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- Free basic electricity: Eskom urges eligible households to claim
More than 577 000 households currently receive free basic electricity, Eskom says, while millions of eligible customers may still qualify for monthly support, Cape {town} Etc reports. Eskom stated that only 27% of an estimated 2.1 million eligible customers currently benefit from the programme. Eskom urged indigent households to check… Read more » - 5 Winelands escapes owned and led by women in South Africa
Whether you’re planning a long-overdue catch-up with friends, celebrating a milestone or craving a quiet midweek escape, South Africa’s Winelands offer endless charm. Women-led Cape estates are setting a new standard for luxury hospitality, pairing exquisite stays with unforgettable food and wine. Here are five female-led Winelands destinations to bookmark… Read more » - Two men missing after rip currents hit Strand Beach
Two men are missing at Strand Beach after rip currents swept them out to sea on Wednesday, 2 September, during an attempted rescue, Cape {town} Etc reports. The men, aged 22 and 39, disappeared in the surf while trying to help a colleague who had got into difficulty, according to… Read more » - Bontebok National Park partially reopens after R12.3m flood damage
Bontebok National Park has partially reopened in the Western Cape after severe May flooding caused an estimated R12.3 million in damage, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to SANParks, the park near Swellendam has reopened six self-catering chalets, its campsite and three hiking trails following rehabilitation work after the Breede River… Read more » - Very windy and wet – Thursday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Thursday, 3 September 2026. Cape Town can expect a very windy and rainy day, with temperatures reaching a high of 17°C and dropping to a low of 12°C. Expect around 74% cloud cover during the day, decreasing to… Read more » - Usain Bolt pops the question to longtime girlfriend Kasi Bennett
Usain Bolt’s 40th birthday celebration turned into a night that his longtime girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, certainly did not see coming. The sprinting legend has proposed to Bennett, with the former athlete posting a series of pictures on social media with the caption, ‘A Million Moments led us to here.’ It… Read more » - Airlink withdraws third RGR flyover
Airlink has pulled the plug on a planned third flyover this weekend as South Africa’s aviation regulator continues examining the airline’s controversial operation over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. The decision comes days after an Airlink aircraft display above the stadium on August 29 sparked a major reaction, with footage of… Read more » - Ruhan Nel takes Stormers captaincy with one clear goal
For much of last season, the Stormers looked like genuine contenders for the United Rugby Championship title, Cape {town} Etc reports. They spent almost the entire regular season near the top of the standings, building the kind of consistency that suggested another deep playoff run was on the cards. But… Read more » - The best places to see wildflowers in the Western Cape
SanParks announced in a recent post that the annual wildflower season is at its peak. Boasting images of vibrant beautiful wildflowers in full bloom. They have also announced free entry into national parks during the upcoming National Parks week. ‘SA National Parks Week which will be held from 7 to 11… Read more » - Immigrants stuck in Cape jails since June
Words: Matthew Hirsch and Joseph Chirume / GroundUp At least 100 immigrants are being held in police cells in five Western Cape towns on charges related to overstaying their visas. Some have been detained for two months. Last week, the Western Cape Coalition Against Xenophobia claimed that police had been arresting immigrants… Read more »
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