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NSPCA to open criminal case against SAPS officials after police dog’s death
The death of a five-year-old police dog has prompted the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) to take legal action against officials in the South African Police Service (SAPS), following an investigation into the conditions in which the animal was kept. Sky, a Belgian Malinois trained to detect arson, was euthanised… Read more »
Dutch tourist rescued from Little Lion’s Head after hiking injury
A family hike near Hout Bay took an unexpected turn on Saturday afternoon after a 23-year-old Dutch tourist suffered a painful leg injury on Little Lion’s Head, prompting an emergency helicopter rescue, Cape {town} Etc reports. The young woman was hiking with her family when she felt a sudden pop behind… Read more »
Heideveld power cut scheduled as City announces maintenance
Residents in parts of Heideveld should prepare for a temporary electricity interruption next week as the City of Cape Town carries out essential maintenance on the local supply network, Cape {town} Etc reports. The planned work is scheduled for Monday, 9 November 2026, between 08:00 and 12:00. The City has… Read more »
A Taste of Belgium returns to Cape Town for 15th edition
Cape Town residents will get the chance to experience a taste of Belgium without leaving the city when the popular A Taste of Belgium festival returns to Newlands for its 15th edition this November. The annual cultural event will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 at… Read more »
Rassie names Boks team for Italy test in Turin
The Springboks will begin the European leg of their 2026 Nations Championship campaign with a familiar group of players when they take on Italy in Turin on Saturday, Cape {town} Etc reports. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a largely settled matchday 23 for the opening fixture of the competition’s… Read more »
Six travel destinations to put on your 2027 holiday list
Planning your 2027 holiday already? Great! You’re ahead of the game. From tropical island escapes and European cruises to luxury rail journeys and premium local resorts, 2027 is shaping up to be an exciting year for travel. We’ve picked six destinations and experiences South African travellers should have on their… Read more »
Warm with high clouds and a gentle breeze – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Cape Town can expect a warm day, with sunshine filtering through high clouds. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 26°C, while the evening will cool down to around 16°C. The UV index… Read more »
101% electricity price hike hits South Africa
Electricity prices in South Africa have surged by approximately 101% since 2020, significantly outpacing general inflation and deepening the financial strain on households already battling rising living costs. According to the Competition Commission‘s latest Cost of Living Report, cumulative electricity price inflation reached approximately 100.5% by July 2026, compared with… Read more »
Trump moves to suspend South Africa from AGOA
South Africa is facing another setback in its strained relationship with the United States after the Trump administration announced plans to suspend the country from a trade programme that has given local exporters preferential access to the American market, Cape {town} Etc reports. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday, 2… Read more »
NASA explores Cape Town NSRI support for Artemis astronaut rescue
Cape Town’s maritime rescue teams could one day find themselves responding to an emergency unlike anything in their usual line of work: helping astronauts returning from a NASA mission to the Moon, Cape {town} Etc reports. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has been approached by NASA to explore whether its… Read more »