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- 7 places to get the most out of the last of winter
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn/Getaway Magazine Across South Africa, August offers a unique blend of seasonal experiences that disappear within weeks. Southern right whales arrive along the coast, mountain air stays crisp enough for rewarding hikes, wetlands teem with birdlife, and flowering aloes add splashes of colour to otherwise muted landscapes. It’s… Read more » - Sunshine and afternoon winds – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 25 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring plenty of sunshine, with a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 5, while the skies are… Read more » - New Home Affairs office opens in Cape Town CBD
Home Affairs has opened a new appointment-only office at Cape Town’s Civic Centre, giving residents a central option for identity and document services from Monday, 24 August, Cape {town} Etc reports. New branch aims to reduce queues and travel The facility, officially opened by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber and… Read more » - Western Leopard Toad tunnels show early success
Western Leopard Toad tunnels in Cape Town are helping endangered amphibians cross safely beneath a busy road, with new research providing evidence that the infrastructure is being used, Cape {town} Etc reports. The tunnels sit along Peninsula Road in the False Bay Nature Reserve, linking important breeding areas around Zeekoevlei… Read more » - Leon Schuster and Alfred Ntombela honoured with lifetime award
South African comedian Leon Schuster has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA), alongside his longtime collaborator Alfred Ntombela, Cape {town} Etc reports. The pair were recognised at the awards ceremony held at Sun City over the weekend for their contribution to South Africa’s… Read more » - Four detained as Kenya investigates deaths of 18 Amboseli elephants
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn / Getaway Magazine The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) told the BBC that three Kenyan nationals and one Tanzanian national had been detained in connection with the deaths. The suspects have reportedly been released on bail while investigations continue. The investigation centres on whether the elephants were exposed to cyanide… Read more » - Cosmetic dentistry and confidence: What changes can you expect?
A smile is something you use every day, often without thinking about it. You smile when greeting someone, laughing with friends or posing for a photograph. When there is something about your teeth that makes you hesitant to smile, however, those ordinary moments can feel different. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on… Read more » - Cape Town parks get fresh investment boost
Cape Town’s regional parks are receiving a series of upgrades aimed at improving public facilities, maintaining historic features and keeping some of the city’s best-known green spaces accessible to residents and visitors. The City of Cape Town says the work was highlighted during a recent visit by Mayoral Committee Member… Read more » - City responds after boy spends night locked inside library
The Cape Town Central Library has responded after a nine-year-old boy was accidentally locked inside the city-centre building after falling asleep while waiting for his father on Friday evening, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), the boy woke to find the library… Read more » - Italtile weighs Australia exit as profits slide
South African home-finishing group Italtile is considering an exit from Australia as weaker trading conditions, excess manufacturing capacity and pressure on consumer demand weigh on its latest financial performance. The group, which owns brands including CTM, Italtile Retail and TopT, says it is already in advanced discussions with a potential… Read more »
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