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- Traffic fix? Carpooling could cut Cape Town commutes
For many Capetonians, the daily commute is a familiar grind: long stretches of traffic, creeping speeds, and hours lost between home and office. But new global research suggests a simple shift in how people travel could quietly give that time back. A study by MoneySuperMarket has identified Cape Town as… Read more » - Cape Town tests smart signs to slow drivers, City rules out AI
A quiet change is happening on some of the Mother City‘s most crowded streets, where bright LED screens are doing more than just showing numbers, they are quietly influencing how drivers act. The City of Cape Town has set up a system of smart speed signs aimed at encouraging drivers… Read more » - Inside Geordin Hill-Lewis’ qualifications: What the new DA leader brings
Geordin Hill-Lewis, 39, has been elected as the new federal leader of South Africa’s second-largest party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), positioning it for the 2029 national elections and a stronger challenge to the ANC. His election marks a reset for the centre-right party, which entered a coalition government in 2024… Read more » - Traffic Alert: Temporary closure of Lion’s Head Jeep Track
SANParks has announced that the Jeep Track at Lion’s Head will be temporarily closed to allow for necessary maintenance, reports Cape {town} Etc. The closure will begin on Monday, 20 April and is anticipated to last until Saturday, 20 June, depending on weather and project completion schedules. The Jeep Track… Read more » - Two arrested after joyride on elderly Fishhoek resident’s car ends in bust
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle belonging to an elderly Fishhoek resident, following a swift police response and coordinated patrol efforts across the southern suburbs. According to Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, the incident began on Saturday when… Read more » - Witness the art of tease at Mavericks Revue Bar
Cape Town’s only Tease Contest is back – and this is where control, confidence and pure performance take over. On Friday, 24 April, Mavericks puts the spotlight on anticipation – the kind that keeps you watching, waiting and wanting more. The club’s top dancers go head-to-head in a high-energy competition… Read more » - Trump-Pope clash sparks global debate over war, power and peace
A war of words between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has ignited global debate, after the pontiff’s call for peace in the Middle East drew sharp criticism from the White House, Cape {town} Etc reports. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said he is ‘not a big fan‘… Read more » - Video: Camps Bay community rallies as brave mother saves child from drowning
In a heart-stopping incident on Monday at Camps Bay beach, the spirit of community support shone brightly when a mother bravely lunged into the waves to save her child from drowning, Cape {town} Etc reports. The unforeseen drama unfolded as the mother noticed her child struggling against the powerful surf, prompting… Read more » - Outrage erupts as US Marines train police cadets on Muizenberg Beach
The presence of US Marines training Metro Police cadets on Muizenberg Beach has ignited a firestorm of criticism from various community groups, particularly the anti-drug and gang movement, PAGAD (People Against Gangsterism and Drugs). Residents of Cape Town were met with an unexpected sight this week as armed American military… Read more » - A little surf, a little sass and a surplus of movie magic at The Galileo
From sun-soaked surf stories to rom-com antics, brick-built adventures and glitter-drenched gestures, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is bringing a little bit of everything to its silver screen this week. Making its long-awaited return, the Wavescape Surf & Ocean Film Festival finally rolls in with two short ocean-inspired documentaries screened back-to-back. Add in… Read more »
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