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- Robotics lab opens doors for rural learners
A classroom in rural Mpumalanga has quietly stepped into the future, not through textbooks alone, but through robotics kits, coding platforms and hands-on digital learning designed to prepare learners for a rapidly evolving world, Cape {town}Etc reports. Earlier today, the Shoprite Foundation and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)… Read more » - Helderberg infrastructure upgrades gain momentum
Residents in Strand and the broader Helderberg region are getting a closer look at how large-scale infrastructure investments are reshaping local water and sanitation systems, not through construction sites alone, but through direct public engagement aimed at keeping communities informed about long-term upgrades. During a recent online public meeting held… Read more » - Biggest shows coming to the Artscape theatre this year
The Artscape Theatre is renowned for its world-class productions, ranging from captivating plays and elegant ballets to spectacular Broadway-style musicals. Following the success of 2025 hits such as Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mamma Mia!, 2026 is set to be another exciting year for theatre in Cape Town. With a… Read more » - Watch: Milnerton roaming bat-eared fox, returned to Blaauwberg reserve
A bat-eared fox returned to Blaauwberg Nature Reserve after it was found collapsed in a park, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants, these limited-time deals won’t last long. Snag your discount… Read more » - Cape Point records first 40°C temperature on record
A new Cape Point heat record has put visitors and rangers on alert after temperatures reached 40°C on 11 March, the South African Weather Service confirmed, reports Cape {town} Etc. The reading, posted by SANParks on social media, marks the first time the site has recorded such extreme heat and… Read more » - Rangers rescue penguin chicks from heatwave at Boulders Beach
Rangers at Boulders Beach stepped in to protect vulnerable wildlife as extreme heat swept across the Cape this week. On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, the Table Mountain National Park Marine Unit, working alongside the City of Cape Town penguin rangers, conducted early morning and intensified patrols at the popular… Read more » - Eskom warns of possible power cuts in 14 municipalities amid R110bn debt crisis
State power utility Eskom has warned that it may interrupt electricity supply to several municipalities across South Africa that have failed to settle their electricity accounts. Eskom has initiated a formal consultation process that could lead to electricity being cut in 14 municipalities that have accumulated large unpaid debts. The… Read more » - Fuel crisis brewing? Diesel restrictions start appearing in SA
South Africans are no strangers to rising fuel prices, but a new development in rural areas is beginning to raise concern, diesel sale restrictions. While petrol stations across the country are still operating normally, several agricultural suppliers have started limiting how much diesel farmers can buy each day. The move comes… Read more » - City of Cape Town terminates contractor’s contracts over bribery attempt
The City of Cape Town has taken a firm stand against corruption by terminating all contracts with contractor Triple C Maintenance and Services following an alleged bribery attempt directed at City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo. This decisive action comes as a result of a joint investigation by the City’s Ethics and… Read more » - Three killed in suspected taxi-related shooting at Delft taxi rank
Police in Delft are investigating a triple murder after a shooting at a taxi rank early on Thursday morning left three men dead in what authorities believe may be linked to the taxi industry, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), officers responded to reports of… Read more »
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