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- Team South Africa return with global spelling bee achievement
South Africa’s young spelling champions have secured fourth place at the International Spelling Bee competition in China, earning praise for their performance on the global stage, Cape {town} Etc reports. Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng congratulated Team South Africa in a post shared on X, highlighting the learners’… Read more » - Langebaan SAPS stands out with neatest police station award
The Langebaan Police Station has been recognised as the neatest police station in the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, thanks to a significant revamp realised through a public-private partnership, Cape {town} Etc reports. A total of R700,000 was raised through collaboration with Indawo Construction, leading to beautifully maintained gardens, newly painted buildings,… Read more » - Cape Town allocates R100m to combat homelessness and expand shelter facilities
Cape Town has taken a significant step towards addressing homelessness with a budget allocation of nearly R100 million aimed at supporting those sleeping rough and expanding shelter accommodation across the city. This considerable investment includes various build projects set to provide essential services to vulnerable residents, particularly as the winter… Read more » - Affordable Ozempic treatment launches in South Africa next week
South Africans living with type 2 diabetes are set to gain access to a more affordable semaglutide treatment when pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk introduces its authorised copy of Ozempic later this month, Cape {town} Etc reports. The new medicine will officially become available on 27 July 2026, marking the first authorised… Read more » - Western Cape achieves international accreditation in forensic toxicology
The Western Cape Government’s Forensic Toxicology Unit has made history by becoming the first provincial public forensic toxicology laboratory in South Africa to earn international accreditation for drug testing methods. The accreditation was awarded following a comprehensive assessment by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), and the unit was… Read more » - Cape Town sets aside R6 billion to enhance electricity infrastructure
The City of Cape Town is embarking on a transformative journey with an unprecedented allocation of R6 billion towards electricity infrastructure as part of its 2026/27 budget, Cape {town} Etc reports. This ambitious investment underscores a proactive approach to bolster energy reliability, affordability, and the integration of cleaner, sustainable energy sources… Read more » - Western Cape woman says R370 SRD grant is gone before month-end
For one unemployed woman in the Western Cape, South Africa’s R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is helping her survive, but she says it runs out long before the next payment arrives, leaving little room for anything beyond basic groceries, Cape {town} Etc reports. As reported by The South African,… Read more » - South African inflation hits two-year high at 5%
South African inflation climbed to 5% since June 2026, adding pressure to household budgets and pulling the Reserve Bank’s 3% target back into focus, Cape {town} Etc reports. Stats SA said annual consumer inflation rose from 4,5% in May to its highest level since June 2024, after prices increased by… Read more » - Video: Delft taxi driver escapes taxi fire in Matroosfontein
Delft taxi driver escaped injury after a taxi caught fire in Xyris Way, Matroosfontein, on Wednesday morning, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Matroosfontein Neighbourhood Watch’s Facebook post, the driver had just dropped off his first group of crèche children at a crèche in Salberau and was on his… Read more » - Junior Bok triumph followed by lifesaving act in skies
Just days after helping the Junior Springboks defend their World Rugby U20 Championship title, team doctor Dr Clement Plaatjies was called into action during a medical emergency on the team’s flight home, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From… Read more »
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