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- Food Indaba 2026 puts South Africa’s water future on the table
South Africans know all too well how quickly a water crisis can reshape daily life. Nearly a decade after Cape Town’s Day Zero drought captured global attention, concerns around water security remain firmly on the national agenda as climate change, ageing infrastructure and unpredictable rainfall continue to put pressure on… Read more » - Cape Town’s first MyCiTi electric bus arrives as City prepares for 2027 rollout
Cape Town has taken another step towards cleaner public transport with the arrival of its first battery-electric MyCiTi bus, which will soon begin operating on test routes across the metro before a planned fleet rollout next year. The prototype vehicle marks the beginning of an extensive testing phase that will… Read more » - Cape Flats police recover firearms and hijacked vehicle
Police operations across several Cape Flats communities over the weekend led to the arrest of a teenage suspect, the recovery of two firearms and the discovery of a hijacked vehicle, as officers continued efforts to disrupt criminal activity in identified hotspots. As reported in a South African Police Service update,… Read more » - US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz Tanker attacks
The United States has carried out a new wave of military strikes against Iran, responding to a series of attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that escalated tensions just days into the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader. US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the offensive, stating the… Read more » - Morning clouds give way to sunshine – Wednesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 8 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cool with a cloudy start, with a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. Expect a blanket of clouds during the morning before intervals of bright… Read more » - Shoprite reaches 300 community food gardens across South Africa
As food prices continue to squeeze household budgets across South Africa, many communities are searching for practical ways to improve food security. One solution gaining momentum is the humble community food garden — and Shoprite has just reached a milestone that highlights its growing impact. Turning kitchen scraps into fresh… Read more » - HiAnime arrests shine spotlight on South Africa’s growing online piracy problem
The alleged operators behind one of the world’s largest online piracy networks, HiAnime, have been arrested by Vietnamese authorities, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to IGN Africa, the group built a sprawling operation that stretched across more than 100 illegal streaming websites, earning an estimated R208.3 million ($12.85 million) in advertising… Read more » - Cape Town events generate over R5 billion for local economy
Cape Town’s thriving events calendar continues to do more than entertain crowds, it’s helping drive tourism, create jobs and inject billions into the local economy. The City of Cape Town says its Events Permit Office processed 1 540 event permit applications during the 2025/26 financial year, approving 983 events that… Read more » - Why more South Africans are rethinking the next chapter
As more South Africans rethink what they want from the next chapter of life, the focus is shifting from simply owning a home to enjoying a lifestyle that offers freedom, connection and peace of mind. Increasingly, buyers are placing greater value on how they live rather than simply where they… Read more » - In photos: Organisations step in to save Langa’s second Pride festival
Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana/GroundUp The streets of Langa were brought to life on Saturday as members of the LGBTQIA+ community hosted their second Pride event with a march and other festivities at the Guga S’Thebe Cultural Centre. Led by a truck covered in rainbow flags featuring reigning Miss Drag South Africa… Read more »
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