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- Protect Cape Town’s coastline this Mandela Day at Monwabisi Beach
Instead of spending Mandela Day indoors, Capetonians have the chance to make a lasting impact where it matters mos – along the city’s coastline. The Two Oceans Aquarium is inviting volunteers to its second Trash Bash clean-up of 2026, taking place at Monwabisi Beach on Saturday, 18 July, from 9am… Read more » - The Homestead calls on Cape Town to give back this Mandela Day
As Mandela Day approaches, one Cape Town organisation is encouraging residents to think beyond a single hour of service and instead make a lasting difference in the lives of children facing some of the city’s toughest challenges. A legacy of helping children rebuild their futures For more than four decades,… Read more » - Cape Town honours 51 fallen emergency and enforcement officers
Behind every emergency call answered and every patrol completed is someone who chose to serve their community, often at great personal risk. On Saturday, the City of Cape Town paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, paying tribute to staff members who lost their lives while serving residents,… Read more » - SPCA investigates fatal dog cruelty case near Baden Powell Drive
A heartbreaking case of alleged animal cruelty has prompted the Cape of Good Hope SPCA to appeal to the public for information after a dog was found critically injured on a beach alongside Baden Powell Drive, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a statement posted by the Cape of Good… Read more » - Cocktails to kombucha: Gen Z’s changing drinking culture
Not too long ago, catching up with friends often meant ordering a round of cocktails or opening a bottle of wine. These days, another drink is quietly finding its place at the table. Kombucha Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures… Read more » - 43 years of service: Cape Town’s top safety official retires
Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, has paid a heartfelt tribute to Commissioner Robbie Robberts, who has retired after 43 years of dedicated public service. reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures… Read more » - Zuma meets Gupta fugitive, risks losing presidential privileges
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned that former president Jacob Zuma could be stripped of his state-funded presidential privileges, the latest escalation in a political storm triggered by his meeting with fugitive Ajay Gupta in India, reports Cape {town} Etc. The warning came as Ntshavheni also fired back… Read more » - Watch: South Africans in stitches as locals learn to ride Sixty60
The videos are out as the locals learn to ride Sixty60. The reactions are louder. And South Africa is equal parts encouraging and crying laughing, reports Cape {town} Etc. Footage circulating on X this week shows local South Africans in training for Checkers Sixty60 delivery rider positions, stumbling through slalom… Read more » - PowerBall Xtra turns three South Africans into overnight millionaires
Three PowerBall Xtra winners have become overnight multimillionaires after South Africa’s National Lottery recorded its first-ever guaranteed jackpot cascade, with each ticket holder taking home R45 733 457.30. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants,… Read more » - Digital art platform transforms Cape Town cafés into creative spaces
A Cape Town-born digital art platform is turning neighbourhood cafés into unlikely gallery walls. Artsifi, launched in April 2026, allows artists to upload their work to be displayed on digital canvases in participating venues. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures… Read more »
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