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- Styling between the lines
The moment you realise a space is beautifully designed is rarely the moment you notice the individual materials. It is the quiet rhythm of grout lines across a floor. The way a basin sits naturally against a wall. The way light moves across a surface and catches the finish of… Read more » - 12 SAPS officers arrested in Matlala R360m deal case
SAPS officers arrested over a R360 million tender corruption case are at the centre of a widening investigation. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption detained 12 senior officers and a company director in Pretoria on Tuesday, reports Cape {town} Etc. EXCLUSIVE Several senior police officers,… Read more » - Check into Easy this Easter – City Lodge Hotels has you covered
Easter is just around the corner, and whether you’re planning a long weekend escape to the coast, a cross-border adventure or a staycation closer to home, there’s one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about: your accommodation looking nothing like the photos. We’ve all been there. You book something that… Read more » - Hout Bay fire breaches Constantiaberg towards Constantia Valley
The Hout Bay fire that started above the Pipe Track on Tuesday is spreading towards the Constantia Valley, with smoke and a strong burning smell reported across the area on Wednesday morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to a Deep South Report, the blaze appears to have breached Constantiaberg and… Read more » - Nick Frischke case ruling keeps Hangberg evidence in play
The Nick Frischke case returned to court this week after magistrate Karel Meyer ruled that evidence from a Hangberg house search could be used in the trial, reports Cape {town} Etc. The case stems from the 2023 disappearance of German tourist Nick Frischke in Hout Bay, which set off widespread… Read more » - Cape Town’s R300m Strandfontein Pavillion redevelopment breaks ground
Cape Town’s long-awaited redevelopment of the iconic Strandfontein Pavilion is officially underway, with a R300 million investment set to transform the historic coastal site into a modern, multi-use destination, Cape {town} Etc reports. Geordin Hill-Lewis on Tuesday launched the flagship project along the False Bay coastline, describing it as a significant milestone… Read more » - Watch: Squirrel interrupts remote meeting
A quiet workday took an unforgettable turn when a man identified as James found himself battling an uninvited squirrel in the middle of a virtual meeting, a moment that has since captured widespread attention online. The bizarre encounter unfolded live on a Microsoft Teams call, transforming an ordinary professional setting… Read more » - Cape’s fuel shortages spark hoarding fears, DA to make announcement
Update: 25 March 2026 | 7am The Democratic Alliance is set to make ‘an important announcement’ on rising fuel costs at 11am on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Taking to its social media platforms, the party said the briefing will address the increasing financial pressure facing South Africans as fuel prices continue to… Read more » - 67-year-old Cape Town woman convicted after 15-year R12m drug case
A 67-year-old woman from Kenilworth has been convicted on multiple drug dealing and money laundering charges, bringing a nearly 15-year-long case involving over R12 million worth of drugs to a close, Cape {town} Etc reports. Grace Kunjana was convicted in the Khayelitsha Regional Court on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, after pleading… Read more » - A cool change: morning rinse, then grey skies settle in – Wednesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 25 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a morning shower or two, then a mostly cloudy day, with a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. The UV index will reach a low level of 2.… Read more »
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