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- Cape Town welcomes 23 new library leaders on South African Librarians Day
As South Africa marked South African Librarians Day on Thursday, 10 July, the City’s Library and Information Services celebrated the graduation of 23 librarians who completed a leadership development programme aimed at preparing them for the future of public libraries, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the City of Cape Town,… Read more » - Afrikaner woman shares cost of moving to the US as a refugee
An Afrikaner woman who recently settled in Texas has sparked widespread discussion after sharing a breakdown of the costs involved in relocating to the United States through the refugee resettlement programme, Cape {town} Etc reports. As reported by Briefly, the woman, who runs the Facebook page Life in Austin, posted a… Read more » - Somerset Mall trading as normal during power outage
Shoppers planning a visit to Somerset Mall can carry on with their plans, despite a power outage affecting parts of the surrounding area, Cape {town} Etc reports. The popular Somerset West shopping centre has confirmed that it is fully operational on generator power, allowing businesses to continue trading without interruption… Read more » - Prasa retrenchments reduced as task team works to save hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) employees could avoid losing their jobs after a task team established to explore alternatives to retrenchments significantly reduced the number of workers facing possible job cuts, Cape {town} Etc reports. The development follows Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s intervention after Prasa announced plans… Read more » - Five arrested hours after Strand vape business robbery
Five suspects have been arrested within hours of an armed vape business robbery in Strand after Cape Town Metro Police officers tracked down a vehicle believed to have been used in the crime, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith,… Read more » - Exhausted pony rescued after being found pulling overloaded cart
An exhausted pony found struggling to pull an overloaded cart is now receiving care after being rescued by the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA), Cape {town} Etc reports. The rescue unfolded on Monday afternoon when an AWS SA inspector came across the animal while responding to a separate… Read more » - ‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth reveals why South Africa changed her life forever
Shannon Elizabeth, star of 1999’s American Pie, has once again spoken about her affection for South Africa, sharing a heartfelt message on social media that resonated with fans who know just how easy it is to fall in love with the Mother City, Cape {town} Etc reports. Posting a photo from… Read more » - Western Cape SAPS reaffirms fight against firearm crime
The Western Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) says it remains focused on tackling firearm-related crime, stressing that illegal guns continue to be a major driver of serious violent offences across the province. The response follows a media enquiry regarding remarks made by Member of Parliament Ian Cameron. In a… Read more » - Passenger rail returns to the Garden Route after 16 years
After a 16-year absence, passenger trains have once again rolled through the Garden Route, giving hundreds of passengers the chance to experience one of the Western Cape’s most scenic rail journeys while reigniting conversations about the future of rail transport in the province. A milestone for rail in the Garden… Read more » - A mix of sun and clouds – Wednesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features some sun before clouds take over, with a high of 18°C and a low of 10°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect around 76% cloud… Read more »
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