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- Child rescued in Sea Point human trafficking scare
A suspected human trafficking incident in Sea Point has drawn attention after advocacy organisation Just Advocacy shared details of a child who was reportedly rescued by a female Public Order Police captain on 16 June, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a TikTok post published by Just Advocacy, the child was… Read more » - Flood damage keeps Meiringspoort closed for assessments
The full extent of flood damage in Meiringspoort is becoming clearer after Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers conducted an oversight visit to the area on Thursday, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to information shared by Minister Simmers, severe flooding caused significant damage throughout the poort, with sections of road washed… Read more » - Father’s Day travel edition: What kind of travel dad are you?
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine The dad who somehow turns a roadside stop into a gourmet feast. The one who knows the history of every monument you pass. The photographer who has already been awake for two hours before everyone else emerges from the tent. Travel has a way of amplifying… Read more » - Go Skateboarding Day 2026 brings skate culture to Cape Town
Cape Town’s streets are preparing for a burst of wheels, creativity and community spirit as Go Skateboarding Day Cape Town 2026 rolls into the city on Sunday, 21 June. What started as a global celebration of skateboarding has evolved into something much bigger locally, a gathering that brings together athletes,… Read more » - Man dies after chasing robbery suspects on Jan van Riebeeck Road
A tragic incident on one of Cape Town’s busiest routes has renewed concerns over crime and safety along Jan van Riebeeck Road, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to information shared by crime activist Yusuf Abramjee on X, a man died after allegedly pursuing suspects who had robbed him of his cellphone near… Read more » - Mother City sunshine all day, clear skies to end – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 19 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be clear and bright, with a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. Expect mostly sunny skies throughout the day. The UV index will reach a moderate level… Read more » - GTA VI pre-orders finally get a date
The long wait for Grand Theft Auto VI has reached another milestone, with Rockstar Games finally confirming when eager fans can place their pre-orders after years of rumours, trailers and release-date changes. Rockstar confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin next week on 25 June, giving players… Read more » - Mokoena rescues Bafana’s World Cup hopes
For much of Thursday night, South Africa appeared to be heading towards a second consecutive defeat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Instead, a late moment of composure from Teboho Mokoena ensured Bafana Bafana remain firmly in the fight for a place in the knockout stages, Cape {town}Etc reports. This… Read more » - 9 Father’s Day activities in Cape Town that aren’t a gift set
Father’s Day has a surprisingly moving origin. In 1909, a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd sat in a church in Spokane, Washington, listening to a Mother’s Day sermon. Her mother had died in childbirth, leaving her father, a Civil War veteran, to raise six children alone on a rural farm.… Read more » - Drivers miss hazards, new study finds
Most drivers believe they’re paying attention when they’re behind the wheel. But new research suggests many may be overlooking potential hazards without even realising it, Cape {town}Etc reports. A recent study involving 1,000 motorists found a significant gap between drivers’ confidence in their own awareness and their actual ability to… Read more »
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