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- Trump says US‑Iran deal ‘largely negotiated,’ Strait of Hormuz to reopen
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday a deal with Iran had been ‘largely negotiated,‘ with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was ‘subject to finalisation.‘ ‘An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic… Read more » - From London’s West End to Ster-Kinekor: A Streetcar Named Desire arrives to SA screens
Ster-Kinekor Nouveau is bringing the acclaimed National Theatre Live production of A Streetcar Named Desire to select cinemas across South Africa later this month, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape Town theatre lovers will get the chance to see one of the world’s most talked-about stage productions from London, giving local audiences… Read more » - The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon comes to a triumphant close on Sunday
Cape Town’s Marathon weekend came to a triumphant close this morning as runners filled the streets with record-breaking performances in the highly anticipated Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Cape {town}Etc reports. The 2026 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon took over the streets of Cape Town today, with around 27 000 runners… Read more » - Gunfire erupts outside White House as Secret Service kills armed suspect
Gunfire broke out outside of the White House in Washington DC on Saturday evening, Cape {town} Etc reports. The shooting took place shortly before 6 pm on the evening of 23 May, just outside the White House near the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The area was filled with… Read more » - MSC Cruises wraps up successful South African cruise season
MSC Cruises has wrapped up its 2025/2026 South African cruise season on a high note, Cape {town} Etc reports. With more than 85 000 passengers sailing onboard the MSC Opera across 37 voyages, the cruise line said the strong turnout reflects growing interest among South Africans looking for convenient and affordable holiday… Read more » - Cloudy and cool – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 24 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C. Expect overcast conditions for much of the day. The UV index will remain low at 1,… Read more » - NSFAS under administration: Parliament sets new date for briefing
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has agreed to reconvene its meeting with Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela over his decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration. The committee will now meet on 29 May 2026 after a scheduled session was… Read more » - In Pictures: Gabrielle Union falls for the Mother City
The Hollywood actress declared she ‘left my heart in South Africa’ after a recent Cape Town visit and her Facebook post shows exactly why. Gabrielle Union on a nature walkway in South Africa. Union made a heartfelt stop at Klein Goederust Boutique Winery, describing owners Paul and Makhosazana Siguqa as… Read more » - Morgan Bay seaside escape where the Wild Coast slows beautifully
Tucked along the Eastern Cape’s rugged coastline, just under an hour from East London, Morgan Bay has long been one of the Wild Coast’s quiet achievers. It is the kind of place South Africans speak about with a certain protectiveness, usually followed by the phrase: ‘Don’t tell too many people.’… Read more » - The trending diets secretly leaving skin dry and tired
A May 2026 report on viral nutrition trends found that the carnivore diet poses the biggest threat to skin hydration. With nearly 60% of Americans now following some form of trendy eating plan, a new study by Instant Hydration reveals which popular diets are draining moisture from your skin. The all-meat carnivore diet pulls… Read more »
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