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- Galentine’s Day in Cape Town: Your Friday-after-work plan sorted
Valentine’s Day gets the roses, the reservations and the heart-shaped chocolates. But February 13th? That belongs to the gals. Before it was trending on social media, Galentine’s Day belonged to Leslie Knope. In a 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation, she declared 13 February a day for ‘ladies celebrating ladies’, complete with waffles and… Read more » - Eyes on the sky: Partial solar eclipse to grace South African skies
Feature image for illustrative purpose Moon lovers and skywatchers across South Africa will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, with the phenomenon visible from large parts of the country, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), the… Read more » - Short on time? These wine farms are perfect half-day stops
Words: Lee-Ann Steyn/Getaway Magazine Not every Winelands trip needs a long tasting menu, a booked-out lunch, or a full day on the road. Some wine farms can still fulfill you despite limited time and plans. These are the estates that reward a quick visit, whether you are squeezing in a… Read more » - Gang violence to growth & reforms: Key SONA 2026 takeaways
From the deployment of the SANDF to fight gang violence to the creation of a National Water Crisis Committee, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) set out an ambitious reform agenda focused on safety, growth and rebuilding the state, reports Cape {town} Etc. Delivering his address at… Read more » - 60 years since District Six declared whites-only area
Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp On 11 February 1966, District Six was declared a whites-only area. Families marked this historic day on Wednesday. Commemorating 60 years since the declaration, people gathered at the District Six Museum and shared memories of the past and their hopes for the future of the community.… Read more » - Mostly grey, with a chance of evening drizzle – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 13 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features mostly grey skies, and a chance of evening drizzle, with a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3.… Read more » - Braille signs open coast to all
Cape Town’s coastline gained a tactile new dimension on Wednesday, 11 February, when South Africa’s first Braille coastal environmental education signage was introduced at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen. The unveiling, which was led by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), marks a national milestone in accessible… Read more » - SONA: Ramaphosa announces SANDF deployment for Western Cape and Gauteng
South Africa’s security strategy is set for a visible shift after President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed this evening that members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed to assist police in parts of the Western Cape and Gauteng, regions grappling with persistent violent crime, reports Cape {town}Etc.… Read more » - Global soul icon Karyn White to perform one-night-only live show in Cape Town
Two-time Grammy nominated, Billboard Music Award recipient, NAACP honoured, and platinum selling global icon Karyn White, the voice behind timeless hits Superwoman, Romantic, and The Way You Love Me, will grace South African fans with a one-night-only live performance at the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens on Thursday, 2 April… Read more » - Update: Investigators reveal troubling background of Canada mass shooter
Update: 12 February Investigators in Canada have released new findings in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting case, shedding light on the suspect`s background, mental health history and prior contact with officials. According to AFP News, law enforcement officials say 18-year-old Van Rootselaar, a transgender woman, killed her mother and stepbrother… Read more »
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