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- Iran security personnel kill protestors, Trump issues warning
Iran security personnel and Trump feature at the centre of a violent crackdown that has left scores dead and thousands detained, rights monitors say, reports Cape {town} Etc. The unrest began over rising living costs and spread quickly across provinces, putting hospitals under severe strain. Human rights agency HRANA recorded… Read more » - Watch: City deploys workers and upgrades at Milnerton lagoon
The City of Cape Town says work to restore Milnerton Lagoon is gathering pace. Teams have combined infrastructure upgrades with public education to tackle pollution and protect residents, reports Cape {town} Etc. ‘This summer, we’ve employed seven EPWP workers from the Joe Slovo community who are going to help create… Read more » - Watch: Hiker rescued after slip on Lion’s Head trail
Lion’s Head came into focus on Saturday, 10 January 2026, when Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) teams and SANParks Table Mountain rangers helped a 28-year-old hiker who slipped on a loose, sandy section above the first ladder, reports Cape {town} Etc. The teams reached her quickly, treated her on scene… Read more » - Stellenbosch’s open-air wine and food Street Soirées return
The very best season to experience Stellenbosch is back and along with it, the City of Oaks’ famous open-air Street Soirées too. Organised by the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, the Stellenbosch Street Soirées are the opportunity to get a taste of winelands living in an informal, cocktail setting with top wine, street food and live… Read more » - Earth’s invisible ocean could hold more water than all surface seas
Words by Miriam Kimvangu Deep beneath the surface of our planet, scientists have uncovered evidence of a colossal water reservoir that rivals the oceans we sail and swim in, yet no vessel will ever chart its depths. According to econews, at roughly 700 kilometres beneath Earth’s crust, researchers have detected an enormous… Read more » - Update: Pearly Beach fire prompts evacuation alert as conditions worsen
Update: 10 January, 3pm Residents of Pearly Beach are facing a perilous situation as a fire continues to rage, prompting urgent evacuation alerts from local authorities, Cape {town} Etc reports. Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neil, has cautioned that firefighting crews are significantly stretched as they battle two active fires in… Read more » - South African team takes on world’s toughest row for marine conservation
In a display of extraordinary endurance and commitment, four South African adventurers, known as Team Ocean Mavericks, are currently rowing 4,800 km across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row. The race began on 14 December 2025, challenging crews to row unsupported from La Gomera in the… Read more » - Dunoon fire recovery: SPCA steps in to help displaced families and their pets
The aftermath of a fierce fire that swept through Site 5 in the Dunoon informal settlement on Friday morning has left a community in shambles, reports Cape {town} Etc. As devastation lingers in the air and homes are reduced to mere ashes, the road to recovery begins—albeit an arduous one. The… Read more » - Update: Water disruptions affect Southern Suburbs as repairs continue
Update: 10 January, 12pm Residents in several neighbourhoods in the Southern parts of the City are currently grappling with significant water supply disruptions due to a leak in a vandalised pipe, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Water and Sanitation maintenance team has been deployed on-site to address the issue, with… Read more » - Franschhoek fires mostly contained but power outages affect residents
The Langrug area of Franschhoek is slowly recovering from recent devastating fires that wreaked havoc across the region, reports Cape {town} Etc. Fire crews from various organisations, including the Cape Winelands District Municipality, CapeNature, and the Stellenbosch Fire Department, are diligently working to maintain control over the flames that, while… Read more »
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