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- Simple security measures can protect your home and family
In today’s world, ensuring the safety of your home and family is paramount, and it doesn’t always require extensive measures or large expenses, reports Cape {town} Etc. Fidelity ADT has highlighted some simple yet effective security fixes that believe can make a significant difference in protecting your property. ‘Small changes can… Read more » - Western Cape traffic services intensify efforts against FMD and road hazards
The Provincial Traffic Services in the Western Cape have heightened their enforcement efforts following a significant week of integrated operations aimed at strengthening road safety and managing the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), reports Cape {town} Etc. Between 9 and 15 February 2026, authorities conducted a total of 247 operations, engaging… Read more » - Ramaphosa steps in to break Eskom’s grip
President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again used his State of the Nation address to force momentum into South Africa’s long-running electricity reforms, announcing in 2026 that the country’s transmission assets will be removed from Eskom and placed under a fully independent National Transmission Company of South Africa once unbundling is… Read more » - Where to travel in South Africa when your dog is coming with you
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn/Getaway Magazine Dogs are no longer an afterthought when it comes to travel planning. Across South Africa, a growing number of towns, villages, and coastal escapes have embraced four-legged travellers with open arms. These are places where dogs can walk trails, snooze under café tables, roam beaches and… Read more » - City expands beds before winter
As colder months approach, City of Cape Town officials have opened applications for non-profit shelters seeking support to expand bed space for vulnerable residents, an annual initiative designed to prepare social services for the seasonal surge in demand. Qualifying organisations have until 31 March to apply for assistance through the… Read more » - Chaos erupts on N2 as armed men target motorists in Khayelitsha
A sense of panic gripped motorists on the N2 inbound near Mew Way in Khayelitsha earlier today (Wednesday afternoon) as two armed men dressed in black reportedly caused chaos by pointing guns at passing vehicles, Cape {town} Etc reports. The alarming incident took place shortly before 2pm, leading to immediate concerns… Read more » - Stellenbosch rivals Sandton’s property power
In South Africa’s evolving property landscape, Stellenbosch is emerging as a serious contender to traditional economic heavyweights, and new data suggests its rise is not a passing trend but part of a broader structural shift in where people choose to live, work, and invest. Fresh figures show the town accounts… Read more » - Cape Town International Airport’s R21.7bn upgrade takes off
Travellers passing through Cape Town International Airport can expect major changes soon, after a multibillion-rand upgrade plan was cleared for take-off, a development city officials say could reshape regional travel, tourism, and trade for years to come. The project, valued at R21,7bn and led by Airports Company South Africa, is… Read more » - UCT breaks ground on ARISE Africa skin health institute
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has begun construction on a new skin health institute on its Faculty of Health Sciences campus, a move officials say will strengthen research and skills development for African skin and hair conditions, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to UCT News the sod-turning ceremony held… Read more » - Watch: Marc Lottering, partner survive Mozambique’s deadly cyclone Gezani
By Lisabeal Nqamqhele South African comedian Marc Lottering and his partner Anwar McKay have spoken about their shocking experience surviving a powerful cyclone while on holiday in Mozambique. The couple were spending Valentine’s weekend at Tofo Beach in Inhambane province when Cyclone Gezani struck, bringing destructive winds and large waves… Read more »
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