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- Cape Town expands festive clean-up teams ahead of holiday rush
As Cape Town gears up for one of its busiest times of the year, local officials are increasing their operational capacity to keep public spaces clean, accessible, and welcoming, as the city’s annual Festive Season Cleansing Programme is officially under way. Information released through the City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate… Read more » - Miss Universe 2025: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch takes crown after chaos
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch Fernandez, 25, walked away with the crown during finals in Bangkok, closing what reports describe as one of Miss Universe’s most dramatic seasons in recent memory. Her win immediately sent social platforms buzzing, with some praising her poise, others wondering if judges opted for her as a… Read more » - Activists see hope after national shutdown as talks begin on GBVF response
A quiet but powerful moment swept across South Africa on Friday afternoon as thousands stood still for 15 minutes, marking the #WomenShutdown movement’s largest coordinated action to date. For many in the crowd, the silence was a protest. For organisers, it symbolised something more, the feeling that the country may… Read more » - A taste of summer at The Manor: Familiar flavours, beautifully reimagined
Summer has arrived in the Cape Winelands, bringing with it a fresh new menu at The Manor at Nederburg – a celebration of local ingredients, vibrant colour and soulful flavour. Head Chef Linda Trautmann continues to craft dishes that feel both comforting and refined, combining familiar tastes with creative flair… Read more » - City expands Chinese travel marketing push after campaign hits R20m
Cape Town is scaling up its efforts to tap into the world’s most lucrative outbound tourism market, with the City set to expand its marketing campaign targeting Chinese travellers after early phases generated millions of views across key digital platforms. According to the UN World Tourism Organisation, Chinese travellers were… Read more » - GBV victims travel nearly 200km to reach nearest state shelter
Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp There are no shelters for abused women and children in Beaufort West in the Western Cape’s Central Karoo region. This means they have to travel up to two hours to the nearest shelters, which is not always useful in emergency scenarios. ‘The closest shelter to Beaufort… Read more » - The new rules of tile: A three-part series with Stiles
Where do today’s tastemakers find inspiration? This question was posed to South African tile brand Stiles, and their answer was impressive and unequivocal. ‘We’re no longer interested in following the trends on Pinterest or seeking inspiration from past design eras,’ says the team. ‘We are now actively seeking new design… Read more » - Delft mother shot dead in her sleep as gang violence strikes
A Delft community remains reeling after the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Shime Plaatjies, who was killed in her sleep last month, leaving a young child to face a world without her mother. The attack occurred on 5 October at a home on Tamla Street in Voorbrug, where Plaatjies was staying… Read more » - Ramaphosa sounds alarm as Gender-Based Violence declared national crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stark warning over South Africa’s escalating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis, describing it as a threat not only to the country but to societies worldwide, Cape {town} Etc reports. Speaking at the closing of the G20 Social Summit, the president stressed that no… Read more » - Mzansi street earns global praise in world’s coolest streets list
Cape Town’s iconic Kloof Street has earned a coveted spot on the 2025 World’s Coolest Streets list, securing 22nd place and proudly flying the flag for South Africa on the global stage. The trendy stretch sits between Calle del Barquillo in Madrid and London’s Blackstock Road, placing Kloof Street among… Read more »
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