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- Must-see original films coming this year (that aren’t remakes or sequels)
2026 is looking to be a great year for movies, with several massive blockbusters hitting cinemas in the coming months. However, in this age of cinema, it seems that almost every release is a sequel, reboot, or remake. While these films always draw huge crowds to the theatres, several new… Read more » - SARB keeps policy rate at 6.75 percent amid global risks
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) confirmed it will keep the policy rate at 6.75 percent, saying inflation remains within its target band even as world events threaten economic stability, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted that headline inflation in South Africa was 3.0 percent in… Read more » - Video: Smash and grab suspect clings to moving car
Smash and grab tensions in Bonteheuwel and Langa grew after a video shared by Fight Against Crime showed a suspect hanging onto a moving vehicle in broad daylight, reports Cape {town} Etc. The clip, posted on Facebook, is captioned: ‘Bonteheuwel/Langa: Smash and grab gone wrong after 2pm today‘. In the… Read more » - Café community mourns beloved chef’s untimely passing in Kalk Bay
The picturesque seaside village of Kalk Bay is in mourning following the untimely death of Chef Abu, a cherished figure at the renowned Olympia Cafe and Bakery, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 32-year-old chef passed away on Thursday morning after a brief illness, leaving behind a culinary legacy and a community… Read more » - Easter hope hatches at SANCCOB as chick numbers surge
More than 500 eggs have been admitted to the seabird nursery at SANCCOB this year, and now, chicks are hatching every single day. While the arrival of each tiny bird signals hope, it also brings an urgent reality: the growing need for resources, hands, and support to keep these vulnerable… Read more » - Vlakkenberg fire remains well contained as crews monitor hotspots
The Vlakkenberg fire remains well contained in Table Mountain National Park, SANParks said on Wednesday, 26 March 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. SANParks said crews monitored isolated hotspots along the left flank near Constantia Nek and surrounding wine farm areas. The fire started on Tuesday, 24 March and the latest… Read more » - Call Centres power Cape Town communities
Cape Town’s rapidly expanding call centre industry is doing more than just serving international clients, it is quietly changing lives throughout the city, linking global business needs with communities that are not near the city‘s main business areas. According to the City of Cape Town, new workforce data reveals that… Read more » - South Africa braces for historic fuel price hike next week
South African motorists are facing a devastating fuel price shock, with record increases set to roll out on 1 April. Business Tech reports that the surge in prices, which may reach R10 per litre for diesel and nearly R6 for petrol, has sparked fears of a national crisis as consumer… Read more » - Birdsong Estate in Hermanus – The catalyst for the De Zandt Masterplan
Gradient launched Birdsong Estate in December 2025 as the first residential development within the De Zandt masterplan, introducing 151 architect-designed homes and 6 apartments in a prime Hermanus location. Planned around a revitalised multigenerational lifestyle and positioned at an attractive price point, interest has been strong and positive. The project… Read more » - Cape Town surfer saves Indian man from rip currents at Herolds Bay
On Wednesday morning, 25 March, a life was saved thanks to the swift action of Good Samaritans at Herolds Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. The quick thinking and bravery of a Cape Town surfer and local bystanders rescued a 24-year-old man from India, who was caught in perilous rip currents while… Read more »
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