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- Preggy Padayachee shot dead in suspected R21 hit
Preggy Padayachee has been shot dead in a shooting on the R21, with a friend also wounded in the attack. The incident happened last night in what appears to have been a targeted hit, as reported by Yusuf Abramjee on Facebook. Padayachee was the uncle-in-law of former police Major-General Feroz… Read more » - The best places to see wildflowers in the Western Cape
SanParks announced in a recent post that the annual wildflower season is at its peak. Boasting images of vibrant beautiful wildflowers in full bloom. They have also announced free entry into national parks during the upcoming National Parks week. ‘SA National Parks Week which will be held from 7 to 11… Read more » - Cooler day with long sunny spells – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cooler, with long sunny spells, with a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 8, while… Read more » - Marc Lottering brings comedy, compassion and a little flair to The Hummingbird Ball
Cape Town comedian Marc Lottering is swapping the stage for a night of glamour and giving back as he joins the Kay Mason Foundation’s Hummingbird Ball at Zeitz MOCAA on 7 October, Cape {town} Etc reports. For Marc Lottering, doing good and making people laugh have never been worlds apart. The… Read more » - Mystery illness death at Siberian plague institute sparks quarantine fears
A laboratory worker’s unexplained death at a Russian research institute specialising in plague and other dangerous infections has triggered quarantine measures in Siberia, with authorities working to determine what caused her illness, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to CNN World, the 28-year-old woman, identified by local media as Darya Shipilova, worked… Read more » - ‘I couldn’t let passengers die’: SA pilot helps avert Flydubai disaster
A South African pilot travelling as an off-duty relief crew member helped save more than 170 people after a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to take control of a Tel Aviv-bound aircraft. According to The Citizen, the incident happened aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel… Read more » - Fuel prices set for sharp October increase as petrol rises by more than R3 a litre
South African motorists are in for a painful October at the pumps, with petrol prices set to rise by more than R3 a litre from Wednesday, 7 October 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced the latest monthly fuel price adjustments, with increases also affecting… Read more » - Why wealthy foreigners are choosing South Africa’s ‘Golden Triangle’
South Africa’s Cape Winelands are emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for wealthy foreign buyers, with the so-called ‘Golden Triangle’ of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek drawing interest for its luxury property, security and lifestyle. According to BusinessTech, the three Boland towns are attracting wealthy buyers, particularly from Europe and… Read more » - Cape Town engineer takes urine innovation to Africa final
A Cape Town-based engineering project is heading for one of Africa’s leading innovation prizes, after a urine-recovery system operating at the DHL Stadium was named among four finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Pee-Cycling system, which was co-founded by University of Cape Town (UCT) chemical engineer… Read more » - Cape Town rail vision gets boost as Foreshore plans take shape
Cape Town’s long-running debate over how to use its unfinished Foreshore highways has gained another dimension, with the Capetrain Express backing the City’s newly unveiled Foreshore Precinct Project and calling for provision to be made for a future high-capacity rail corridor, Cape {town} Etc reports. The statement comes as the City… Read more »
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