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- Cape Town family outings this festive season
With schools out and the festive season in full swing, families across Cape Town are making plans to enjoy the warm-weather break. The Mother City’s range of outdoor spaces, creative hubs and educational attractions has grown for 2025, bringing fresh programmes, extended hours and new activities designed for children of… Read more » - RCL Foods recalls Bobtail and other pet foods nationwide
RCL Foods has recalled selected dry dog and cat foods after tests found elevated levels of the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol, known as DON, reports Cape {town} Etc. The company said it found the issue during verification testing and has moved quickly to remove affected stock. The recall covers brands including Bobtail,… Read more » - Update: Collective effort brought the fire under control
A joint effort by multiple agencies and careful placement of resources brought the fire under control by about 05:00 this morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Jermain Carelse released a statement on SmileFM saying that crews are now monitoring a few remaining hot spots near Gleneagle Road.… Read more » - Springboks end 13-year Dublin hoodoo with gritty win
On Saturday, the Springboks ended a 13-year winless run in Dublin with a physical, controlled 24-13 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, reports Cape {town}Etc. Keeping South Africa unbeaten on their year-end tour and handed them a rare win on Irish soil. The Springboks struck early. Good forward work from… Read more » - Motor trade sales show significant growth despite drop in fuel sales
In an encouraging sign for South Africa’s economy, the motor trade sales recorded a robust year-on-year increase of 8.7% in September 2025, measured in real terms at constant 2019 prices, reports Cape {town} Etc. This increase has been largely driven by a significant leap in new vehicle sales, highlighting a growing… Read more » - Sunny, windy weather expected with a slight chill – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 23 November. Today’s weather in Cape Town features clear blue skies with a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. The UV index is forecast to reach an extreme level of 11. Expect 5% cloud cover throughout… Read more » - Cape Town man charged with R18 million cocaine possession denied bail
A Cape Town man has been refused bail after being charged with possession of cocaine worth R18 million. The High Court of the Western Cape dismissed 36-year-old Christopher Carelse’s appeal on Thursday, confirming that he will remain behind bars as the case progresses. The saga began when Carelse and a… Read more » - Grootbos set to host historic freestyle chess grand slam final
This December, the stunning Grootbos Private Nature Reserve will welcome the world’s elite chess players as it hosts the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals. Scheduled from the 8th to the 11th, this luxurious venue, nestled between the mountains and the sea in the Western Cape, will play a pivotal… Read more » - Bonteheuwel resident recognised as ‘crime fighter of the year’
Bonteheuwel’s own Deen Solomons has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Crime Fighter of the Year’ at the City’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards ceremony held on Saturday at the Civic Centre, Cape {town} Etc reports. The event, which saw over 200 nominations submitted across various categories, serves to honour the commitment… Read more » - G20 leaders’ in SA adopts climate declaration without US involvement
Leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, adopted a declaration on Saturday that underscored global challenges without the involvement of the United States. This significant declaration, which is being described by one White House official as shameful, signifies both a triumph for global cooperation and a source of… Read more »
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