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- Love is in the air and on the silver screen this week at The Galileo
From soul-searching journeys and laugh-out-loud friendships to sun-soaked sing-alongs and swoon-worthy romance, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is celebrating love in all its forms this week. As part of The Galileo’s Week of Love, expect a little self-love with Eat Pray Love, big laughs and friendship goals with Bridesmaids, a feel-good… Read more » - Watch: City urges residents to slash water use immediately
Cape Town water supply has fallen by more than 50% after an interruption to raw water flowing from the Theewaterskloof Dam affected the Blackheath and Faure water treatment plants, reports Cape {town} Etc. The shutdown reduced production by roughly 55% and put immediate pressure on bulk storage and distribution networks… Read more » - SANParks to implement indemnity forms at Table Mountain Park gates
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that indemnity forms will now be required at all Table Mountain National Park gates, as part of its updated governance and entry procedures, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to TMNP management, the measure is being introduced as an interim requirement while SANParks phases… Read more » - City of Cape Town condemns Nersa approval of higher Eskom tariff hike
The City of Cape Town has condemned the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to approve higher electricity tariff increases for Eskom, warning that consumers are being unfairly burdened, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the City, NERSA approved an increase in Eskom’s permitted tariff hikes from… Read more » - Elon Musk offers legal backing for Epstein survivors
In a bold move over the weekend, Elon Musk pledged to cover the legal costs of any Jeffrey Epstein survivor who faces lawsuits for publicly naming those responsible for their abuse. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO made the announcement on X, the social media platform he owns, stating: ‘I will… Read more » - SPCA confirms euthanasia of pitbull-type dogs following fatal Cape Town attack
Update: February, 11:30am The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed that two pitbull-type dogs have been surrendered by their owners for euthanasia, requested after a devastating attack that claimed a life in Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident, which has sparked widespread concern and discussion about the responsibilities… Read more » - ANC demands N2 wall pause as safety plan sparks backlash
The ANC in the Western Cape has moved to challenge Cape Town’s controversial N2 Safety Project, calling on the City to put the plan on ice until an independent social impact assessment is conducted and broader community engagement takes place. The party’s intervention comes after Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis released a… Read more » - Road closures anticipated for State of the Nation Address
The City of Cape Town is urging the public to prepare for significant disruptions to traffic as the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place on Thursday, 12 February. Hosted this year at the iconic City Hall, the event draws considerable attention and will see road closures implemented… Read more » - SADAG urges adults to hear teens
As South Africa marks Teen Suicide Prevention Week from 8 to 14 February this week, renewed attention is being placed on a simple but often overlooked act; listening. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has launched its national awareness campaign, ‘We Hear You – Silalele’, urging adults to… Read more » - Proteas flex muscles in World Cup opener
South Africa wasted no time stamping their authority on the T20 World Cup, powering to a dominant 57-run victory over Canada in their opening group match in Ahmedabad on Monday, Cape {town} Etc reports. Put in to bat, the Proteas set the tone early as captain Aiden Markram led from… Read more »
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