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- Soetwater Mountain pass closes as crews tackle Soetwater fire
Firefighting crews have been deployed after a blaze erupted in the Soetwater area, past Slangkop lighthouse and Kommetjie on Monday, 22 December, reports Cape {town} Etc. Community newsgroups have reported that the Soetwater mountain pass will be closed, and are urging members of the public to steer clear of the area… Read more » - WSAR issues festive season warning after multiple Lion’s Head incidents
Following a series of incidents on Lion’s Head last week, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) is urging all hikers to take extra care, particularly as trails become increasingly busy over the festive period, reports Cape {town} Etc. The first incident occurred on Thursday, when a visiting German hiker fell while… Read more » - Christmas in Cape Town: Where locals go when they skip hosting
For many Capetonians, Christmas Day means swapping a cramped sitting room for a wide-open view, where sun, sea and long-table lunches are firmly on the menu. If you’re planning to be out and about rather than hosting, here are the places locals return to year after year for peaceful, festive… Read more » - Sexy Groovy Love rings in 2026 with two electrifying celebrations
As Cape Town’s summer calendar reaches its crescendo, Sexy Groovy Love is marking the moment with not one, but two standout events designed to carry dancers from the final moments of the year straight into its first golden hours. Set across two iconic venues, Sexy Groovy Love New Year’s Eve… Read more » - ANC demands deputy mayor’s arrest over reckless gun firing at event
The ANC in the Western Cape has called for an investigation after videos emerged allegedly showing Bitou municipality deputy mayor Nokuzola ‘Noksi’ Kolwapi firing a gun into the air during a public mgidi celebration in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, on Sunday, 21 December. Kolwapi, an Ikhwezi Political Movement councillor, was reportedly… Read more » - Secret beaches for when the Cape Town coast is crowded
It’s no secret that our city boasts some of the most inviting beaches in the world, but the locations might be hidden from view. Beach visits are almost essential at the moment to cool off from the January heat, so here are five secret beaches to check out when the… Read more » - Festive feels and feel-good vibes fill the screen at The Galileo
From tender coming-of-age moments and laugh-out-loud festive chaos to soulful reflections, sun-kissed romance and ABBA-fuelled sing-alongs, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is serving peak holiday comfort this week. Expect the heartfelt charm of The Holdovers, full-tilt Christmas cheer with Elf and The Christmas Chronicles, festive mayhem with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, heart-tugging moments in Soul and rom-com… Read more » - City’s traffic crash report: 1 death every 11 hours, 40 minutes
Cape Town’s roads have claimed 3 007 lives in just four years, according to the City of Cape Town’s latest Traffic Crash Report, which analyses all reported road traffic crashes between 2021 and 2024, reports Cape {town} Etc. The report, released by the City’s Urban Mobility Directorate, shows that 262 225… Read more » - Return of the Cheetah Part 2 exposes the illegal trade threatening Africa’s cheetahs
A new Discovery Channel documentary, Return of the Cheetah Part 2, takes viewers deep into the Horn of Africa, where conservationists, filmmakers and rugged terrain collide in a race to save one of Africa’s most endangered big cats. Premiering globally on 20 December, the film documents a real life rescue operation… Read more » - Night markets in Cape Town for warm summer evenings
Who doesn’t relish the idea of unwinding at a vibrant night market? The enticing sounds of bustling festivities, the crackling of open flames, the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling sauces wafting through the air – it’s a sensory experience like no other. Picture the scene: groups of friends laughing, families bonding… Read more »
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