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- Video: Family dispute ends in deadly hockey tournament shooting
A high school hockey game turned into a scene of horror on Monday when shots were fired inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, Rhoda Island, in the United States, reports Cape {town} Etc. Three people were killed and three others were critically injured, city officials said. The violence erupted just after 2:30 pm… Read more » - Animal cruelty case: Muizenberg court imposes maximum sentence
Warning: This article contains images of animal cruelty that may be distressing to sensitive readers A Muizenberg court has imposed the maximum sentence allowed under the Animals Protection Act in a case that began when two emaciated Boerboels were removed from a Seawinds property in 2022, bringing fresh attention to… Read more » - Cachalia confirms SANDF deployment to crime hotspots
The SANDF deployment will begin within 10 days as the government moves to reinforce police capacity in areas battling violent crime, including gang activity and illegal mining, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to eNCA the announcement came after a meeting between the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service… Read more » - Hanover Park shooting: Three suspects arrested over illegal firearms
The Hanover Park shooting has led to the arrest of three suspects after police traced a vehicle linked to the incident on Monday night, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the South African Police Service, members of the Maitland Flying Squad responded to reports of a shooting in Hanover Park… Read more » - I spent a night at Taj Cape Town – Here’s why it’s so luxurious
Spending a night at the Taj Cape Town feels less like checking into a hotel and more like stepping into a perfectly choreographed experience of elegance, comfort and just the right amount of indulgence. Taj, a hotel in Cape Town’s city centre, has a historic façade and sweeping entrance. Inside,… Read more » - It’s official: Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap launches vibrant new local market
A new market has opened in the heart of Bo-Kaap, adding fresh energy to one of Cape Town’s most historic neighbourhoods. As reported by Time Out, the recently launched Bo-Kaap Market is set to become a vibrant platform for local traders, artisans and food vendors, while offering visitors a deeper, more… Read more » - Alan Winde hails Western Cape unemployment rate drop
The Western Cape unemployment rate has dropped to 18.1%, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. The province continues to record the lowest expanded unemployment rate in the country, placing it ahead of other regions in national job creation efforts.… Read more » - Early detection can save lives: Understanding paediatric cancers in SA
In recognition of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday, Tygerberg Hospital and the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital are amplifying their message on the importance of early detection and timely treatment for paediatric cancers. Despite being less prevalent than adult cancers, the significance of early recognition and intervention cannot… Read more » - SA’s unemployment rate sees slight decline, but challenges persist
In a glimmer of hope for South Africa’s challenging economic landscape, the country’s official unemployment rate has decreased to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 31.9% in the previous quarter, Cape {town} Etc reports. This modest decline, reported in the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), reflects a slight… Read more » - The Galileo brings love, life and a little lift-and-twirl chemistry this week
From tender what-could-have-beens and brutally honest dating realities to heartwarming animated adventure and iconic dance-floor chemistry, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is serving a heap of big feelings this week. Expect quiet, soul-stirring romance with Past Lives, a dose of dating truth bombs in He’s Just Not That Into You, family-friendly wonder with The… Read more »
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