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- Gunmen posing as police kill three in Philippi
A quiet night in Lower Crossroads turned into a crime scene in the early hours of Saturday when three young people were gunned down inside a house on Hankomo Street, Philippi East. Police confirmed that the deadly shooting occurred at around 2am, when two suspects allegedly disguised themselves as police… Read more » - Cape Town nightclub under fire after viral social media post
What began as a night out in Cape Town turned into a viral exposé that’s gripped social media and raised major questions about a popular nightclub. Cape Town content creator Bae Keera took to TikTok earlier this week, detailing a troubling encounter he and a friend had at a well-known… Read more » - Nando’s serves flame-grilled shade after Coldplay concert drama
Nando’s is back with its flame-grilled humour, and this time, the punchline comes with a Coldplay soundtrack and a side of scandal. A cheeky promo poster recently surfaced online, offering a free side with any main meal when customers use the code ‘COLDPLAY.’ But it wasn’t just a random marketing… Read more » - South Africa miss out on bronze in WAFCON encounter
Banyana Banyana’s quest to bring home a medal from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations came to a gut-wrenching end on Friday night as they suffered a dramatic penalty shootout loss to Ghana in Casablanca, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a match that swung with tension and passion, South Africa… Read more » - Police return to Saldanha Bay in ongoing search for Joshlin Smith
The South African Police Service has once again descended on Saldanha Bay as the search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith resumes. A heavy police presence was observed in the Middelpos informal settlement on Friday afternoon, as per Smile FM. Officers were seen combing the area, with reports indicating that the… Read more » - Over 1 000 marimba players set to break Guinness World Record
Cape Town’s Grand Arena is about to be transformed into the heartbeat of Africa as over 1 000 marimba players gather to make history, Cape {town} Etc reports. On Saturday, 2 August 2025, an ambitious attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Marimba Ensemble will take… Read more » - Winter in the winelands: Cosy cellars and warm tastings
Winter might seem like the off-season in wine country, but that’s exactly what makes it so appealing. The vines may be bare, but the mood is full. As the mists settle over the mountains and fireplaces are lit across the valleys, the Cape Winelands slow down into a more soulful… Read more » - Cape Town hippo relocated to Plettenberg Bay reserve
In a bold and carefully coordinated operation, a young hippo bull from Cape Town’s False Bay Nature Reserve has been safely relocated to his new home in Plettenberg Bay, following a 17-hour journey that tested planning, patience and precision, Cape {town} Etc reports. The four-year-old animal, known for his territorial… Read more » - Sweden opens Cape Town consulate to strengthen regional ties
The Embassy of Sweden has opened a new consulate in Cape Town to expand its reach across the Western and Eastern Cape, strengthening a relationship deeply rooted in solidarity and shared values, Cape {town} Etc reports. Sweden’s support for South Africa during the anti-apartheid struggle laid the foundation for a… Read more » - Community watch stops crime spree in Cape Town
(Image for illustrative purposes.) A coordinated effort between Cape Town neighbourhood watch groups and law enforcement led to the arrest of three suspects linked to multiple crimes on Wednesday, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to a social media post from Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith, neighbourhood… Read more »
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