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- Watch: International Women’s Day 2026 UN chief’s message
International Women’s Day 2026 opened with a video message from the United Nations urging renewed commitments to gender equality and concrete policy changes. Rights. Justice. Action. #ForAllWomenAndGirls – the focus for International Women’s Day . “When we are not equal under the law, we are not equal. It is time… Read more » - Adderley Street flower sellers oppose planned rules and tariffs
Words: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp Flower sellers at the iconic Trafalgar Place in Adderley Street are concerned that a new plan by the City of Cape Town will change how their market operates. People have been selling flowers at the market for more than a century. ‘My mom was here, my… Read more » - Sizzling Cape Town heat – Monday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 09 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features sizzling Cape Town heat and clear skies, with a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 8. Expect… Read more » - Free entry to Kirstenbosch this national gardens week
Set against the iconic eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden remains a firm favourite for local and international visitors alike. Following a successful debut, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has confirmed National Gardens Week will run from 9 to 15 March 2026, reports Cape {town}… Read more » - A local guide to Cape Town’s storied theatres
Cape Town’s storied theatres Theatre in Cape Town did not arrive with bright lights and velvet curtains. It began in the early 19th century, when amateur dramatic societies staged performances in makeshift venues to entertain colonial communities and travelling sailors. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for… Read more » - Tsitsikamma’s famous suspension bridge to close for rebuild
Tsitsikamma’s famous suspension bridge to close for rebuild until June 2026 Words By Chiraag Davechand / Getaway For many travellers exploring South Africa’s Garden Route, there is a moment that defines the entire journey. It usually happens when you step onto the swaying suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth, with… Read more » - UCT student builds affordable house using soil and waste
Matimba Mabonda, a master’s student at the University of Cape Town, has completed a three-bedroom house constructed mainly from natural soil mixed with recycled plastic and glass, a pilot project that points to cheaper, greener housing options for struggling families. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for… Read more » - Kuwait drone attack ignites Social Security headquarters tower
A Kuwait drone attack sent a column of fire and smoke over central Kuwait City early on Sunday, as footage shared on social media showed flames consuming part of the Public Institution for Social Security headquarters, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Guardian, the ministry said the main building… Read more » - Table Mountain National Park crews contain Red Hill fire
Fire crews from Table Mountain National Park and the City of Cape Town responded quickly after two vegetation fires broke out in the park’s southern section, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Red Hill fire was contained within 90 minutes, while a separate blaze in Dido Valley remains active as aerial… Read more » - Look: Bantry Bay caves eviction draws sharp community response
The court-ordered Bantry Bay caves eviction cleared 23 people from the Atlantic Seaboard shoreline this week, the ward councillor said, after what officials described as a lengthy process of engagement and repeated offers of support, Cape {town} Etc. Ward 54 councillor Nicola Jowell said the Sheriff of the Court oversaw… Read more »
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