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- Holiday travel steps up as Western Cape intensifies festive road safety plan
As the Western Cape heads into its busiest travel stretch of the year, officials have unveiled a far-reaching festive-season safety plan designed to protect holidaymakers, long-distance travellers, and daily commuters. Revealed during a launch event in Beaufort West yesterday on 6 December, the strategy outlines a province wide push that… Read more » - Bryanston property raid uncovers illegal occupation
As Johannesburg’s public safety officials swept into a Bryanston property on Thursday morning, a long-running dispute over a once-luxury home finally came to a head. What began years ago as a quiet family holiday ended with a sprawling raid that revealed dozens of makeshift rooms, improvised wiring, and a maze… Read more » - Nu Metro revives Cavendish cinema space
As Cape Town’s movie-going crowd prepares for the festive rush, a familiar corner of Cavendish Square is getting a fresh shot of energy. Nu Metro is stepping into the cinema space previously run by Ster-Kinekor, setting the stage for a new chapter in Claremont’s entertainment scene. The company confirms it… Read more » - How to travel smart and stress-free this festive season
It’s the final countdown to year-end, and as we prepare for the summer break, it’s a suitable time to take note of things that tend to derail holiday trips. Every holiday season, many South Africans miss their flights – often due to last-minute rushes, longer check-in queues or simple missteps.… Read more » - Clouds calling the shots today – Sunday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 7 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a sunny day with a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 11. Expect 61% cloud cover today. A south-southeasterly… Read more » - South Africa’s World Cup moment: how Bafana can turn Group A into a statement
When the 2026 World Cup draw handed South Africa a date with destiny, the tournament opener against co-hosts Mexico at the renovated Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026, it felt like history looping back on itself. Bafana Bafana opened the 2010 World Cup against the same opponents; now they get… Read more » - Thabo Bester drops fresh court demands
Thabo Bester was back in the dock on Friday, 5 December, making yet another pre-trial appearance at the Free State High Court, and using the opportunity to lodge a fresh batch of complaints through his defence team. The convicted killer and fraudster, whose elaborate 2022 escape stunned the country, is… Read more » - Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan and Vision 2050
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will engage national government on the handover of passenger rail services following Council’s adoption today of a detailed Rail Business Plan, Cape {town} Etc reports. Council further adopted the Cape Town Long-Term Plan, which sets out the City’s overall strategic goals until… Read more » - Ramaphosa condemns killing of Madlanga Commission witness
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep shock and sorrow following the fatal shooting of Marius van der Merwe, a Brakpan security industry professional and former member of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Cape {town} Etc reports. Van der Merwe, who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission, was killed in front… Read more » - Blitzboks shock world giants with double win in CT SVNS
The Springbok Sevens delivered exactly what the home crowd wanted on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, powering to back-to-back wins to take control of Pool A. Their victories over Fiji and New Zealand, two of the biggest names in the sport, put South Africa in pole… Read more »
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