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- Mitchell’s Pass fire: Crew sent to blaze near Ceres
A new wildfire response is underway at Mitchell’s Pass near Ceres, with a Redstorm 1 crew dispatched to the area. The fire was reported in the Cape Winelands district, prompting the specialist crew to head to the scene as firefighting efforts get underway, as per NCC Wildfires on Facebook. At… Read more » - The animals that return to South Africa every spring
Across South Africa, animals arrive from extraordinary distances. Some have crossed continents, while others have travelled from the cold waters of the Southern Ocean or moved south in response to seasonal food and breeding opportunities. Their journeys bring swallows back to the skies, waders to coastal wetlands and whales close… Read more » - INTERPOL arrests two Turkish fugitives in South Africa
INTERPOL South Africa has arrested two Turkish fugitives in separate operations in KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town, with both men wanted in Türkiye over serious gender-based violence-related offences, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest arrest took place in Isipingo, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, 1 October, when INTERPOL South Africa’s Fugitive Investigation Team,… Read more » - Netanyahu issues warning over FlyDubai attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that whoever is found to be behind the attack on a FlyDubai flight could face a ‘very heavy price’, although investigators have yet to establish who was responsible. The warning came after a FlyDubai aircraft carrying 174 people was forced to make an… Read more » - SASSA hiring new staff to address nationwide shortages
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is moving to fill vacant positions across the country as it works to address staff shortages affecting its offices. SASSA CEO Themba Matlou said the agency has put an intervention plan in place to replace officials who have left, with the organisation aiming… Read more » - Stormers lineout woes cost them against Edinburgh
The Stormers had enough physical power to win in Edinburgh, Cape {town} Etc reports. That is perhaps what will make their 17-13 defeat to the Scottish side so frustrating. Edinburgh deserve credit for a hard-fought victory and, once again, they protected their unbeaten home record against the Stormers. The Cape… Read more » - City opens arts and culture funding applications for Cape Town organisations
Cape Town organisations working in arts, culture and heritage can now apply for City funding to support projects and programmes across the metro, with applications open until 30 October 2026. The City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Development Branch opened its Grants-in-Aid funding window on 1 October, with funding… Read more » - Cape Town suburbs face planned water disruptions from 5 October
Cape Town residents in several areas are being urged to prepare for temporary water supply interruptions from next week as the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate carries out a series of planned maintenance projects and network assessments. The scheduled work includes a major shutdown at the Faure Water Treatment Plant… Read more » - Flying Dutchman Funicular back in service at Cape Point
Words: Bianca Muller/Getaway Magazine The Flying Dutchman Funicular at Cape Point National Park officially re-opened 1 October 2026, once again offering visitors seamless access to one of South Africa’s most breathtaking panoramic viewpoints. Following a period of essential maintenance and a major upgrade to a modern control system, the funicular… Read more » - SAPS hosts All Boys Parliament in Parow
Forty boys from communities across the Western Cape came together in Parow for a two-day All Boys Parliament aimed at creating space for young people to discuss the challenges affecting their lives. The South African Police Service Western Cape’s City of Cape Town District hosted the initiative on 1 and… Read more »
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