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- Mzansi man trends as he raises leopard at home
A man has gone viral on TikTok after documenting what appears to be the early days of raising a leopard in his home, leaving social media users fascinated, confused and concerned. TikTok creator Sunshine Sedi has been sharing daily videos chronicling the leopard’s growth, with each clip labelled by the… Read more » - Wine tasting for grown-ups, juice tasting for the kids: Meet The Country Kitchen at Mont Rochelle
Some restaurants ask you to sit up straight. The Country Kitchen is not one of them. High on the hillside at Mont Rochelle, Sir Richard Branson’s hotel and vineyard above Franschhoek, this is the estate’s easy, all-day table. Just a leisurely stroll from the main hotel, it is the one… Read more » - Free internet access: Cape Town upgrades 590 SmartCape computers at libraries
Thousands of Cape Town residents who rely on public libraries to study, search for jobs and access online services are set to benefit from faster and more reliable technology following a major SmartCape upgrade across the city, Cape {town} Etc reports. This comes after the City of Cape Town completed the… Read more » - Six Michelin stars, one kitchen: Amura’s boldest residency yet
A meeting of culinary giants This August, Amura by Ángel León at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, hosts a four-night residency bringing together Chef Alain Roux and Chef Ángel León, six Michelin stars between them. It’s the most ambitious collaboration the Cape has seen. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape… Read more » - Western Cape remains South Africa’s hottest property market
The Western Cape continues to outperform the rest of South Africa’s residential property market, with the latest figures showing the province recorded the strongest annual house price growth in the country, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the latest Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Residential Property Price Index, residential property… Read more » - Stormers, Women’s Race bring Cape Town road closures
Cape Town is gearing up for one of its busiest sporting weekends of the year, with international rugby, a major Women’s Day road race and Currie Cup action all set to draw tens of thousands of fans across the city, Cape {town} Etc reports. From Friday through Sunday, iconic venues… Read more » - Watch: Trafficked shark to freedom, Blue’s story hits screens
Cape {town} Etc previously reported on Blue’s release into the wild. Now, the Two Oceans Aquarium has shared a documentary that captures the trafficked ragged-tooth shark’s remarkable journey from rescue to freedom, offering viewers a closer look at one of South Africa’s most uplifting conservation stories. According to the Two… Read more » - Jan van Riebeeck Drive rehabilitation completed in Elsies River
Motorists travelling through Elsies River can now expect a smoother journey after the City of Cape Town completed months of rehabilitation work on a key section of Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Cape {town} Etc reports. The upgrade, which began late last year, aims to improve one of the area’s busiest arterial… Read more » - Floyd Shivambu robbed in Cape Town vehicle break-in
South African politician Floyd Shivambu was robbed in Cape Town after an unidentified male allegedly broke into a hired vehicle at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday, Cape {town} Etc reports. While he and members of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement attended a ward candidate verification meeting, the robber was allegedly stealing… Read more » - Watch: 97-year-old woman breaks wing walking world record
A 97-year-old British woman has once again taken to the skies, breaking her own Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Guinness World Records, Betty Bromage first claimed the title in 2022. This week, she successfully updated her record after completing another… Read more »
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