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- AI is quietly rewriting daily life
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic idea found in labs and tech events. It has slowly become part of daily life, helping people with things like meal planning, scheduling, document summaries, and even supporting kids with their study plans. Even though the technology has become common, many people… Read more » - Labia Theatre still among world’s best cinemas
Cape Town’s beloved independent cinema, the Labia Theatre, has once again earned a place among the world’s most celebrated movie houses, although its latest ranking signals a noticeable shift. A newly released list of the 100 Greatest Cinemas compiled by Time Out places the historic venue at 74th globally, a… Read more » - Marx and Roos scoop top honours at SA Rugby Awards
A remarkable season for South African rugby was celebrated at the SA Rugby Awards, with Malcolm Marx and Nadine Roos emerging as the standout winners, Cape {town} Etc reports. Springbok hooker Marx was crowned SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year after a dominant campaign in 2025, adding the honour… Read more » - March events draw massive crowds, 300 000 expected in Cape Town
March is shaping up to be one of the most active months on Cape Town’s events calendar, with dozens of sporting competitions, festivals and cultural showcases expected to bring large crowds and a noticeable economic boost to the metro. At least 91 events are scheduled across the city this month,… Read more » - Cape Town pools to remain open as temperatures soar
As Cape Town moves into autumn, temperatures have been gradually dropping. However, current forecasts predict a heat wave in the next week, with temperatures reportedly reaching 37 °C. Fortunately, many public pools across Cape Town have yet to close for the season. Some public pools across the city have already… Read more » - Aucamp reinstates vessels for small-scale fishers, safeguarding livelihoods
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has upheld appeals from small-scale fishing cooperatives in the Traditional Linefish and West Coast Rock Lobster sectors for the upcoming 2026/2027 season, reports Cape {town} Etc. This development, announced during a media briefing attended by local fishermen and their associates, signifies a… Read more » - Former accounts secretary jailed for R13 million fraud at Stellenbosch law firm
The Bellville Commercial Crimes Court has handed a seven-year prison sentence to Alwena Smith, a former accounts secretary who defrauded a Stellenbosch law firm of over R13 million, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 53-year-old was convicted on 171 counts of fraud, 171 counts of interference with data, and four counts of… Read more » - Slow Jams Cape Town is back and your ex might cross your mind
Cape Town’s nightlife is set to slow things down emotionally and musically as Slow Jams Cape Town returns with a late-night R&B experience that promises nostalgia, romance and a few questionable decisions along the way. Taking place on Friday, 21 March at the popular nightclub Club Paradise, the event invites… Read more » - Trump wants a say in Iran’s next supreme leader
Donald Trump has said he wants direct involvement in choosing the next supreme leader of Iran, repeating his desire to see leadership in Tehran that is more favourable to the United States. Speaking to Axios, the US president criticised the possibility that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the assassinated leader… Read more » - Cape Town named best LGBTQ+ city destination at global travel awards
Cape Town is basking in the glow of a significant international accolade, recently being named the Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at the 2026 SPARTACUS Travel Awards held in Berlin, reports Cape {town} Etc. The honour, received by Cape Town Tourism’s Chief Marketing Officer, Briony Brookes, at a ceremony intertwined with the… Read more »
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