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Cape Town baboon relocation monitored by SPCA
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed that an inspector is overseeing the relocation of two baboon troops from the Waterfall and Seaforth areas, following concerns raised by members of the public, Cape {town} Etc reports. The relocation operation began on Friday, 13 November 2026, with the troops being moved… Read more »
Microsoft services recover after major global outage affecting millions
Microsoft has begun restoring services following a major outage that struck its Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Copilot platforms, Cape {town} Etc reports. This incident reportedly impacted users in at least 74 countries, leading to widespread chaos in workplaces reliant on these essential communication and productivity tools. According to the tech… Read more »
Burlesque is back at Mavericks
On Saturday, 5 December, Mavericks Revue Bar welcomes international burlesque sensation Jessabelle Thunder to Cape Town for one unforgettable night, where international glamour meets African rhythm, and temptation makes no apologies. Crowned Miss Exotic World and Queen of Burlesque at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, Jessabelle has been seducing audiences… Read more »
Bridget’s appetite strikes again: Expect delays in Muizenberg
Muizenberg motorists are being warned to expect traffic delays after another truck became stuck beneath the Atlantic Road railway bridge on Friday afternoon, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest incident has once again brought attention to the bridge, which has become a familiar headache for drivers navigating the coastal suburb. Dubbed… Read more »
Travelling with friends? Here’s how to keep the peace
A holiday with friends sounds like the perfect opportunity to catch up, try something new and make memories together. But sharing accommodation, budgets and itineraries can sometimes test even the closest friendships. From disagreements over spending to different ideas of how to spend the day, a little planning before you… Read more »
Saldanha Bay mother demands answers after four-year-old daughter’s tragic death
A Saldanha Bay family is preparing to say their final goodbye to four-year-old Diante van Wyk, whose sudden death has left her mother searching for answers about what happened while the little girl was playing at a friend’s home, Cape {town} Etc reports. Diante died on Wednesday, 4 November, in Whipping… Read more »
The Time Ball Tower: The Cape Town landmark that once kept ships on time
Overlooking Cape Town’s historic harbour, the Time Ball Tower at the V&A Waterfront is a reminder of a time when ships relied on mechanical signals and precise timekeeping to navigate the oceans. Once an important part of maritime life in Table Bay, this distinctive landmark has been restored, bringing an… Read more »
Cape Town smash-and-grab hotspots motorists should know
Cape Town motorists are being urged to remain alert at several intersections identified in City reports and community safety warnings, as smash-and-grab incidents continue to affect the city’s road network, Cape {town} Etc reports. It comes after the City of Cape Town’s CCTV network detected 246 smash-and-grab incidents during the… Read more »
Four injured after vehicle ploughs into roadside breakdown scene on Cape Town’s N1
Two Metro police officers and two civilians were injured in a collision on Cape Town’s N1 on Friday morning after a passing vehicle struck them while officers were assisting motorists whose vehicle had broken down, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident reportedly took place shortly after 06:00 on the inbound N1,… Read more »
Cape Town man arrested over alleged threats to shoot complainant and Premier Alan Winde
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Cape Town following a police investigation into threatening messages allegedly targeting Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and another individual, Cape {town} Etc reports. The suspect was arrested in Kensington at approximately 03:30 on Friday, 13 November, after detectives traced him during an investigation into intimidating… Read more »