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- A sun-drenched welcome to the new week – Monday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 23 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features plenty of sunshine, with a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 6. Expect 0% cloud cover for today,… Read more » - Wildlife roundup: A week of small wins for wildlife around the world
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine This week’s wildlife news stretches from Southern Africa to the Amazon and beyond, offering a mix of rewilding milestones, scientific breakthroughs and stories that remind us just how resilient nature can be. Rhinos return to Kidepo after four decades In a significant rewilding milestone, white rhinos… Read more » - Cape Town port climbs to second
South Africa’s commercial ports have recorded their strongest performance since before the Covid-19 pandemic, marking a notable recovery in ship arrivals after years of disruption. In 2025, a total of 9,342 vessels docked at the country’s eight main seaports, Cape Town, Durban, Richards Bay, Gqeberha, Ngqura, Saldanha Bay, East London… Read more » - Police seize mandrax in Athlone operation
A targeted police operation guided by intelligence in Kewtown, Athlone led to the arrest of a 40-year–old man, as officers found drugs and what appears to be money from illegal activities during a search that took place over the weekend, reports Cape (town}Etc. The operation, which was conducted on Saturday,… Read more » - Anti-gang unit seizes gun, drugs in Strand
A targeted police operation in Rusthof, Strand led to the confiscation of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and suspected drugs, with one man arrested following a weekend search conducted by specialised officers. The operation, which was carried out on Saturday, 21 March, forms part of ongoing efforts aimed at limiting the… Read more » - Rip current rescue saves swimmer at Kleinmond
A coordinated rescue involving quick-acting beachgoers and sea rescue volunteers helped save a 21-year-old swimmer after he was caught in powerful rip currents at Kleinmond Main Beach on Saturday afternoon, Cape {town}Etc reports. The incident unfolded at 1:08pm when emergency crews were alerted to a drowning in progress along the… Read more » - Jazz takes over the Mother City
The Mother City is preparing to trade its everyday rhythm for syncopated beats and late-night melodies as a week-long celebration of jazz transforms streets, squares and stages across the metro from today, 22 to 28 March. Anchored by the internationally acclaimed Cape Town International Jazz Festival, the programme stretches far… Read more » - SA’s parent sense joins global healthtech fellowship
A South African-founded digital parenting platform is gaining global recognition after being selected for a prestigious international health innovation programme. Parent Sense, created by parenting expert Meg Faure, has been chosen to join the 2026 Innovation Hub Fellowship at the Thrive Center at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Faure, alongside… Read more » - Curiosity Cube™ rolls into Cape Town to inspire future scientists
A seven-metre travelling science lab has arrived in Cape Town, bringing hands-on experiments and real-world STEM inspiration to local learners. The Curiosity Cube™, a state-of-the-art mobile lab created by Merck, is currently touring the city as part of its second Southern Africa journey. Designed for children aged 8 to 13,… Read more » - Celebrate harvest season at Jazz under the stars at Vergenoegd Löw
As the 2026 wine grape harvest draws to a close, the historic Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate is set to host an elegant evening of music, food and celebration with its much-anticipated Jazz Under the Stars event on Friday, 10 April. Taking place on the werf in front of the estate’s… Read more »
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