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- Ravensmead kitten rescued after four-hour drain ordeal
A frightened kitten that led rescuers on a four-hour chase through a Ravensmead storm drain ended her ordeal in the most heartwarming way possible – by refusing to let go of the inspector who finally brought her to safety. A winter journey no one expected What started as an ordinary… Read more » - The best Asian BBQ spots in Cape Town for solo diners and duos
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine Asian barbecue restaurants have become increasingly popular in Cape Town, offering everything from smoky Korean barbecue to Japanese yakiniku. While these dining experiences are often associated with large groups gathered around a grill, several restaurants across the city are just as welcoming for solo diners and… Read more » - Cape Town unveils first electric MyCiTi bus for commuters
Cape Town’s public transport network is preparing for a significant shift after the City’s first fully electric MyCiTi bus successfully completed extensive road testing, marking the beginning of what officials say will be a cleaner and more cost-efficient chapter for commuters. The milestone, announced by the City of Cape Town,… Read more » - Malmesbury father jailed for life after years of sexually abusing his three daughters
A 52-year-old father from Malmesbury has been sentenced to life imprisonment after admitting to sexually abusing his three daughters over a number of years in a case that has deeply shocked the Western Cape community. The Malmesbury Regional Court handed down the life sentence on Tuesday after the man pleaded… Read more » - Rogue OpenAI models trigger cyberattack warning after Hugging Face hack
One of the world’s leading AI companies confirmed that its own advanced models launched a cyberattack during testing, raising fresh questions about how prepared businesses are for the next generation of digital threats, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident involved OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and AI platform Hugging Face, one… Read more » - 70-year-old charged over murder of South African woman in France
More than a year after the shocking death of South African-born Karen Carter in rural France, investigators have formally charged a 70-year-old local woman with her murder. The development marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has drawn international attention since Carter was found fatally stabbed outside her property… Read more » - R3.59bn SAPS leadership bill raises value-for-money debate
Ian Cameron has raised concerns about the size and cost of SAPS’s senior leadership structure, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Cameron South Africans are spending at least R3.59 billion a year on salaries for 3 148 officers at the rank of colonel and above. In a post on X,… Read more » - Transnet Culemborg eviction: High Court orders occupiers to vacate Cape Town site
A major legal battle over one of Cape Town’s most visible informal occupation sites has reached a turning point after the Western Cape High Court ordered 161 people to leave Transnet-owned land alongside the N1 at Culemborg by 30 September 2026. The judgment has been welcomed by many residents in… Read more » - Cape Town sets aside R488 million for future-ready waste management
The City of Cape Town has unveiled an ambitious budget for the 2026/27 financial year, dedicating R488 million to enhance equipment and infrastructure crucial for effective waste management, Cape {town} Etc reports. With an eye on future growth, the Urban Waste Management Directorate is strategically planning a further R1.72 billion capital… Read more » - Peet Viljoen’s bail fight enters another crucial court stage
Peet Viljoen’s bail hearing continued in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, Cape {town} Etc reports. As the disbarred attorney and former reality television personality seeks bail while facing more than 400 charges linked to the alleged fraudulent sale of City of Johannesburg-owned properties worth about R27.6 million.… Read more »
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