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- A showery day: Wet spells, then partly clear – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 14 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town features variable cloudiness with a shower during the day, then a brief evening shower or two, otherwise partly cloudy, with a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. The UV index… Read more » - Why LiDAR is changing the future of construction
When people hear the term LiDAR, they often picture laser scanners creating highly detailed digital replicas of buildings. While the technology has become increasingly common across the architecture, engineering and construction sectors, industry experts say the scan itself is only a small part of the story. The real value, they… Read more » - Man arrested at Cape Town airport with 150 live scorpions
An intelligence-led operation at Cape Town International Airport has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man after authorities allegedly discovered 150 live venomous scorpions concealed inside his luggage, Cape {town}Etc reports. The arrest was carried out on Friday, 12 June, during a joint operation involving the Kuils River Stock… Read more » - Wild about good news: The biggest conservation wins of the week
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine From recovering mangrove forests and protected ocean habitats to endangered birds and sharks receiving new opportunities to thrive, these stories highlight the impact of long-term scientific research, habitat restoration and community-driven conservation. Here are some of the most encouraging wildlife stories from around the world between… Read more » - Cape Town artists gain skills through emerging artists programme
For many artists, creating the work is only part of the journey. Building a career around that creativity often requires an entirely different set of skills, from marketing and financial planning to networking and exhibition management. That challenge sits at the heart of the City of Cape Town’s Emerging Artists… Read more » - Cape Point Volunteers invite hikers on scenic coastal walk
A crisp winter morning at Cape Point is set to turn into something special on Sunday, 14 June 2026, as the Cape Point Volunteers open up one of the peninsula’s most scenic coastal routes for a guided community hike. This is not just another walk in the park–it’s a chance… Read more » - Comrades runners are overlooking one key part of training
Every year in South Africa, the build-up to the Comrades Marathon is filled with the usual focus areas: mileage, pacing strategies, nutrition plans, and recovery schedules. But ask experienced ultra-runners what truly separates a smooth finish from a painful struggle, and a less glamorous answer keeps coming up – feet.… Read more » - Langa Library reopens after major upgrades in Cape Town
The quiet hum of pages turning is set to return with renewed energy in Langa, as the local library reopens after a series of meaningful upgrades aimed at transforming it into a safer, more welcoming community space, Cape {town} Etc reports. Located in the heart of the township of Langa, the… Read more » - SARB unveils special R2 and R5 coins marking historic milestones
South Africans will soon begin spotting a new set of commemorative coins in their change, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) introducing special edition R2 and R5 coins from 16 June 2026. The launch coincides with Youth Day and forms part of a broader effort to celebrate milestones that… Read more » - Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival returns for inclusion and change
Cape Town will once again become a space for conversation, creativity and activism when the Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival returns this August. Now celebrating its 20th year, the annual festival will unfold under the theme ‘A Place For All’, highlighting the importance of equality, accessibility and ensuring that women’s voices… Read more »
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