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- Some sun before clouds build – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Friday, 21 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring some sunshine before clouds increase, with a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 4, while cloud… Read more » - Super El Niño South Africa: What the rare 2026 event could mean
South Africa could be heading towards an unusually hot and dry summer as a powerful El Niño continues to strengthen over the Pacific Ocean. The developing weather pattern is attracting attention because it could become one of the strongest El Niño events seen in decades. As reported by The South… Read more » - Heideveld residents receive 65 title deeds from City of Cape Town
For residents in Heideveld, housing services came directly to their community this week, with 65 homeowners receiving title deeds and City teams assisting residents with a range of housing-related matters, Cape {town} Etc reports. The visit formed part of the City of Cape Town’s Housing the City Tour: Bringing You Home,… Read more » - CPUT students defy order to leave residences
Words: Emihle Ngwane and Liezl Human / GroundUp Most students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) remained at their residences on Wednesday, despite being told they have 24 hours to vacate. This comes after days of protest about the financial exclusion of students. Some demonstrations have turned violent and led… Read more » - French Montana to headline AFROTRAX shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg
International hip-hop star French Montana will headline two major South African shows in December, with a strong line-up of local talent joining him in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Cape {town} Etc reports. South African hip-hop fans have a big December weekend to look forward to, with international star French Montana set… Read more » - Tlotlo Tsheka: Seven-year-old author dies after sudden illness
A young South African voice that had already found its way into print has been lost, Cape {town} Etc reports. Seven-year-old Tlotlo Tsheka, the Johannesburg schoolgirl who became known for writing and publishing her own children’s books, has died following a sudden illness, reported by News24. Tlotlo, a Grade 2 learner… Read more » - Police seek more victims, witnesses as Muizenberg rapist appears
Western Cape police are appealing for additional victims and witnesses after a 35-year-old man was linked to seven rape and robbery cases in Muizenberg between 2023 and 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a South African Police Service (SAPS) statement, the accused has been linked to the cases through… Read more » - Winde reshuffles Western Cape Cabinet with two new MECs
The Premier Alan Winde of the Western Cape has appointed Jaco Londt as the new Minister of Education and Wendy Kaizer-Philander as the Minister of Social Development, Cape {town} Etc reports. This announcement, made by Winde on Thursday, is set to bring fresh perspectives and renewed energy to two critical sectors… Read more » - 40 000 students and R5.1bn: Parliament demands answers from NSFAS
Parliament has called for urgent action to address governance and administrative failures at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) after more than 40,000 students were found to have been improperly funded at an estimated cost of R5.1 billion. The findings form part of a systemic investigation by Public Protector… Read more » - Boks confirm team for RGR All Blacks clash
Damian de Allende is on the verge of joining an exclusive group of Springboks, with the centre set to win his 100th Test cap when South Africa face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, Cape {town} Etc reports. The milestone will come in the opening match of the inaugural Castle… Read more »
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