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- Western Cape High Court dismisses interdict against baboon management plan
The Western Cape High Court dismissed an application by the Liberty Fighters Network and Reyno de Beer which sought to interdict the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) from executing critical aspects of the Action Plan associated with the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan in a legal… Read more » - Ground crews dispatched as fire breaks out on Signal Hill
A fire has just broken out above the Noon Gun area on Signal Hill, shortly after 12pm on Friday, 27 February, reports Cape {town} Etc. Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) Management confirmed that it has dispatched ground firefighting crews. Updates to follow. Also read: Video: Severe red tide triggers mass… Read more » - Why the Cape Town Cycle Tour continues to capture global attention
The excitement is building across the Mother City as the countdown officially begins for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026, set to take place on Sunday, 8 March 2026. With race day fast approaching, cyclists still have a limited window to secure their spot in one of the world’s most scenic and… Read more » - Hill-Lewis enters race to lead the DA
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially stepped into the contest to succeed John Steenhuisen as leader of the Democratic Alliance, Cape {town} Etc reports. On Friday, Hill-Lewis confirmed that he has accepted nomination for the party’s top position, setting the stage for a leadership battle ahead of the DA’s… Read more » - Literacy alarm as Grade 3 pupils struggle to read
Fresh findings from a national assessment have exposed a troubling reality in early education, revealing that 15% of Grade 3 pupils are unable to read a single word in their home language by the end of the school year. The data paints an even more concerning picture in certain language… Read more » - Two South Africans killed on Ukraine war frontlines
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has confirmed that two South Africans lost their lives while fighting on the frontlines of the Ukraine–Russia conflict. Lamola made the disclosure after meeting the families of 17 South African men who were recently brought home following their involvement in the war, during… Read more » - Celebrate Milk Tart Day with four surprising flavour twists
Milk Tart Day variations like you’ve never seen before! South Africa’s quintessential treat will be, rightly so, celebrated on National Milk Tart Day, 27 February. Like everyone else, Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, grew up with the creamy, cinnamon-kissed deliciousness of milk tart… Read more » - Proteas storm into T20 World Cup semis
South Africa booked their place in the ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals on Thursday, becoming the second side to secure qualification with a group match still to play, Cape {town} Etc reports. They were joined in the last four by England, who had already wrapped up their progression earlier in… Read more » - Where to travel in South Africa when your dog is coming with you
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn/Getaway Magazine Dogs are no longer an afterthought when it comes to travel planning. Across South Africa, a growing number of towns, villages, and coastal escapes have embraced four-legged travellers with open arms. These are places where dogs can walk trails, snooze under café tables, roam beaches and… Read more » - A bright sunny Milk Tart Day – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 27 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a bright sunny Milk Tart Day with a high of 24°C and a low of 15°C. The UV index will reach a high level of 9. Expect 1% cloud cover for… Read more »
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