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- CPUT students vow to continue shutdown until demands are met
More than a thousand students gathered at Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s District Six campus as tensions over student demands escalated, with protesters insisting that university operations will remain halted until their concerns are addressed. Students from several CPUT residences travelled to the campus for a mass meeting, with groups… Read more » - Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $1 billion at global box office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has raced past $1 billion at the international box office, cementing its place among the biggest cinema hits of the year and putting the superhero blockbuster within striking distance of even bigger records, Cape {town} Etc reports. While this new addition to the MCU was sure to… Read more » - PowerBall results for Tuesday, 11 August 2026
South African lottery players can check the latest PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results following Tuesday night’s draw, Cape {town} Etc reports. The winning numbers for Tuesday, 11 August 2026, were drawn across both games, giving players the chance to see whether their tickets matched the numbers. PowerBall results The PowerBall… Read more » - 6 Western Cape hikes with the best rewards at the finish
Not every hike needs to end with sore legs and a drive home. Across the Western Cape, some of the province’s most memorable trails come with a built-in reward at the finish. Think mountain reservoirs perfect for a cold dip, forest walks that spill into botanical gardens, wine tastings after… Read more » - Pleasant day with long periods of sunshine – Wednesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be pleasant, with long periods of sunshine, a high of 21°C, and a low of 12°C. Expect bright and mostly clear conditions throughout the day. The UV index will reach… Read more » - Six months after Philippi mass murder, state asks for time to investigate
Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp Two suspects in the mass murder of eight people in Philippi, Cape Town, in January made a virtual appearance in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The prosecutor requested the case be postponed to 25 August to allow the state more time to complete its… Read more » - Cape Point entrance fees 2026: Prices and funicular update
Cape Point remains a popular stop on the Cape Peninsula, but the price of entry depends on where visitors are travelling from. For South Africans, SADC nationals and international tourists, different conservation fees apply at the gate. As reported by The South African, the current tariff period runs until 31… Read more » - On the road with the Living Journey Collection
In the late 1980s, a German and an Irishwoman met in New York. Not the start of a bad joke, but the beginning of a story in hospitality that has taken the couple to the Western Cape, where, forty years after meeting, they now manage a very particular portfolio of… Read more » - Cape Town explores property sale for low-fee school in Retreat
The City of Cape Town is contemplating the sale of a property in Retreat with the goal of establishing a much-needed low-fee school in the area, Cape {town} Etc reports. This initiative comes in response to confirmed demands for additional schooling capacity by the Western Cape Education Department, highlighting an urgent… Read more » - Western Cape unemployment rate dips to 19.5% as SA faces job losses
The Western Cape has managed to keep its unemployment rate below 20% for more than a year, with the latest figures showing a modest improvement despite mounting pressure on South Africa’s broader labour market, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), the province’s unemployment rate… Read more »
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