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- Local resident’s close call with armed robber highlights airport safety concerns
A recent close encounter with an armed robber near Cape Town International Airport has raised significant alarm among locals, sparking urgent discussions about safety in one of the City’s busiest corridors, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident, shared by resident Clint Ferguson on social media, describes a terrifying encounter that unfolded… Read more » - Lucky Lotto player rings in the new year R65 million richer
The dawn of 2026 brought not just fireworks and celebrations for many, but a life-changing moment for one fortunate Lotto player who closed out 2025 as a R65 million multi-millionaire. With the world mired in the usual New Year’s festivities, this lucky winner added a significant chapter to their story,… Read more » - Partly cloudy with slight drizzle – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 2 January. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. The UV index will reach a moderate. Expect 68% cloud cover during the day and 43% cloud cover forecast for this evening.… Read more » - Swiss ski resort explosion kills around 40 people
Swiss authorities are investigating after around 40 people were killed and about 100 were injured when an explosion and fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana shortly after 01:30 on New Year’s morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Reuters, the Italian foreign ministry relayed that ‘Swiss police… Read more » - Elon’s Neuralink to begin high-volume brain implant production 2026
Neuralink plans to scale production of its brain-computer interface and begin “high-volume production” of implants in 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Reuters the announcement places the technology closer to wider clinical use for people with severe paralysis. Neuralink’s implants have already allowed at least one recipient to control… Read more » - 38-year-old Elsies River man drowns at Strand Beach
A Strand Beach drowning was reported at about 09:35 on New Year’s Day when a woman alerted rescue crews to a swimmer in trouble, city lifeguards and NSRI crews later confirmed, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The South African“A 38-year-old man has drowned at Strand Beach in the Western… Read more » - Albatross saved by tori lines in South African waters
An albatross trailing a fishing trawler about 50km off Cape Point shows why conservationists call for urgent action: the birds follow vessels for discarded bait and risk getting hooked on long lines, reports Cape {town} Etc. Birdwatchers on a Cape Town Pelagics trip described flocks gathering at the stern as… Read more » - Coastal erosion threatens Garden Route homes and local infrastructure
Coastal erosion is eroding beaches and threatening homes along the Garden Route, with ancient dune systems between Kleinkrantz and Gericke’s Point visibly retreating and accelerating in recent months, reports Cape {town} Etc. Municipalities, conservation agencies and landowners met through the Garden Route Environmental Forum to map risks and discuss managed… Read more » - Avoid match day delays: Stormers vs Bulls travel guide
More than 40 000 spectators are expected at Stormers vs Bulls DHL Stadium game this Saturday, so plan your journey early to avoid delays, reports Cape {town} Etc. The City of Cape Town says gates open at 15:00 and kick-off is set for 18:00. A free MyCiTi shuttle will run… Read more » - Watch: IShowSpeed takes Cape Town by storm as part of Africa tour
The vibrant streets of Cape Town have been abuzz with excitement as American YouTuber and live streamer Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, makes his mark in the Mother City. Currently on day three of his ambitious ‘Speed Does Africa’ tour, which kicked off on December 29, 2025, in… Read more »
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