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- A wild day: heavy rain, strong winds, then a calmer finish – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 28 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town features heavy morning showers, cloudy and windy conditions, with a high of 15°C and a low of 7°C. Expect a wet and blustery start to the day, with a severe… Read more » - Overnight power outage planned for Deep South
Thousands of residents across Cape Town’s Deep South are expected to experience a planned overnight electricity interruption as the City undertakes essential upgrades aimed at improving the reliability of the local power network, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest advisory issued by the City of Cape Town warns that electricity… Read more » - Cape Town crowned world’s most beautiful city 2026
Cape Town has once again claimed a major international accolade, this time earning the title of the world’s most beautiful city after thousands of people across the globe voted on the places they find most visually captivating. The latest rankings, which were published by Time Out, saw the Mother City… Read more » - Retreat kidnapping plot foiled as four arrested
A suspected kidnapping plot was thwarted in Retreat after members of the Western Cape Flying Squad intercepted a vehicle linked to the alleged plan, leading to the arrest of four men and the seizure of firearms and ammunition, Cape {town} Etc reports. The operation was launched after the South African… Read more » - Woodstock woman shot dead as police investigate murder
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A 31-year-old woman was shot and killed in Woodstock early on Saturday morning, with police now investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the South African Police Service, the shooting incident happened in Aberdeen Street shortly after 7am, where… Read more » - Voter registration at 64%, four months before elections
Words: GroundUp After the registration weekend on 20 and 21 June, there were 28.5-million people on the voters’ roll. That’s about 64% of people in South Africa who are 18 years and older. The percentage has not increased since the last government elections in 2021, when there were 26.2-million people… Read more » - Water maintenance planned across Cape Town suburbs
Cape Town residents in several suburbs are being encouraged to prepare for temporary water supply interruptions over the coming days as the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate rolls out another round of planned maintenance aimed at strengthening the municipal water network, Cape {town} Etc reports. The scheduled work forms part… Read more » - Muizenberg to Kalk Bay seaside walk & charity shop finds
As school holidays begin, many Cape Town families are turning to simple, affordable outings that don’t require much planning but still feel special. One of the most loved options remains the coastal stretch between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay a route that blends ocean views, local character, and small everyday discoveries.… Read more » - Pepper rescued after 11 days missing on Table Mountain
Cape Town’s Table Mountain became the centre of an emotional 11-day search-and-rescue mission after a small terrier named Pepper went missing during a routine walk above Oudekraal, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a post shared by the Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR), what followed was not just a rescue operation,… Read more » - West Coast superbloom returns with flower and foodie adventure
Every few years, the West Coast quietly shifts from rugged landscape to living colour. After the right winter rains and a stretch of patience from the soil below, dormant seeds respond in unison, turning open fields into waves of orange, yellow, purple, and white. In 2026, early signs of this… Read more »
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