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- Western Cape festive blitz: Police seize thousands of drugs and illegal firearms
As the festive season gains momentum across the Western Cape, ongoing police operations are beginning to show measurable results, with officers reporting a series of arrests linked to firearms, ammunition, and large quantities of drugs in separate incidents across the metro. Law enforcement teams deployed as part of safer festive… Read more » - WSAR volunteer’s ride rewrites history
In a remarkable feat that bridges endurance, logistics, and purpose, a Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) volunteer has made history by becoming the first person ever to mountain bike in both Africa and Antarctica on the same day, Cape {town} Etc reports. The historic ride took place on Friday, 19… Read more » - Swift rescues at Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay
(IMAGE IS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES) Emergency responders were kept busy along the Mossel Bay coastline on Friday evening, where a non-fatal drowning incident at Diaz Beach was followed earlier by a maritime assistance operation near the harbour. Rescue teams were alerted after eyewitnesses raised the alarm about swimmers in distress… Read more » - Cape Town prepares landmark land auction
Cape Town is preparing to place a significant portion of its public land portfolio into the market next year, in a move aimed at stimulating investment, development, and long-term economic growth across the metro. Set for 26 February 2026, the planned auction will see around 50 City-owned properties offered for… Read more » - Watch: US content creator speaks out after Cape Town robbery
A visit to Cape Town took an unexpected turn for US YouTuber and content creator Salah Brooks after she fell victim to theft while stopping at a local coffee shop, an experience she later shared with millions of followers online. Brooks, who commands a large audience on TikTok, posted a… Read more » - Bekkersdal shooting claims nine lives
A late-night shooting at a township tavern west of Johannesburg has left at least nine people dead and 10 others injured, prompting a large-scale police manhunt and renewed concern over violent crime in South Africa’s urban communities. The attack unfolded shortly before 1am on Sunday in Bekkersdal, a township about… Read more » - Camps Bay High confirms phone ban from 2026
A significant shift is on the horizon for learners at Camps Bay High School, where the use of cellphones during the school day will come to an end from the start of the 2026 academic year. From January 2026, pupils will be expected to either leave their phones at home… Read more » - The ‘December reset’ guide to Cape Town
There’s something about December in Cape Town that feels like a collective exhale. The city softens, the light turns golden, and everything – from the tides to the temperature – seems to invite you to slow down. Whether you’re a local needing a year-end reboot or a traveller looking for… Read more » - Cape Town’s bringing the ‘sun’ in Sunday – weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 21 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a sunny day, with a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 12. Expect 4% cloud cover during the day… Read more » - Blaze destroys restaurant and rooms at historic Laborie Wine Estate
A fire tore through parts of the historic Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday, resulting in the destruction of Giovanni’s Restaurant and eight Werf accommodation rooms, while firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to the estate’s iconic Manor House, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to an official statement… Read more »
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