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- Five movies to put you in a Valentine’s Day mood
Whether you’re planning a candlelit couch date, a solo self-love marathon, or a chaotic group watch with friends who definitely have opinions, Valentine’s Day always calls for a solid movie lineup. From timeless love stories to chaotic modern romances, these films guarantee laughs, tears, and at least one ‘this is… Read more » - 10 struggles only Capetonians will understand
Living in Cape Town is a unique experience that comes with its fair share of challenges. From dealing with the unpredictable weather to navigating the city’s notorious traffic, here are 10 struggles that only Capetonians will truly understand. 1. The wind that never sleeps Cape Town’s famous Cape Doctor might… Read more » - New South African app helps shoppers compare grocery prices
Grocify arrives as shoppers hunt for smarter ways to stretch grocery budgets. The Johannesburg-built app lets users compare item prices at Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar and Woolworths in one place, showing local, per-store pricing rather than generic national offers, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape… Read more » - Sunny, clear blue skies – Saturday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 24 January. Today’s weather in Cape Town features blue skies with a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 11. Expect 0% cloud cover for today and 4%… Read more » - SPCA rescues overloaded pony from dangerous loading in Kensington
On 22 January 2026, Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors and the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement Animal Control Unit stopped a cart in Kensington after they saw an overloaded pony struggling in the road, reports Cape {town} Etc. The team acted immediately to detach the animal and assess… Read more » - Kleinvlei Canal cleanup removes 150 tonnes of waste
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) removed about 150 tonnes of solid waste from the Kleinvlei Canal during November and December 2025, concentrating efforts where illegal dumping most affects Eerste River South, Kleinvlei and Dreamworld, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Kleinvlei Canal cleanup is part of a wider plan to… Read more » - Garden Route artist charged after former detective found dead
A well-known Garden Route artist, Bevan van Druten (53) appeared briefly in the Plettenberg Bay Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after police arrested him in connection with the death of Nicky van Heerden, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Herald, the arrest followed the discovery of Van Heerden’s body near… Read more » - Find your new pet at TEARS Catapoolza adoption day
Animal Rescue’s first TEARS Catapoolza of the year is on Let’s make it special for the beautiful cats and many gorgeous little kittens ready for new homes. The TEARS Catapoolza is a cat celebration with a great cause. Come down to TEARS. Cuttest kittens The TEARS kitten ward is bursting… Read more » - BREAKING: Construction workers trapped, retrieved at Waterfront after trench collapse
A rescue mission was underway to free two construction workers trapped after a trench collapsed on Friday at a repair site on the East Pier at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident occurred during an infrastructure repair project and emergency teams moved on to… Read more » - South Africa’s narrow tax base exposed
South Africa’s tax system is carrying more weight on fewer shoulders, with new figures showing a widening gap between the number of people paying personal income tax and those relying on state support. Fresh tax statistics reveal a fiscal imbalance that economists say will be difficult to sustain without meaningful… Read more »
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