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- Bafana Bafana players get visas but support staff remain grounded
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup travel saga took a partial turn when Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed that all players had received their US visas, but four key support staff members remain without clearance, reports Cape {town} Etc. Support staff still waiting McKenzie announced on X that the assistant coach, team… Read more » - SAWS warns of localised flooding for Western and Eastern Cape
A cut-off low pressure system is forecast to sweep across the central and southern parts of South Africa on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, bringing cold, wet and windy conditions, with localised flooding possible across the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, reports Cape {town} Etc. What Cape residents can expect The… Read more » - 9 Cape Town museums that aren’t on anyone’s fridge magnet
Between the mountain and the sea, Cape Town and its surrounds have been quietly collecting the unexpected, a submarine in Simon’s Town, a room that still smells of anaesthetic in Observatory, perfume bottles from Roman Egypt in Franschhoek. Most people drive right past. Here’s what they’re missing. Cape {town} Etc… Read more » - Woolworths bomb-sniffing dogs deployed after 2 store explosions
Woolworths South Africa brought in specialist bomb-sniffing dogs to sweep stores across the country, days after improvised explosive devices detonated at two of its branches within 24 hours. The retailer took to X to acknowledge the canine teams, writing: ‘Hi Woolies shoppers, this weekend we had a few esteemed guests… Read more » - Inside Tanzania’s Great Migration as 1.5 million animals head north
Tanzania’s Great Migration is underway. Right now, 1.5 million wildebeest, together with hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle, are trekking westward across the Serengeti in one of nature’s most staggering annual spectacles, reports Cape {town} Etc. Now underway as it is every year, Tanzania’s Great Migration, the largest overland… Read more » - Bolt pulls rooftop ads from Cape Town after legal notice
Ride-hailing giant Bolt has shut down a rooftop LED billboard trial on its Cape Town vehicles after the City of Cape Town issued a formal legal notice ordering it to stop the rooftop ads, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Forever Yena News, Bolt began rolling out digital advertising boards… Read more » - Not I But We gives trafficking, GBV survivors second chances
A Cape Town social enterprise is turning a sewing machine into a lifeline for human trafficking and GBV survivors, offering them steady work, healing and hope. A University of Johannesburg report found that 55.5% of all trafficked South Africans are female and traffickers recruit victims from rural areas and exploit… Read more » - Spice, heart and a TikTok: Anu Pillay’s Durban curry story
From R800 and a dream: The Cape Town curry maker who went viral Anushé Pillay moved from Durban with a pot, a pantry of spices and no plan, until TikTok changed everything. ‘My husband handed me his last R800 and said, take your first order. I was terrified, but I… Read more » - Goodwood Bargains Market promises hidden gems and community spirit
A Saturday morning treasure hunt awaits in Goodwood For many Capetonians, few things are as satisfying as discovering an unexpected bargain. Whether it’s a vintage vinyl record tucked away on a market table, a pre-loved book waiting for a new home, or a unique décor piece that adds character to… Read more » - Hermanus accommodation opens for Whale Festival season
Affordable self-catering cottages offer a peaceful base for Whale Festival 2026 Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Hermanus when the town’s famous whale season reaches its peak. With the annual Whale Festival set to return from 2 to 4 October 2026, travellers are already beginning to secure accommodation in… Read more »
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