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- Nine-year-old South African heads to World Championships
For nine-year-old Karlo Marais, a place at an international sporting championship is no longer just something to dream about. After months of training, fundraising and support from his community, the young Langebaan athlete has boarded a flight to Portugal to compete against some of the world’s best in his age… Read more » - Motorists could soon pay to use this section of South Africa’s N1
A 1.1-kilometre section of the N1 highway near the Beitbridge border crossing in Limpopo could become a toll road, potentially requiring motorists travelling between South Africa and Zimbabwe to pay to use the stretch. According to Newsday, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy disclosed the proposal in a written response to a parliamentary… Read more » - Lavender Hill mass shooting leaves five dead
Five people are dead and three others have been wounded after gunmen stormed a gathering at a home in Lavender Hill, prompting a police manhunt amid renewed concern over gang violence in Cape Town’s southern suburbs. The shooting took place at around 20:00 on Saturday, 24 October, at a house… Read more » - City of Cape Town issues fireworks warning ahead of Diwali and Guy Fawkes
Cape Town is already seeing a sharp rise in complaints about fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes and Diwali, prompting the City to warn residents that illegal sales and displays will not be tolerated, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded at least 62 complaints relating… Read more » - Stormers survive Scarlets scare as Yaqeen Ahmed delivers late double
The DHL Stormers looked to be cruising towards another comfortable home victory. Instead, they found themselves staring at the possibility of a damaging result before a 20-year-old flyhalf stepped up to rescue them, Cape {town} Etc reports. Yaqeen Ahmed scored twice in the final 10 minutes to help the Stormers… Read more » - Look: Killer whales reach False Bay after south coast sightings
Two killer whales have arrived in False Bay after a remarkable journey along South Africa’s coastline, where the pair were linked to several encounters with southern right whale calves. The orcas, a large male accompanied by a female, were eventually located off the Cape coast after days of sightings stretching… Read more » - South African festivals and events to book for December 2026 and January 2027
Planning your December or January escape? South Africa’s summer events calendar is already filling up, with everything from major international concerts and food festivals to camping weekends, outdoor theatre and New Year’s Eve parties. Here are some of the events worth putting on your calendar now. December 2026 Sean Paul… Read more » - Secure your hats, Cape Town – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 25 October 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will feature sunny periods with a windy afternoon, with a high of 23°C and a low of 15°C. The UV index will reach as high as 9, while cloud… Read more » - Fundraiser launched for Pinetown father after hijacking shooting incident
A BackaBuddy fundraiser has been launched to help a Pinetown father cover legal expenses and trauma counselling for his two children following a fatal shooting during an alleged hijacking attempt, Cape {town} Etc reports. The campaign, titled Sidney Hijacking Survivor, aims to raise R500 000 to support Sidney Hill and… Read more » - Sun, sea and sundowners: 20 Cape Town summer musts
Summer in Cape Town comes with a few house rules: wear sunscreen, expect the South-Easter and arrive early or midweek. This list follows those rules. It leans towards quiet coves, weekday slots and open roads, plus a few day trips that need a full tank and a packed lunch. Bookmark… Read more »
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