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- Cape Town hotels claim Forbes Travel Guide spotlight
In global travel circles, recognition from Forbes Travel Guide carries serious cachet, and its 2026 Star Awards have again placed Cape Town firmly on the luxury map. The latest rankings spotlight top-tier stays across more than 100 countries, with 2 400 hotels, spas, restaurants and cruise experiences assessed by anonymous… Read more » - Pretty How Town premieres in Cape Town during Pride
A new South African feature film, Pretty How Town, premiered at an invite-only screening in Cape Town on 4 February, ahead of its nationwide cinema release on 20 February. The event took place at Ster-Kinekor V&A Waterfront and welcomed cast, crew, industry peers and members of the Cape Town Pride… Read more » - Bafana choose high-altitude base for World Cup charge
Bafana Bafana have taken a calculated step in their build-up to the 2026 Fifa World Cup by selecting Universidad del Futbol in Pachuca, Mexico, as their tournament base. The decision ties directly to the team’s focus on sharpening preparation conditions ahead of football’s biggest stage, with the academy closely linked… Read more » - Video: Stellenbosch student brawl probe
Viewer discretion is advised: A video circulating online shows a physical altercation that reportedly unfolded inside McDonald’s at Stellenbosch during the early hours of Saturday morning, Cape {town}Etc reports. The clip now widely shared across social platforms appears to capture the confrontation involving individuals believed to be students from Stellenbosch… Read more » - Proteas cruise into Super Eight after perfect pool run
The South Africa cricket team have stormed through Group D in the T20 World Cup, securing three wins from three matches to book their spot in the Super Eight stage in India and Sri Lanka, Cape {town} Etc reports. Captain Aiden Markram’s side have already beaten Canada, Afghanistan and New… Read more » - Cape Town still on watch as water use misses target
Recent rainfall may have brought short-term relief, but Cape Town remains firmly in the drought danger zone, with water consumption still exceeding the city’s daily target. The City of Cape Town says usage has dropped thanks to conservation efforts, but demand continues to sit above the 975 megalitres per day… Read more » - Metro police fight against counterfeit driver’s licences leads to 114 arrests
Metro Police, Law Enforcement, and Traffic Officers conducted a series of patrols across the city, resulting in the arrest of 365 suspects over the past week, reports Cape {town} Etc. Among these arrests, one motorist in Parow was caught with a fraudulent driver’s licence and additional equipment for producing fake documents,… Read more » - Cape Town to auction iconic Good Hope Centre and 50 other city properties
The City of Cape Town has announced an imminent auction of approximately 50 diverse properties, with the renowned Good Hope Centre set to headline the event scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026. This significant initiative aims not only to generate financial returns but also to unlock profound economic, social, and… Read more » - Court stops shacks from being built on District Six
Words: GroundUp / Matthew Hirsch ‘Simply because we are living in the space, we are deemed to be criminals,’ says Ghaalib Beck, a resident of the Stroompie informal settlement in District Six in Cape Town. Beck and dozens of other people live in shacks and tents in the settlement, without… Read more » - Uitsig painting project paints first homes under MURP
Uitsig painting project has begun in Uitsig, with the City of Cape Town and the Atterbury Trust launching a pilot to paint 22 homes along Carnation Avenue, Aster Avenue, Tambotie Court and Erica Road as the first visible step in Phase 1 of the Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme, reports Cape… Read more »
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