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- US sinks Iranian boats as Hormuz tensions explode
The United States says it has destroyed multiple Iranian vessels near the strategic Strait of Hormuz after Tehran threatened to halt oil shipments through the critical waterway. According to Washington, 16 Iranian mine-laying boats were targeted and destroyed during operations carried out on Tuesday, a move officials say was intended… Read more » - WC ramps up foot-and-mouth disease vaccination efforts with 100,000 new doses
The Western Cape’s battle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) received a significant boost this week as 100,000 additional vaccine doses landed at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday night, reports Cape {town} Etc. This shipment is pivotal to the provincial government’s comprehensive response to the FMD outbreak that has raised concerns among… Read more » - Pastor clarifies Good Hope Centre purchase after fierce scrutiny
The sale of the Good Hope Centre sits at the centre of a spiralling public debate after an online municipal auction closed with a reported R135 million winning bid and a City audit was opened to verify bids and due process, reports Cape {town} Etc. The pastor named as… Read more » - What you won’t be able to stream after the Showmax shutdown
It’s official; after nearly a decade of delivering quality entertainment to South Africans, Showmax is officially shutting down. MultiChoice announced that the streaming service will be phased out due to financial losses in an increasingly competitive streaming market. Following MultiChoice’s acquisition by the French broadcaster Canal+, Showmax announced its official… Read more » - Loop Street eviction spotlights hijacked buildings
A building in Cape Town’s busy Loop Street corridor has become the centre of renewed discussion around illegally occupied properties after authorities moved in to clear occupants from the former Happy Rhino Hotel, an operation that residents say had been anticipated for months. Details of the action first surfaced through… Read more » - NSRI urges caution as Cape Town faces severe heatwave
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a critical warning to water enthusiasts as Cape Town and surrounding areas brace for a severe heatwave, reports Cape {town} Etc. Following an advisory from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), which predicts soaring temperatures from Monday, 9 March, through Friday, 13 March,… Read more » - Tragedy strikes as three shot dead and a teenager injured in Mitchells Plain
In a tragic and alarming incident on the Cape Flats, three individuals lost their lives during a shooting in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain on Tuesday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc. The attack, which has left the community in shock, also resulted in a 15-year-old girl being injured and taken to a local… Read more » - Cape Town Heatwave: Why leaving dogs in cars can turn deadly in minutes
As temperatures soar across Cape Town, animal welfare organisations are warning pet owners about the serious dangers that extreme heat poses to animals, particularly dogs left inside parked vehicles. According to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, a parked car can become dangerously hot within minutes, turning into what experts… Read more » - SAA monitors global fuel uncertainty
As geopolitical tensions continue to shape global energy markets, South African Airways (SAA) says it is keeping a close watch on developments that could influence aviation fuel supply worldwide, while assuring passengers that flights remain unaffected for now, Cape {town}Etc reports. The airline confirmed it is actively monitoring events in… Read more » - Du Toit’s Kloof fire: Crews continue mopping-up operations
Firefighters worked through the night to contain the Du Toit’s Kloof fire burning above the Old Pass road on the Paarl side of the old tunnel, according to the Cape Winelands District Municipality, reports Cape {town} Etc. The municipality confirmed that its Fire Services teams responded to the blaze with… Read more »
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