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- Warmer day with long sunny spells – Saturday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 11 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be slightly warmer with long sunny spells, with a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. Expect minimal cloud cover during the day before increasing clouds this evening.… Read more » - Mandela Day ideas: 7 simple ways to give back from home in South Africa
As Mandela Day draws closer on 18 July, WWF South Africa affirms there are ways for your 67 minutes to make a meaningful difference from home, Cape {town} Etc reports. While community clean-ups, food drives and volunteering events remain an important part of the annual tradition, not everyone has the flexibility… Read more » - Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to November
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, giving the commission additional time to complete its work. The commission’s final report, which was originally due to be submitted by 31 August 2026, must now… Read more » - UAE introduces visa on arrival for eligible South African travellers
The United Arab Emirates published revised 2026 regulations on categories of visa-free and visa-on-arrival entry. Six other nations, including South Africa, are now eligible for a conditional visa upon arrival, subject to stringent residency requirements, Cape {town} Etc reports. The UAE has reportedly introduced a new visa-on-arrival arrangement for eligible South… Read more » - Driving observation study reveals motorists miss key road details
Most drivers like to believe they’re fully aware of everything happening around them on the road. But new research suggests that confidence and observation don’t always go hand in hand. Fresh findings from car insurance comparison platform MoneySuperMarket show that while three out of four motorists believe they notice everything… Read more » - Luxury car probe puts crypto crime in focus
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) The recent seizure of luxury vehicles suspected of carrying fraudulent registration details has renewed attention on the sophisticated financial networks that often underpin organised crime. While investigators continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the impounded vehicles, an expert says digital currencies are becoming an increasingly… Read more » - Western Cape teen earns Junior Portrait Awards honour
South Africa’s next generation of artists stepped into the spotlight in Cape Town as this year’s Junior Portrait Awards celebrated young creatives whose work explores identity, emotion and contemporary social issues, Cape {town}Etc reports. Among the standout winners was 17-year-old Western Cape learner Kenah Seba, whose thought-provoking portrait secured third… Read more » - Watch: Female motorist breaks silence on N2 Hell Run attack
A female motorist has broken her silence about a terrifying cement block attack on the N2 ‘Hell Run’ in April, igniting urgent calls for enhanced safety measures on the notorious stretch of highway, reports Cape {town} Etc. The attack left her hospitalised for three days with facial injuries and changed… Read more » - The longevity revolution: Why modern women are investing in ageing well, not looking younger
The future of beauty is no longer about turning back the clock, it’s about ageing well. In her latest column, Dr Fawzia Salie explores the longevity revolution, sharing why more women are investing in long-term health, vitality and confidence instead of simply chasing youth. For decades, the beauty industry sold… Read more » - From London, With Love: The Savoy’s iconic Afternoon Tea returns to Cape Grace
Cape Grace, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, proudly welcomes back From London, With Love, the celebrated collaboration that brings The Savoy’s iconic Afternoon Tea to the V&A Waterfront for a second year. Following the success of last year’s debut, the two hotels, both part of the Fairmont family, reunite to present… Read more »
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