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- Cape Town Art Fair returns with ‘Listen’
With just weeks before doors open at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, momentum is building around the 13th edition of Investec Cape Town Art Fair, set to run from 20–22 February 2026. Recognised as the largest contemporary art fair on the African continent, the annual showcase once again positions… Read more » - Video: Westridge mom urges court to deny ex-boyfriend bail
Westridge mom Micha Renge( 21) has urged the Mitchells Plain court to refuse bail for her former partner after she survived a five-hour assault near the Mnandi Beach canal in late December, reports Cape {town} Etc. The attack, during which Renge says she was strangled and threatened, left her traumatised… Read more » - Polyco and Save a Fishie unite for Coast 2 Coast 2026 environmental campaign
South Africa’s flagship clean-up initiative, Coast 2 Coast, is stepping into a new chapter this year, broadening its footprint beyond beaches to include inland waterways and communities across the country, Cape {town}Etc reports. The 2026 edition of the campaign officially got under way earlier today, backed by a new national… Read more » - Ethiopian national seeks bail in Cape Town human trafficking case
An Ethiopian national accused of trafficking in persons will return to Bellville Magistrate’s Court on 10 February for a formal bail application in a case that has drawn concern from child protection groups, reports Cape {town} Etc. The accused, 37-year-old Worku Lafebo Hayedmo, faces charges of trafficking and rape after… Read more » - Romantic hotel escapes in the Western Cape for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, couples in search of the perfect romantic escape can find it in the breathtaking Western Cape. From tranquil retreats surrounded by vineyards to luxurious seaside escapes, the region offers a variety of hotel specials tailored to make your weekend of love unforgettable. Here are some standout… Read more » - Mfuleni turns 50 as mayor promises river of investment
Mfuleni turned 50 on 31 January when hundreds of residents gathered for an open-air celebration where Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis pledged a ‘river of infrastructure investment’ for the community, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the CoCT, the event brought families, school groups and local performers together at the… Read more » - Cape Town teacher ranks among the world’s best educators
Charnelle Arendse, a remarkable educator at Belmor Primary in Hanover Park, has added another prestigious accolade to her impressive portfolio, recently being named one of the top 50 finalists for the 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize. Selected from over 5,000 applications from across the globe, Arendse’s innovative approaches to… Read more » - Hospital responds to allegations against Stellenbosch radiologist over patient death
Update: 03 February, 4pm Lenmed Hospital Group has broken its silence in the wake of alarming allegations involving a Stellenbosch radiologist, Dr Henning, accused of negligence that led to a patient’s death during a medical procedure at MooiMed Private Hospital in Potchefstroom, North West. The incident, currently under scrutiny by… Read more » - Judgment orders PRASA to pay Gugulethu man R6.4m
The Western Cape High Court has ordered the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to pay R6.4 million after a Gugulethu man, Aviwe Hopewell Tobi, was pushed from a moving Metrorail carriage in 2013 and suffered life-changing injuries, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Conviction, Judge Fareed Moosa said… Read more » - Throwbacks, thrills and a touch of Bollywood: This week at The Galileo
From sweeping romance and dramatic dance numbers to no-holds-barred action, childhood nostalgia and rom-com charm, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is serving up a platter of cinematic contrasts under the stars this week. Expect epic emotion with Devdas, adrenaline-fuelled mayhem courtesy of John Wick, childhood throwback shenanigans with The Sandlot and a dose of glossy… Read more »
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