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- Eating while grocery shopping could land you in trouble
Snack now, pay later does the law agree? If you eat before paying in a South African supermarket, you could be committing theft under South African common law, because ownership only passes to the buyer when the sale is complete, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape… Read more » - Watch: Hout Bay fence prompts Gaza comparison and debate
A video post about a new Hout Bay fence drew swift attention after Gcobani Ndzongana accused the barrier of ‘turning Hout Bay into Gaza’, a line that has been shared widely social platforms, reports Cape {town} Etc. Hout Bay is being turned into Gaza. Wake up! pic.twitter.com/lcTV7mSIiZ — Gcobani Ndzongana… Read more » - Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine rollout begins in Fisantekraal
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says the Western Cape has launched a large vaccination drive to curb the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in and around Fisantekraal, placing farmers and veterinarians at the centre of the response, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to eNCA’s on-site reporting more than one million vaccine doses… Read more » - Discovery South Africa flight discount under fire after higher prices found
Discovery South Africa faces questions after members on X found flights advertised with a 36% discount costing more than booking the same seats directly with airlines, reports Cape {town} Etc. They compared fares and found the Discovery platform automatically selected refundable fares instead of the cheaper non-refundable option, and booking… Read more » - Nearly R90k seized after Stellenbosch kidnapping case
The Stellenbosch kidnapping case took a legal turn this week when the Stellenbosch National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit secured a court preservation order for about R89 000 found on two men arrested after the incident, reports Cape {town} Etc. Police told EWN the 20-year-old student was forced into a… Read more » - Disease outbreaks could lead to increased pork prices in South Africa
South African consumers and retailers are bracing for further increases in pork prices in the coming months as disease outbreaks severely impact supply across the formal market, reports Cape {town} Etc. The twin challenges of African swine fever (ASF) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have prompted the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation… Read more » - Heat wave sweeps across the Western Cape, safety tips for outdoor activities
The South African Weather Service has officially declared a Heat Wave Advisory for several regions in the Western Cape, including parts of the West Coast, the City of Cape Town, and the picturesque Cape Winelands, reports Cape {town} Etc. This advisory is set to remain in effect until Monday, 16 February… Read more » - Stellenbosch winemaker awarded world’s best Chenin Blanc producer again
An esteemed Cellar Master at Spier Wines, Johan Jordaan has been awarded the title of Master Chenin Blanc Winemaker for the second consecutive year, reports Cape {town} Etc. This prestigious recognition was announced at the renowned Master Winemaker 100 ceremony held in Paris, France, on 9 February 2026. The accolade… Read more » - Western Cape’s net-zero initiative aims to transform public buildings
The Western Cape Government has taken a significant step towards combating climate change with the launch of its latest initiative, ‘Towards Net-Zero in Public Buildings’, reports Cape {town} Etc. This groundbreaking project, approved under the SA–EU Dialogue Facility 3.0, has secured international funding amounting to €84,672, aimed at accelerating the transition… Read more » - Incidents of school vandalism and theft decline in the Western Cape
The number of burglary and vandalism incidents in Western Cape schools has seen a notable decline during the 2025/26 summer holiday period, reports Cape {town} Etc. Only 36 incidents were reported across 32 schools, representing a substantial drop from the 47 incidents recorded by 34 schools during the previous summer holiday.… Read more »
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