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- Sean Paul South Africa tour: Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban dates
South African summer is about to come with its own soundtrack, with international dancehall star Sean Paul set to perform in Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban this December, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist will make his way across three of the country’s biggest entertainment cities for a… Read more » - Six South Africans still missing after devastating Nepal flash floods
Six South African nationals are still unaccounted for following devastating flash floods in Nepal, with authorities yet to confirm what happened to them, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc reported on six South Africans being among the missing victims, with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) saying on Thursday,… Read more » - Arlo & Co.: A new chapter for a landmark address in Cape Town
What happens when one of Cape Town’s most recognisable historic addresses is transformed into a contemporary urban home? Meet Arlo & Co. – a new residential destination bringing together heritage, hospitality, design and city living at 80 St Georges Mall. Set within the former Waldorf Arcade, Arlo & Co. is reimagining… Read more » - Fossil fuel companies rebuked for greenwashing
Words: Jo-Anne Smetherham, Kholwani Simelane and Patrick Bond / GroundUp Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over ‘greenwashing’ by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. We trust that fossil fuel companies will now think twice about making further unsubstantiated claims about… Read more » - Brent crude breaks above $100 as Middle East tensions rise
Brent crude has moved back above the $100-a-barrel mark, reaching its highest closing level since May as renewed attacks in the Middle East put further pressure on global oil supplies, Cape {town} Etc reports. The international oil benchmark settled at $101.21 a barrel on Wednesday, 9 September, after reaching an intraday… Read more » - Boks still undefeated with TWH Legends Cup win
Rugby, cricket and football legends traded jerseys for golf gloves at the TWH Legends Cup in the Winelands, with the Springboks edging out Bafana Bafana. South Africa’s sporting royalty descended on the Winelands this week, and the Mother City once again played gracious host to greatness. The inaugural TWH Legends… Read more » - Blood donation call issued as Western Cape stocks decline
Blood stocks in South Africa are under pressure, with Cape Town residents urged to donate blood as supplies remain below the levels needed to support patients across the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has appealed to eligible donors to give blood as the… Read more » - Table Mountain volunteers get 3 more years to clear invasive plants
For many people in Cape Town, Table Mountain is part of the city’s everyday landscape. Behind the familiar views, however, conservation teams and volunteers are doing ongoing work to protect the park’s natural vegetation. Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has renewed permits for 29 volunteer groups, allowing them to continue… Read more » - Stellenbosch school gunfire raises safety fears among parents
Parents in Cloetesville are raising safety concerns after gunfire was reported near Cloetesville High School in Stellenbosch on Monday morning, 7 September. Police confirmed the incident occurred in Northend Street at about 6:25am. No injuries were reported. SAPS spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed the complaint to Cape {town} Etc, saying… Read more » - South Africa rules out blanket social media ban for under-16s
South Africa has no plans to introduce a blanket ban preventing children under 16 from accessing social media, despite growing international pressure for tougher online restrictions. BusinessTech reports that the position was confirmed by Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi during a parliamentary question-and-answer session. The issue has gained… Read more »
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