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- Increase in safety concerns following stabbings at Deer Park
In a worrying escalation of violence near Deer Park, situated within the picturesque Table Mountain National Park, two separate stabbing incidents have prompted South African National Parks (SANParks) to enhance their presence in the area, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incidents, which occurred on 8 July and 13 July 2026, have… Read more » - National Savings Month: Why debt is stopping South Africans from saving
For many South Africans, National Savings Month serves as a reminder to strengthen their finances. But for households already stretched by rising living costs and debt repayments, the biggest challenge isn’t learning how to save, it’s finding money left over at the end of the month. The National Debt Counselling… Read more » - PIE Amendment Bill: What South Africa’s proposed eviction law changes mean
South Africa’s eviction laws could soon look very different if proposed amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Act become law, Cape {town} Etc reports. The draft PIE Amendment Bill, published by Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane for public comment, aims to give courts… Read more » - Refreshi helps South Africans save R12.5 million on groceries
As food prices continue to put pressure on household budgets, a South African startup says thousands of shoppers are finding savings in an unexpected place: surplus food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Fresh figures released in Refreshi’s first annual Grocery Savings Impact Report show consumers have collectively saved… Read more » - Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation in Cape Town court
Former Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday as she continued her legal fight against deportation after her arrest for allegedly being in South Africa illegally. Proceedings resumed shortly after 2pm, when Adetshina was expected to submit an affidavit detailing the steps… Read more » - South African International Ballet Competition returns to Cape Town
Cape Town’s South African International Ballet Competition will bring dancers, judges and ballet supporters to Artscape Theatre from 4 to 6 August 2026, with the city once again hosting one of the continent’s biggest dance stages. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From… Read more » - Cape Town foreshore freeway bridge could finally be completed
For generations of Capetonians, the unfinished foreshore freeway bridges have become one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Now, after standing incomplete for almost five decades, the long-delayed project could finally be moving towards reality. The City of Cape Town says it is making steady progress behind the scenes on… Read more » - Pre-workout supplements can turn toxic, UCT experts warn
University of Cape Town clinicians have warned that some gym products may contain harmful caffeine levels, putting pre-workout supplements in South Africa in focus, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants,… Read more » - Video: Arrests, impoundments and a fleeing driver in Koeberg Road taxi crackdown
Cape Town’s taxi crackdown continued on Koeberg Road on Thursday morning, 16 July, as traffic officers impounded several vehicles and arrested drivers during an early enforcement operation, Cape {town} Etc reports. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis shared footage from the roadblock, saying officers began work before sunrise to target reckless driving, unroadworthy… Read more » - Jayden Adams memorial service details confirmed
South Africa will gather to honour the life of one of its brightest football stars this week after the memorial service arrangements for Jayden Adams were officially confirmed, Cape {town} Etc reports. The late Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, who passed away on 11 July 2026 at the age of just 25,… Read more »
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