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- World Migratory Bird Day: What birds can tell us about the health of our world
World Migratory Bird Day falls on 9 May. To mark it, BirdLife International is asking people to look beyond the wonder of migration and listen to what the birds are saying about the health of our planet. Migratory birds carry nutrients across oceans, pollinate plants, spread seeds and help keep… Read more » - First comes clouds, then comes rain – Saturday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 9 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cloudy skies, a breezy evening and late-night showers alongside a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 4, so… Read more » - Update: Cape Town 10K cancelled as severe weather set to hit
Update: 8 May Cape Town’s much-anticipated 2026 Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10K has been cancelled due to severe weather forecasts expected to hit the Western Cape this weekend, Cape {town} Etc reports. Organisers confirmed the decision was taken after consultations with City officials, local authorities and safety teams, with… Read more » - Beyers recalls millions in Easter eggs from Shoprite ahead of liquidation
South African chocolatier Beyers Chocolates was forced to recall millions of rands’ worth of Easter eggs from Shoprite stores shortly before entering liquidation, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to News24, the recall – valued at around R30 million – involved private-label chocolate mallow eggs sold across Shoprite, Checkers and Usave between January… Read more » - BBC Earth curates celebratory line-up for David Attenborough’s centenary
As David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday today, the scale of his influence on how we understand the natural world feels almost immeasurable. For generations of viewers, his voice has been synonymous with discovery, curiosity and a deepening awareness of the fragile systems that sustain life on Earth. Now, to… Read more » - 49 people evacuated in large-scale operation as Gamtoos River floods region
Approximately 49 residents were evacuated from the Gamtoo River Valley in the Kouga Municipality after rising floodwaters cut off access to homes and holiday accommodation, as emergency teams mounted a large-scale rescue operation under dangerous conditions, Cape {town} Etc reports. The dramatic evacuations took place in the early hours of Friday,… Read more » - The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why
Words: Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana / GroundUp Single mother of three and domestic worker Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more per day for transport since Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran on 28 February. She pays R106 a day, 25% of her wage, to take three taxis… Read more » - ConCourt judgment pushes Phala Phala impeachment process ahead
The Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala impeachment process has drawn a firm response from the Presidency, reports Cape {town} Etc. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he respects the court’s decision and remains committed to the Constitution. In a statement issued on Friday, 8 May 2026, The Presidency said Ramaphosa ‘respects… Read more » - Weather alert: Intense cold fronts to batter Cape with floods, winds & snow
The Western Cape is bracing for another bout of severe winter weather as an intense series of cold fronts is set to make landfall from Sunday, 10 May, through to Tuesday, 12 May, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds, rough seas and even snowfall, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the South… Read more » - Taylor Swift tops study on music and driving focus
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) Long drives, taxi commutes and weekend road trips have one thing in common across South Africa: music is almost always part of the ride. But while many motorists swear by certain playlists to keep them alert on the road, new research suggests some artists may… Read more »
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