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- 5.7 earthquake south of Africa was much farther offshore
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded south of Africa on Sunday, 20 September, with a widely shared social media post raising questions about how close the event was to South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 20:54 UTC on 20… Read more » - Hikers urged to take care after four muggings reported near Signal Hill
Hikers making their way around the lower slopes of Signal Hill are being urged to take extra care after four muggings were reportedly recorded above Vista High School during September, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest incident happened after 19:00 on Monday, adding to growing concerns about safety around popular walking… Read more » - Rassie names Boks team to face Australia in Perth
Rassie Erasmus has made a major reshuffle to the Springbok starting XV for Sunday’s Test against Australia in Perth, with Andre Esterhuizen handed the captaincy and Jasper Wiese set to reach a significant career milestone, Cape {town} Etc reports. Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting team that defeated… Read more » - Formula 1 could be heading to the Western Cape under ambitious 2031 plan
A Formula 1 race in South Africa could be one step closer to becoming a reality, with plans now formally on the table for a major new circuit in the Swartland, Cape {town} Etc reports. Blue Mountain Racing (BMR) has confirmed its intention to develop a world-class Formula 1 Grand… Read more » - Parliament reveals R1.48bn in CoCT projects hit by construction mafia
12 construction and infrastructure projects in the City of Cape Town were affected by extortion over the past five financial years, while 16 were affected by intimidation and a further 14 were recorded under construction-mafia activity, Cape {town} Etc reports. The figures come from Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia in… Read more » - Sleep in it, then take it home: Pineapple House Interiors
What began with guests asking if they could purchase the beautiful furniture and décor from Pineapple House Boutique Hotel has evolved into Pineapple House Interiors, a thoughtfully curated collection of bespoke furniture, authentic Indian block-printed textiles and handcrafted pieces created by talented artisans. Since opening their 14-bedroom boutique hotel in a… Read more » - Monwabisi Beach rescue: Three children saved from rip currents
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) averted a potential tragedy on Monday, 21 September, when they rescued three children from perilous rip currents at Monwabisi Beach in False Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. The NSRI Strandfontein station was activated at 16:34 following alarming reports of a drowning in progress at… Read more » - Strong winds damage homes in Mitchells Plain
Residents in Tafelsig were left dealing with significant property damage early Tuesday morning after strong winds swept through the Mitchells Plain area, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service received reports of damage to properties on Maanskynkop Street at approximately 04:35. When emergency crews arrived, they found several… Read more » - Artists invited to bring Hanover Park and Lentegeur’s stories to new MyCiTi stations
Cape Town artists and creative practitioners have an opportunity to help shape the look and feel of two new MyCiTi stations, with the City calling for artwork proposals for Hanover Park and Lentegeur, Cape {town} Etc reports. The call is open to South African residents and artist collectives, with six public-art… Read more » - Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber dies at 27
The death of model Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, is being investigated as a suspected overdose, with police stressing that the exact cause of death has not yet been established, Cape {town} Etc reports. Gerber, 27, died on Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the… Read more »
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