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- Woolworths MyDifference draws attention over new customer terms
Woolworths’ new loyalty programme MyDifference is drawing attention from customers after it emerged that members cannot opt out of marketing communications without losing their rewards. The programme replaces the retailer’s long-standing WRewards and MySchool cards, which are now being phased out as customers are encouraged to switch over to the… Read more » - Ireland deports 42 South Africans in major immigration operation
Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals who were found to be living in the country illegally, bringing renewed attention to immigration enforcement and migration debates in both countries, Cape {town} Etc reports. The operation was carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau after the individuals received deportation orders but… Read more » - Pelican Park High School tops Cape Town energy challenge
Pelican Park High School has emerged as the overall winner of the City of Cape Town’s Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, taking first place in a competition that encourages young people to think differently about energy use and sustainability. The school received a R15 000 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)… Read more » - Boks name 46-man squad for Nations Championship
The Springboks have officially begun preparations for a demanding international season, with coach Rassie Erasmus naming a 46-man squad for the first-ever Nations Championship campaign, Cape {town} Etc reports. South Africa will open the tournament against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July, with Erasmus selecting a squad that blends… Read more » - 5 of the best forest escapes in and around Cape Town
Cape Town and the Western Cape make it very easy to swap city noise for tree-lined paths, filtered light and a slower pace. From a forest on the slopes of Table Mountain to a far-flung Garden Route giant, these green escapes offer easy day trips and bigger adventure breaks in… Read more » - Rain and breezy conditions expected – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cool, cloudy and breezy, with a high of 16°C and a low of 11°C. Expect occasional rain and drizzle during the morning, followed by overcast conditions for… Read more » - Video: Cape Flats drug house raids ignite safety concerns in Mitchells Plain
Concerns over drug-related crime and illegal activities in parts of the Cape Flats have once again come under the spotlight after remarks made in a video featuring Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape {town}Etc reports. The mayor pointed to a residential property in what he described as a problematic area, raising… Read more » - Healthcare outreach brings essential services to Cape Town’s homeless
Homeless individuals living beneath an isolated bridge in Cape Town recently received access to essential healthcare services through a collaborative outreach initiative led by Reed Street Community Day Centre (CDC), PinkDrive and Lancet Laboratories. The initiative, which took place on 25 May 2026, formed part of ongoing efforts by the… Read more » - Yellow Level 1 wave warning for West Coast issued
A Yellow Level 1 warning for destructive waves has been issued for parts of South Africa’s west coast, affecting both the Northern and Western Cape, according to the South African Weather Service. The warning is valid for 24 June 2026, with coastal areas expected to experience strong wave activity that… Read more » - July fuel price outlook brings welcome relief for South African motorists
South Africans could be in line for a welcome break at the pumps next month, with early indications pointing to sizeable fuel price reductions after weeks of pressure from global oil market volatility. The prospect of lower fuel prices comes after international tensions in the Middle East began to ease,… Read more »
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