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- WCED boosts school security across Western Cape ahead of June holidays
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is stepping up protection for schools across the province, expanding its holiday security programme as concerns over vandalism and burglaries continue to grow during school breaks. Ahead of the 2026 June–July holidays, the department has increased the number of protected high-risk schools from 424… Read more » - PIC fund faces scrutiny after billions lost in failed investments
South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) is facing renewed scrutiny after figures revealed that more than R18 billion invested through its Isibaya Fund ended up with companies recording complete losses. The details emerged from a parliamentary response following questions submitted by Democratic Alliance MP Andrew Bateman to the Minister of… Read more » - Tazmin Brits century leads Proteas to huge T20 World Cup win
The Proteas Women produced one of their strongest performances of the tournament so far, with Tazmin Brits stealing the spotlight after powering South Africa to a convincing 88-run victory over the Netherlands, Cape {town} Etc reports. Brits delivered a spectacular unbeaten century at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday… Read more » - Cape Town’s clean audit streak comes to an end
The City of Cape Town has lost its clean audit status, bringing an end to a run that made it the only metropolitan municipality in South Africa to consistently achieve the top audit outcome. The latest findings from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) show that the city’s audit opinion… Read more » - 9 Cape Town museums that aren’t on anyone’s fridge magnet
Between the mountain and the sea, Cape Town and its surrounds have been quietly collecting the unexpected, a submarine in Simon’s Town, a room that still smells of anaesthetic in Observatory, perfume bottles from Roman Egypt in Franschhoek. Most people drive right past. Here’s what they’re missing. Cape {town} Etc… Read more » - Cape Town basks in abundant sun – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 26 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town in plentiful sunshine with a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect around 6% cloud cover during the day, increasing… Read more » - Employee Wellness Week: Why SA workplaces must prioritise heart health
For millions of South Africans, the workplace is where most waking hours are spent. Whether behind a desk, on a factory floor, or working in the field, the daily routines people follow at work can have a major impact on their long-term health. That reality is driving this year’s Employee… Read more » - Warning issued as double trailer truck creates hazard on Ou Kaapse Weg
Motorists are being cautioned to exercise extreme vigilance on Ou Kaapse Weg near Silvermine Gate 2 due to a substantial double trailer truck that has come to a standstill, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Deep South Report, this unforeseen situation presents a significant road hazard, especially under the cloak… Read more » - African penguin population grows at Boulders colony
In a time when alarming declines threaten the survival of the African penguin, hopeful news emerges from the Boulders colony nestled within Table Mountain National Park, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest report from the 2026 annual African penguin census reveals a significant uptick in population, marking a crucial moment for… Read more » - R4.8-billion meant for social grants goes unspent
Words: Marecia Damons / GroundUp The Department of Social Development spent R4.8-billion less than expected on social grants in the 2025/26 financial year. Of the department’s R285.9-billion budget for social grants, R281.1-billion was spent. Officials told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Wednesday that the shortfall was mainly due… Read more »
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