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- Trump warns that ‘a whole civilisation will die tonight’
US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning to Iran, claiming that catastrophic consequences could unfold within hours if a deal to end the conflict is not reached, Cape {town} Etc reports. Taking to Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump escalated his rhetoric, suggesting the stakes have reached a critical… Read more » - Look: WSAR teams pull off triple Cape Peninsula rescues
This Easter weekend, Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) teams responded to four separate incidents across the Peninsula and Jonkershoek trails, with three occurring after dark, Cape {town} Etc reports. Hikers were stranded due to falls, lost paths, or lack of equipment, testing the coordination and skill of rescue volunteers and… Read more » - Choppers deployed as Du Toit’s Kloof fire burns
Firefighters raced against fading daylight on Tuesday evening as a vegetation fire broke out high above the Du Toit’s Kloof Old Pass, prompting an aerial and ground response in the Cape Winelands. The blaze, which was reported at about 5:30pm on 7 April, spread across private land near the mountain… Read more » - Parent raises alarm after Sea Point Promenade scooter collision
A Cape {town} Etc reader has come forward following the publication of a recent article on e-scooter safety along the Sea Point Promenade, sharing a personal experience that highlights the growing concerns raised in the report. In an email, the parent said the issue is not just a matter of… Read more » - Four dead after separate shootings in Mitchells Plain
(IMAGE IS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES) A series of shootings in Town Centre, Mitchells Plain, left four people dead and several others injured on the same day, Cape {town}Etc reports. The most recent incident unfolded during the afternoon today when gunfire broke out in the Town Centre area, leaving seven people… Read more » - Astrophysics graduate powers City’s CAR success story
The City of Cape Town’s Graduate Internship Programme is helping turn academic talent into citywide impact, with the Corporate Application Refresh (CAR) programme giving one Cape Town graduate a permanent place in the City’s digital team, Cape {town} Etc reports. From astrophysics graduate to permanent systems analyst Callan Van Wyk,… Read more » - Two Oceans Marathon 2026: Road closures ahead
Cape Town is gearing up for one of its biggest sporting events as the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon 2026 takes over the city this weekend, bringing with it both excitement and early morning road closures across the southern suburbs. The internationally acclaimed Two Oceans Marathon will take place on 11 and… Read more » - Easter weekend haul includes guns and vehicles in Cape Town
A weekend of intensified enforcement activity across the Mother City resulted in dozens of arrests, the confiscation of illegal firearms and ammunition, and the recovery of stolen vehicles. City enforcement agencies reported a string of coordinated operations that stretched from Crossroads to Philippi East and Mandela Park, where officers intercepted… Read more » - Old-school romance, cliffhangers and ogre-sized laughs at The Galileo
From old-school romance and swashbuckling adventure to jaw-dropping real-life feats and orgre-sized laughs, The Galileo Open Air Cinema presents a bold, genre-hopping line-up under the stars this week. Expect war-tainted Hollywood magic with Casablanca (elevated by a luxe Royale experience), high-seas chaos with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, real-life edge-of-your-seat thrills in… Read more » - Perfect picnic spots in Table Mountain National Park
A Perfect Day Out in Nature Spending time outdoors with family and friends is one of life’s simplest yet most meaningful pleasures. With its sweeping landscapes, fresh mountain air, and diverse picnic areas, Table Mountain National Park offers the ideal setting to turn a regular day into a memorable family… Read more »
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