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- Inside the 3.30am Cape Town raid that ended with a woman’s arrest
W0rds: Betha Madhomu/African Insider Western Cape police have seized drugs worth an estimated R1.5 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Khayelitsha, with a 57-year-old woman arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs. Members of the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team, working with the Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, conducted the… Read more » - AARTO speeding fines: Motorists face penalties of up to R3200 in 62 SA municipalities
South African motorists are having to rethink how they approach the speed limit, with the country’s AARTO system now operating in 62 municipalities, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences system officially entered its latest phase in July 2026, bringing a new framework for dealing with traffic… Read more » - Celebrate Women’s Month at J Wellness Circle, Taj Cape Town
This Women’s Month, take some well-deserved time to relax, recharge and celebrate yourself at J Wellness Circle at Taj Cape Town. Throughout August, J Wellness Circle is celebrating women with a specially curated Women’s Month wellness experience, designed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The 75-minute treatment includes a… Read more » - World’s largest research funder lifts ban on South Africa
Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp / Spotlight The United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) has lifted its ban on South Africa, nearly 18 months after its February order to stop work with South Africa created a crisis for HIV and TB research. In January 2025, the United States began… Read more » - South African passport holders can travel visa-free to 101 destinations
For South Africans dreaming of an overseas escape, the passport in your pocket can take you further than you might think. As per report by TopAuto News latest Henley Passport Index, South Africa ranks 50th globally, with access to 101 destinations without requiring a visa before departure. That puts the… Read more » - Western Cape’s chronic medicine service delivers 400,000 parcels monthly
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is taking significant strides in improving healthcare accessibility through its Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU), which currently packages and distributes approximately 400 000 chronic medicine parcels each month, Cape {town} Etc reports. This dynamic approach not only streamlines the medication process but also alleviates… Read more » - Rare megamouth shark washes up in St Helena Bay
A rare deep-sea shark has made an unusual appearance on the West Coast after its carcass washed up in the harbour area of St Helena Bay on Saturday, 22 August. The megamouth shark had reportedly been swimming in the harbour for a short time before it eventually washed ashore near… Read more » - Cape Town braces for rugby fever as Springboks face All Blacks this Saturday
The City of Cape Town is gearing up for an exhilarating encounter as the Springboks take on the All Blacks this Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the sold-out DHL Stadium, Cape {town} Etc reports. Rugby enthusiasts are set to create a vibrant atmosphere in what promises to be one of the… Read more » - Ramaphosa to face Parliament on key governance issues
This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa will take centre stage in the National Assembly, responding to critical questions regarding municipal governance, South Africa’s international standing, and an ongoing investigation surrounding Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Cape {town} Etc reports. The President’s oral replies are set for 2pm on Tuesday, marking an important moment… Read more » - Wijnland Auto Museum: A quirky family outing near Cape Town
For families travelling along the N1, a passenger plane parked beside the road might seem like an unusual sight. But just off the highway in Joostenberg Vlakte, that aircraft forms part of the Wijnland Auto Museum, a quirky attraction filled with vintage vehicles and automotive history. According to a recent… Read more »
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