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- Roblox faces Dutch probe over child safety fears
Roblox has landed under regulatory scrutiny in the Netherlands after concerns surfaced that children using the gaming platform may be exposed to harmful content and unsafe interactions. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has opened a formal investigation into the platform, saying it wants to assess whether Roblox is… Read more » - Young man dies in apparent drowning on Table Mountain
A day out on Table Mountain ended in tragedy after a young man died in an apparent drowning at De Villiers Dam near Constantia Nek. Emergency services were alerted after reports that a man had gone missing in the water. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said it was notified… Read more » - Sharks do it again as Stormers fall in Durban
The Sharks have firmly established dominance over their coastal rivals, backing up last week’s success with another statement win as they outgunned the Stormers 36–24 in Durban, Cape {town} Etc reports. The match exploded into life almost instantly when the visitors struck inside the opening minute, forcing an early turnover… Read more » - Gas explosion injures three on Lower Lea Street, Groendal, Franschhoek
A gas explosion on Lower Lea Street in Groendal, Franschhoek left three people injured on 2 February 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. Arrive Alive reported that one adult and two children suffered moderate to serious injuries after the blast. ‘Emergency services responded to the scene of a gas explosion on… Read more » - Epstein Files link Cape Town to emails
Cape Town has emerged as a point of reference in a newly released tranche of documents tied to the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after emails contained in the files linked the city to discussions around model scouting and travel. The disclosure follows the public release… Read more » - DJ Warras investigation: Second suspect appears in court
DJ Warras aka Warrick Stock’s murder investigation moved forward when Gauteng police arrested a 25-year-old Mozambican man in the Marathon informal settlement, Primrose, on the evening of 30 January, reports Cape {town} Etc. Police say the man was detained during a Crime Intelligence-led operation and is expected to appear in… Read more » - No SANDF deployment planned for Cape Flats
Despite rising concerns over gang-related violence in the Cape Flats, the Presidency has confirmed that there are no plans to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the area, pushing back against recent reports suggesting military intervention may be imminent, as per Cape Town news. The clarification comes… Read more » - Rondevlei RAMSAR site draws focus for World Wetlands Day
Deputy Minister Narend Singh will lead World Wetlands Day commemorations at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve on Monday, 2 February 2026, emphasising the role of local knowledge in protecting urban wetlands, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half… Read more » - Video: Armed robbers posing as party guests caught on camera in Philippi
Philippi detectives are investigating a case of house robbery after a surprise birthday party in Browns Farm was targeted by armed suspects over the weekend – an incident captured on video that has since gone viral across social media platforms, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Western Cape police, the robbery… Read more » - Where has all our money gone? A look at government’s wasted billions
Words: GroundUp Staff | Chart: The Outlier Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says the government’s ‘no-consequence‘ culture is keeping the country back from better service delivery and financial performance. Officials implicated in irregular or fruitless expenditure are seldom held to account, Maluleke said in the 2023/24 Public Finance Management Act report, which covered the country’s… Read more »
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