickboxing Association World Championship, she carried the hopes of South Africa and the University of Cape Town into the ring, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to UCT News, the graduate secured second place overall, becoming the first kickboxer from the… Read more » - Kitesurfer rescue: NSRI Melkbosstrand saves three at sea
A kitesurfer rescue off Melkbosstrand saw NSRI Station 18 crews and emergency medical teams bring three people to safety after a craft capsized, reports Cape {town} Etc. Community Medics volunteers reported that medical personnel stood by as the NSRI crew rescued a kitesurfer and two lifeguards. ‘The lifeguards kept calm,… Read more » - Rare dwarf Nguni calf marks a wildlife growth season at Vergelegen estate in Somerset West
Spring and summer have brought an unmistakable sense of renewal to Vergelegen, where new life is quietly reshaping the landscapes of the historic Somerset West estate. Spread across 3,000 hectares, including a 400-hectare game camp within a protected nature reserve, the estate has welcomed a remarkable range of wildlife births… Read more » - Calls intensify to declare gangsterism a provincial disaster in WC
Calls are mounting for gangsterism to be declared a provincial disaster in the Western Cape, as community leaders and civil society organisations warn that gang violence has reached crisis levels and continues to claim lives across the province. Civil society group the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (C4) has urged the… Read more » - Muizenberg beach huts to be relocated and rebuilt
Muizenberg beach huts will be removed and replaced as part of the City of Cape Town’s major beachfront upgrade, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the City the eight iconic Muizenberg beach huts will be taken down in a planned operation that is expected to begin in mid-March and will… Read more » - Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts: Your soundtrack to the season
The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are turning up the heat in 2026. Following a record-breaking festive season, one of the world’s most iconic botanical gardens is ready to unleash the ultimate high summer vibes with a curated line-up of soul, symphony and pure sunshine, designed to make your February unforgettable.… Read more » - Blue dragons hit Muizenberg shore
Beachgoers at Muizenberg were met with an unusual and potentially dangerous sight this morning after several blue dragon sea slugs washed up along the shoreline. The tiny creatures, scientifically known as Glaucus atlanticus, are instantly recognisable by their electric-blue colouring and delicate, wing-like limbs, but experts warn that their striking… Read more »
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