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- WSAR airlifts hiker after fall in Jonkershoek reserve
A 60-year-old hiker was airlifted from the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve on Thursday morning after falling about 40 metres from the Second Waterfall trail near Stellenbosch, reports Cape {town} Etc. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) said that the man was walking with a group when he reportedly stepped awkwardly, slipped and… Read more » - Watch: Jeremy Clarkson says prostate cancer was caught in time
Jeremy Clarkson is alive, well, and using his platform to potentially save lives. The television presenter posted a video message on X via The Farmer’s Dog account on 21 June 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. He confirmed that his prostate cancer was caught early and urges men everywhere to get… Read more » - Bafana’s height disadvantage exposed at the World Cup
Height clearly is not everything, but Bafana rank among the smallest squads at the 2026 edition of the competition. With an average height of just 178.8cm, South Africa are officially second shortest of all 48 nations at the tournament. Only Saudi Arabia, at 178.7cm, have a shorter average squad height… Read more » - In photos: Registration for elections 2026 gets off to a slow start
Words: GroundUp Staff / GroundUp The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is holding its nationwide general Voter Registration Weekend on 20 and 21 June across the country. Voting stations were opened for eligible citizens to register for the first time, update their details or check their registration status… Read more » - ‘Nobody answers’: Audit raises fresh concerns over SAPS response systems
A DA audit conducted across South Africa has revealed that more than half of the country’s police stations could not be reached telephonically using their officially listed contact numbers, Cape {town} Etc reports. The findings have reignited concerns around the state of policing, emergency response systems and public safety in the… Read more » - Two political figures killed amid upcoming election weekend
South Africa’s final voter registration weekend before local government elections was overshadowed by bloodshed after two political figures were gunned down within an hour of each other in different parts of the country, Cape {town} Etc reports. In Gqeberha, ANC ward councillor Sicelo ‘Scelo’ Mleve was shot and killed during a… Read more » - AARTO rollout in SA could leave motorists dealing with two traffic fine systems
South African motorists are being urged to pay closer attention to traffic fines as the long-awaited rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system edges closer to becoming a nationwide reality, Cape {town} Etc reports. While many drivers believe AARTO will instantly replace the current system, experts say… Read more » - Johannesburg nurse says modern fatherhood needs empathy, not silence
A Johannesburg healthcare worker, Bafana Manyisa, is speaking out on masculinity and fatherhood in South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. Manyisa, an Operational and Outreach Team Leader at Dis-Chem and Dis-Chem Baby City Clinics, believes that the idea of masculinity is overdue for change, arguing that true strength is found in… Read more » - 7 cosy Cape Town food spots to warm up this winter
From fireplaces to comfort plates, the city leans into seasonal dining Cape Town’s autumn and winter seasons have a way of slowing everything down. This is the season where restaurants shift into their most inviting form, with warm interiors, crackling fireplaces and menus built for comfort. These spaces offer more… Read more » - Cape Town set for a mix of sunshine and clouds – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 21 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mostly clear with a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect around 77% cloud cover during… Read more »
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