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- Why killing snakes does more harm than good, according to the NSPCA
Spotting a snake in your garden or on your property can be an unsettling experience, but the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is urging South Africans not to let fear dictate their response, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a recent public awareness message, the NSPCA reminded the public that while snakes… Read more » - Authorities seek suspects after 41 bus stoning attacks hit Dunoon
A surge in stone-throwing attacks on buses operating in and around Dunoon has left several commuters injured and prompted renewed calls for the public to help identify those responsible, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Western Cape Department of Mobility, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate and Sibanye Bus Services… Read more » - Khayelitsha library reopens after R3.1 million transformation
The City of Cape Town has reopened the newly refurbished Site B Library in Khayelitsha, bringing an important community facility back into service after it was badly damaged by a fire in 2024, Cape {town} Etc reports. Officially opened by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on Wednesday, the upgraded library has been transformed into… Read more » - Western Cape urged to prepare as powerful cold front set to hit Sunday
With another bout of severe winter weather expected to arrive this weekend, the City of Cape Town is urging residents to prepare now, as emergency services and disaster response teams gear up for an intense cold front forecast to make landfall on Sunday, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the City’s… Read more » - From Ozempic to NAD+: Why longevity medicine is having a moment
From Ozempic to NAD+, the peptide boom has certainly erupted – but what exactly are they? In her latest column, Dr Fawzia Salie breaks down the science behind the wellness world’s biggest buzzword, explaining how these remarkable compounds are transforming the way we think about weight management, healthy ageing and… Read more » - 7 wild and wonderful school holiday outings for Cape Town kids
School holidays mean one thing: kids need somewhere to be, preferably somewhere that doesn’t involve a screen. Cape Town delivers and then some. Here are seven animal encounters and outdoor adventures to keep the little ones busy this holiday. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half… Read more » - South Africa offers China gateway to 1.3 billion African consumers, says Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has positioned South Africa as a ‘reliable supply base‘ for Chinese manufacturers, arguing that the country offers a strategic gateway into Africa’s 1.3 billion-strong consumer market. Mashatile made the remarks during an official visit to Beijing on Monday, where he addressed delegates at the Fourth China… Read more » - Red Tape Unit resolves Overberg farm Eskom billing dispute
A Red Tape Reduction Unit intervention has helped an Overberg commercial farm settle an Eskom billing dispute that dragged on for more than a year. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants, these limited-time deals… Read more » - Parliament advances Tobacco Bill after key committee approval
South Africa’s Tobacco Bill has moved a step closer to becoming law after Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health approved its desirability, allowing MPs to begin detailed discussions on each clause of the proposed legislation, reports Cape {town} Etc. The committee voted overwhelmingly in favour of advancing the Tobacco Products and… Read more » - WCED boosts school security across Western Cape ahead of June holidays
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is stepping up protection for schools across the province, expanding its holiday security programme as concerns over vandalism and burglaries continue to grow during school breaks. Ahead of the 2026 June–July holidays, the department has increased the number of protected high-risk schools from 424… Read more »
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