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- Mother of crash victim learns of son’s death months later
A Cape Town mother’s Valentine’s Day turned into heartbreak after she discovered that her 21-year-old son had been lying in a mortuary for months following a fatal crash in Bellville. A report by the Daily Voice, stated that the accident occurred on 30 November 2025. It is alleged that the… Read more » - Cyclist dies from suspected heart attack during Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Town Cycle Tour has confirmed the tragic death of a participant during the 2026 event, believed to have suffered a heart attack. In a heartfelt statement shared with Cape Town Etc, the organisers expressed their condolences, stating, ‘It is with deep sadness that the Cape Town Cycle Tour… Read more » - City’s weekly arrest stats surge as firearms recovery raises concerns
The City of Cape Town has witnessed a significant surge in enforcement actions, with law enforcement agencies recording a staggering 446 arrests in just one week, reports Cape {town} Etc. This figure represents the highest tally of arrests seen in any single week throughout 2023, underscoring the ongoing commitment of the… Read more » - Boeing 737 completes rare Antarctica landing after Cape Town departure
Words: Chiraag Davechand/Getaway Magazine A commercial jet touching down on the frozen surface of Antarctica is not something you see every day. Yet that is exactly what happened when a Boeing 737 MAX 8 recently departed Cape Town and successfully landed on an ice runway deep within the world’s coldest… Read more » - Nutricia baby formula recalled over toxin contamination fears
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding public health, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of specific Nutricia baby formula products due to potential toxin contamination, reports Cape {town} Etc. The affected items include the Nutricia Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Nutricia Aptajunior Nutribiotik 3 (800g), with a… Read more » - Burnout rising as workplace pressures mount
Global workplaces are facing an increasing problem that even things like free lunches, wellness apps, and taking some days off aren’t fixing: burnout, reports Cape {town}Etc. Recent workplace surveys from 2025 show that the problem is getting worse, not better, as over 43% of workers around the world now say… Read more » - Police Minister questions Cape Town’s R120 million wall as a crime deterrent
The ongoing debate surrounding the City of Cape Town’s controversial R120 million N2 wall project has intensified following comments from the Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia. In a striking contradiction to the local government’s rationale for the expenditure, Cachalia states that the wall will not effectively curb crime along… Read more » - Retail rivals react as McDonald’s CEO burger video goes viral
Retail giant Woolworths Holding Limited has taken a light-hearted jab at McDonald’s after a promotional video featuring the fast-food chain’s chief executive went viral online. The moment started after McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski appeared in a video promoting a new burger from the chain’s menu. The clip quickly circulated on… Read more » - Bugatti Grand Tour roars into Cape Town
Cape Town’s dramatic coastline and mountain passes have once again become the playground for some of the world’s most coveted hypercars. The 2026 Bugatti Grand Tour has officially begun in the Mother City, bringing with it a convoy of rare machines worth hundreds of millions of rand. The global gathering… Read more » - Top movies and shows to check out this week
Looking for something new to watch this week? We’ve rounded up the top shows and films that everyone is talking about right now. Whether you’re looking for a film to watch at the cinema this weekend or a TV show to stream during the week, there’s a lot of exciting… Read more »
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