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- Cape Town races into global car culture top three
Cape Town’s love affair with cars has earned it a place on the world stage. According to new research released by Autotrader, the Mother City has been ranked third globally for car culture, placing it alongside heavyweight automotive hubs such as Austin in the United States and Toronto in Canada.… Read more » - Public pools shift to weekend hours in Cape Town
Cape Town’s public swimming pools are entering a new phase of their summer operations following a festive season that drew thousands of residents and visitors to municipal facilities across the city. Most community pools will now scale back to weekend-only access as the school term resumes, after a peak period… Read more » - Education department blames late applications for unplaced learners
Words: Marecia Damons/GroundUp As schools reopened this week, some learners are still without places, leaving parents to seek assistance from Western Cape Education Department (WCED) offices. When GroundUp arrived at the district office in Mitchells Plain at 7:30am, more than 200 parents were already queuing in the hope of securing… Read more » - Creecy plans tougher laws on drinking and driving
South Africa is set to overhaul its driving laws, with the Department of Transport planning to remove the country’s legal alcohol limit for drivers. Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy announced that Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) will be amended to make any drinking and driving illegal,… Read more » - SA Rugby announces 2025 Player of the Year nominees
South African rugby’s biggest individual honours are shaping up to be a heavyweight contest, with Malcolm Marx set to go head-to-head with four of his own Springbok teammates for the 2025 SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year crown. Marx, who claimed the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the… Read more » - Table Mountain named one of the world’s most captivating mountain ranges
A new international eye-tracking study conducted by JustCover has identified the world’s most beautiful mountain ranges, showcasing South Africa’s own Table Mountain as a remarkable 14th on the list. This research, which harnesses cutting-edge eye-tracking technology, reveals more than just a ranking; it highlights the stunning vistas that capture our… Read more » - Holiday harvests threaten octopus populations along Garden Route coast
Holiday harvests are putting growing pressure on common octopus populations along the Garden Route, with long-term surveys showing sharp declines at popular rock-pool sites, reports Cape {town} Etc. Mark Dixon of the Strandloper Project says current regulations allow two octopus per person under a recreational permit. ‘What the current quota… Read more » - R430m boost to Helderberg sewer system begins across Strand
The City of Cape Town has launched a R430 million programme to strengthen the Helderberg sewer system, reports Cape {town} Etc. They are focusing on the Trappies Bulk Sewer rehabilitation, upgrades to the Gordon’s Bay pump station and rising main and targeted pipe replacements across Somerset West and Strand. According… Read more » - Parents queue at WCED offices over missing school placements
A long line of parents and learners formed outside the Western Cape Education District (WCED) office a day after schools reopened, as families searched for school placements for their children, reports Cape {town} Etc. Parents said their children, from Grade 1 to high school, missed the first day of term… Read more » - Cape Town turns summer into a sell-out as a new generation takes flight
Cape Town is basking in a remarkable festive season as it experiences a significant rise in international arrivals, marking a vibrant start to the year for its tourism sector, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to data from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) welcomed over 1.12 million two-way… Read more »
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