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- Video: Nepal-Tibet flash floods leave trail of destruction as hundreds remain missing
A powerful surge of muddy water and debris tore through communities near the Rasuwagadhi border crossing between Nepal and Tibet, sweeping away vehicles, bridges, roads and buildings in a matter of moments, Cape {town} Etc reports. Surveillance footage shows people running as the wall of water approaches, while the flood’s force… Read more » - GLP-1 weight-loss drugs raise mental health concerns
GLP-1 medications have become increasingly prominent in weight-management treatment, but a South African psychiatrist is urging users and healthcare professionals to consider the psychological effects that can accompany significant weight loss, particularly among people with existing or undiagnosed mental health conditions. Dr Bavi Vythilingum, a member of the South African… Read more » - Western Cape fire season extended to eight months as El Niño raises wildfire risk
The Western Cape is preparing for a wildfire season that is starting earlier, lasting longer and could put even more pressure on communities, farmers and firefighting teams, Cape {town} Etc reports. Authorities have effectively doubled the province’s traditional fire-season planning period, moving from the usual four months to October through May.… Read more » - Government to evict people from 166 occupied properties
Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is planning to evict people unlawfully occupying 166 state properties across the country, the parliamentary public works portfolio committee heard on Wednesday. This forms part of its Operation Bring Back programme. Most of the occupations are in… Read more » - 6 Cape Town farms to visit for spring picking
Spring marks the start of strawberry season and flower-picking season across the Cape, with several working farms opening their fields to visitors. Here’s where to fill a basket or bucket this season. Helderberg Farm Growing strawberries since the early 1960s, Helderberg Farm pairs its pick-your-own patch with a strong emphasis… Read more » - SASSA October grant increase: Beneficiaries call for R5 000
SASSA beneficiaries are already making their expectations clear ahead of October, with some calling for the Older Persons Grant to increase to R5 000. However, there is an important point to clear up: SASSA has not confirmed an October top-up for the Older Persons Grant. The calls for a bigger… Read more » - Kuils River drug arrest yields mandrax haul
A 37-year-old foreign national is expected to appear in the Kuils River Magistrate’s Court after police arrested him in connection with alleged drug dealing and seized a substantial quantity of suspected drugs, cash and other items during an intelligence-led operation. According to the South African Police Service, the arrest was… Read more » - South Africa welcomed nearly 1 million international tourists in July
South Africa’s tourism sector has once again demonstrated its resilience and appeal as nearly one million international tourists descended upon the country’s stunning landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich history in July 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. With a remarkable 991,696 tourists welcomed during the month, this figure represents a 12.5% increase… Read more » - Blok partners with Weylandts for fully furnished Two-bedroom living at THIRTEENONUP
Cape Town developer Blok has partnered with furniture and interiors house Weylandts to offer buyers of Two-bedroom apartments at THIRTEENONUP in Green Point, a furnished home from day one. THIRTEENONUP, Blok’s 22nd development, sits at 13 Upper Portswood Road in Green Point, Cape Town, between the Atlantic Ocean and Table… Read more » - Western Cape takes action to combat violence on public transport routes
The Western Cape Mobility Department, alongside the City of Cape Town and law enforcement agencies, is intensifying efforts to mitigate escalating violence that has been affecting the Khayelitsha–Somerset West transport route, Cape {town} Etc reports. Violent conflicts amongst operators and users of this vital route have raised serious safety concerns, prompting… Read more »
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