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- WC prepares for a vibrant festival season boosting tourism and culture
As the year draws to a close, the Western Cape is set to burst into life with an array of cultural and tourism festivals, poised to enhance community engagement, economic vitality, and job creation across the province, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Western Cape Government has announced an exciting line-up of… Read more » - Hisense debuts premium store at Canal Walk with SA-made high-end tech
Hisense South Africa has officially opened its first premium brand store at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, which marks a major achievement for the electronics giant’s nearly three-decade presence in the country. Deputy general manager at Hisense SA, Luna Nortje, says the new store represents more than a… Read more » - Foreign hikers caught off guard in busy Table Mountain rescue weekend
Excitement turned to urgency as Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams were called to assist a series of hikers facing unanticipated challenges on Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain this past weekend, reports Cape {town} Etc. Despite its breathtaking views, the mountain proved once again that its trails can transform a delightful… Read more » - Home of South Africa’s largest tidal pool is getting a facelift
Strandfontein’s ageing pavilion is moving closer to a full transformation, with the City of Cape Town unveiling updated designs and cultural mapping findings at a public open day this past weekend, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the City’s statement, the multi-year refurbishment is being funded through the Recreation and… Read more » - Teacher gunned down outside Kayamandi Primary School
A 54-year-old Stellenbosch teacher was tragically killed in broad daylight near the main gate of a Kayamandi Primary School on Friday afternoon, leaving the community in shock, Cape {town} Etc reports. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that the shooting occurred on Winnie Mandela Drive at approximately 1:10pm. ‘Stellenbosch police… Read more » - Fire breaks out on Table Mountain’s Platteklip trail
A significant fire incident has occurred in the Platteklip area of Table Mountain National Park, prompting immediate action from the South African National Parks (SANParks) this morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. Ground firefighting crews have been dispatched and are currently on the scene, working diligently to contain the blaze that poses… Read more » - Robberies plunge on Table Mountain ahead of festive rush
A major safety turnaround is unfolding on Table Mountain, with new data showing a sharp drop in robberies across the national park as the festive season approaches. South African National Parks has confirmed that strengthened patrols, expanded ranger teams and upgraded technology are delivering some of the most encouraging results… Read more » - Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies after illness at 81
The global music community is mourning the loss of Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican trailblazer whose voice and artistry helped carry reggae far beyond the island’s shores, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cliff (81) died after complications following a seizure and pneumonia, his wife Latifa Chambers confirmed in a heartfelt Instagram message… Read more » - Global study reveals which age groups drivers trust most
Across 18 countries, a new global study has lifted the lid on how age changes the way people judge safety, confidence and risk-taking behind the wheel, and the findings reveal clear generational divides that many motorists might quietly recognise. The research, which was published by Scrap Car Comparison, arrives at… Read more » - Oranjezicht market steps into a new era at the Waterfront
Cape Town’s well-loved Oranjezicht City Farm Market is about to turn a page. From Saturday, 6 December, the market will welcome visitors to a newly built home, a warm timber structure designed to keep its familiar charm while offering fresh possibilities. Set just a few metres from the old site,… Read more »
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