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- Picture perfect summer’s day – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 20 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features picture perfect blue skies with a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 9. Expect 1% cloud cover for today… Read more » - Menstrual products found to contain hormone disrupting chemicals nationwide
Menstrual products used by millions of South Africans contain measurable levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to UFS the research analysed commonly sold sanitary pads and pantyliners and found every sample contained at least two endocrine-disrupting chemicals, raising concerns about long-term exposure for people who menstruate. 𝗨𝗙𝗦… Read more » - Crime Index 2026: Cape Town’s global safety reality check
Crime Index 2026 data places Cape Town at 16th globally, with a crime score of 73.7 and a safety index of 26.3, according to Numbeo’s latest published rankings, reports Cape {town} Etc. For many residents, the ranking reflects a lived reality shaped by both vibrant city life and ongoing safety… Read more » - Karyn White talks love, loss, and Cape Town comeback
Veteran soul and R&B singer Karyn White is gearing up to return to Cape Town this April, sharing heartfelt reflections on her musical journey, her connection with South African audiences, and the personal experiences that have shaped her life and career. Cape {town} Etc sat down with the icon ahead… Read more » - Watch: JP Smith talks new By-law, confirms taxis impounded
Cape Town plans broader vehicle impound crackdown after officials revealed that 2700 minibus taxis were impounded between October and December last year, reports Cape {town} Etc. The figures come as the City moves to strengthen its Traffic By-law to tackle dangerous driving across the metro. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock… Read more » - First-time home buyers: Majority single women in South Africa
Across South Africa, first-time home buyers are increasingly single women, accounting for more than half of new applications to some lenders and showing up strongly in market data, reports Cape {town} Etc. This shift is reshaping who sets the tone in the property market. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape… Read more » - Big shift for property owners as Cape Town lowers rates formula by 10.2%
The City will propose a 10.2% reduction in the residential rate-in-rand after the General Valuation 2025, the municipality said on 19 February 2026, putting the rate-in-rand at an indicative 0,006428 pending budget finalisation. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to… Read more » - Crash case opened after Mitchells Plain collision
A traffic collision on AZ Berman Road in Mitchells Plain left two people injured and prompted police to open a criminal case, reports Cape {town} Etc. The South African Police Service confirmed that they have formally registered a case of ‘Reckless and Negligent Driving’ after the incident, which unfolded earlier today… Read more » - Extreme temperatures put SA’s marine life on edge
South Africa’s oceans are being hit by sharper and more frequent temperature shocks, raising red flags for scientists monitoring the health of coastal ecosystems. These sudden warm and cold bursts in the sea, known as marine heatwaves and cold spells, are short-lived but powerful enough to reshape life underwater. Along… Read more » - Cape Town’s dam levels slide as summer takes its toll
Late summer is doing what it always does to Cape Town’s water reserves, with dam levels quietly slipping lower while residents keep one eye on the tap and the other on the sky. The city’s combined dam system is now sitting at 57%, a small dip from last week’s 58.3%,… Read more »
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