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- CT firefighters face rising demand as International Firefighters Day approaches
On 4 May 2026, the world will come together to honour the bravery and commitment of firefighters on International Firefighters Day, Cape {town} Etc reports. In Cape Town, this occasion is particularly significant as the local Fire and Rescue Service marks a momentous year, responding to over 30,000 incidents—a staggering increase… Read more » - Sports Minister McKenzie rejects xenophobia claims amid rising crime crisis
The South African landscape is once again grappling with the complex interplay of crime, migration, and socio-political tension, as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie seeks to clarify allegations of xenophobia against the nation, Cape {town} Etc reports. Amid a crime crisis that has shaken communities, McKenzie defended South Africa’s stance and highlighted… Read more » - Video: Refugee mothers say SASSA grants were cut after new green ID demand
A group of Somali refugee mothers say they have been left without income for months after being told they now need a South African green ID book to continue receiving their social grants despite previously qualifying using valid refugee permits. Briefly News reports that the concerns surfaced in a video… Read more » - Human remains found in crocodile during search for missing businessman
In a chilling twist to a week-long search, human remains have been discovered inside the intestines of a crocodile retrieved from the Komati River near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Authorities suspect the remains may belong to a businessman who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances, Cape {town} Etc reports. The search for the… Read more » - Home Affairs suspends officials over AI-generated citations fiasco
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is grappling with an unexpected scandal as it suspends two senior officials due to the discovery of apparent Artificial Intelligence-generated ‘hallucinations’ that were wrongly attached as references to the newly Cabinet-approved Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection. The shocking revelation has… Read more » - 23 Jump Street brings high-energy family fun to Rivergate
New indoor adventure spot adds trampolines, pickleball and toddler play zones to Cape Town’s growing family entertainment scene Cape Town parents are always on the hunt for new ways to keep kids active without relying on screens – especially when the weather turns cold or windy. Now, families in the… Read more » - Mostly cloudy with showers expected later – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 3 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mostly cloudy and mild, with a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. Expect dry conditions through much of the day before showers move in later… Read more » - Chaos after Coca-Cola truck looted on Van Reenen’s Pass
Chaos after Coca-Cola truck looted on Van Reenen’s Pass Motorists travelling through Van Reenen’s Pass on Friday were caught in massive traffic delays after a Coca-Cola truck was allegedly looted on the busy N3 route Cape {town} Etc reports. Videos shared widely on social media show people removing crates from the truck… Read more » - Ashley Judd reflects on Desmond Tutu at Cape Town cathedral
A quiet moment in Cape Town that carried decades of meaning A visit to Cape Town’s historic St George’s Cathedral has stirred powerful reflection from American actress and activist Ashley Judd, who revisited memories stretching back to her youth and her first encounter with the voice of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.… Read more » - Luxe & Little PlayHub opens in Claremont for families
A new kind of play space is reshaping family time in Claremont Claremont’s family scene has just gained a fresh addition that blends play, rest, and lifestyle all in one place. The newly opened Luxe & Little PlayHub is not your typical indoor play centre. Instead, it’s designed as a… Read more »
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