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- Hotel room dispute fuels Nigeria South Africa banter
Warning: Viewer discretion advised. Clip contains use of profanity A short clip of a row in a hotel room dispute, labelled a ‘hotel room clash’ online, has drawn thousands of reactions after the woman in the footage insists on $20 (about R400) and the man appears to offer a smaller… Read more » - City moves to add 950 hectares to nature reserves
The City of Cape Town has asked the Mayoral Committee to back a plan that would proclaim two new nature reserves and expand five existing ones, adding 950,1 hectares to the city’s protected areas, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the… Read more » - Look: Maitland firefighter delivers her own nephew
An off-duty firefighter delivers nephew in Maitland after stepping in when her brother’s girlfriend went into labour and could not reach hospital in time, reports Cape {town} Etc. 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 » - SAPS promotions: 21 Western Cape officers rise in rank
SAPS promotions at the Western Cape Provincial Office saw 21 officers conferred with new ranks on Monday, 2 March 2026, in a ceremony led by Deputy Provincial Commissioner Maj Gen Preston Voskuil, reports Cape {town} Etc. The cohort included 12 female and nine male officers who moved from sergeant to… Read more » - Dean Macpherson travel controversy tests DA’s transparency and trust
Dean Macpherson’s name sits at the centre of a fresh row over ministerial travel after a City Press report and subsequent correction thrust questions about party transparency into the open, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to EWN, Macpherson has followed party rules for the Brazil trip and welcomed a correction to… Read more » - Why the Cape Town Cycle Tour continues to capture global attention
The excitement is building across the Mother City as the countdown officially begins for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026, set to take place on Sunday, 8 March 2026. With race day fast approaching, cyclists still have a limited window to secure their spot in one of the world’s most scenic and… Read more » - Bold, beachy and beautifully nostalgic: What’s on at The Galileo this week
From high-stakes heists and fishnet-clad chaos to rolling waves and rom-com royalty, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is kicking off the autumn season with an eclectic, sense-awakening mix for all the senses. Expect edge-of-your-seat intensity with Heat, a glitter-dusted dose of The Rocky Horror Picture Show flair, sea salt-scented storytelling with the Wavescape… Read more » - Cape Town dam levels stabilise, but vigilance in water usage is essential
The City of Cape Town’s dam storage levels have stabilised at 53.7%, with recent water usage showing signs of improvement, reports Cape {town} Etc. Over the past week, daily consumption dropped to 1,012 million litres (MLD), a decrease from the previous week’s 1,073 MLD. This welcome trend, however, still exceeds the… Read more » - Iran’s IRINS Makran ablaze in Bandar Abbas amid escalating maritime tensions
In a striking turn of events amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, newly captured satellite imagery reveals that the IRINS Makran, Iran’s largest naval vessel, is engulfed in flames at a military port in Bandar Abbas. The imagery, obtained from Planet Labs PBC and reported by Business Insider, shows a massive… Read more » - Road closures: Cape Town Cycle Tour gearing up for another thrilling ride
As the vibrant city of Cape Town readies itself for one of its premier sporting events, thousands of cyclists are set to descend upon the Mother City for the annual Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 8 March 2026. The eagerly anticipated race, renowned as the ‘World’s Largest Timed Cycle… Read more »
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