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Planning a Silvermine outing? Take note of this gate closure
Visitors planning to walk, run or cycle through Silvermine should make alternative arrangements later this month, as SANParks prepares to temporarily close one of the area’s access points, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Silvermine Gate and its paypoint will be closed on Monday, 23 November, and Tuesday, 24 November 2026, while… Read more »
NSRI urges Cape Town residents to protect pink rescue buoys
Pink rescue buoys positioned along Cape Town’s coastline could make the difference between life and death, prompting the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to call on residents to help protect the lifesaving equipment, Cape {town} Etc reports. The appeal comes after several pink rescue buoys went missing or were stolen from… Read more »
Cape Town boosts firefighting resources and emergency readiness
Cape Town has stepped up its firefighting readiness by deploying additional emergency vehicles, water tankers and specialised rescue equipment, highlighting the importance of having a well-resourced fire and rescue service when disaster strikes, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City has 32 fire stations across its municipal area, reportedly more than any… Read more »
Glencairn Expressway still closed after Capri fire
Motorists travelling through Cape Town’s Deep South are being urged to plan alternative routes, as the Glencairn Expressway remains closed following a fire in Capri on Saturday, 14 November, Cape {town} Etc reports. The continued closure is likely to affect residents and commuters travelling between surrounding areas, with motorists advised to… Read more »
Southern Right Whales put on spectacular show off Gansbaai
Whale-watching season is still delivering some remarkable moments along the Western Cape coastline, with Southern Right Whales continuing to put on spectacular displays off Gansbaai. Marine Dynamics shared footage and updates from another successful day at sea, where the whales were spotted breaching, giving visitors an unforgettable experience on the… Read more »
Muizenberg beachfront upgrade nears December completion
Visitors heading to Muizenberg Beach this festive season can look forward to an upgraded beachfront, with the City of Cape Town confirming that the major refurbishment project is approaching completion. The project, which began in February 2025, is now almost 90% complete, with most of the construction work expected to… Read more »
Cape Town water disruptions: Affected areas from 14–20 November
Cape Town residents in several suburbs are being urged to prepare for possible water disruptions next week as the City of Cape Town carries out maintenance and repairs across its water supply network, Cape {town} Etc reports. The planned work, scheduled between Saturday, 14 November, and Friday, 20 November 2026, includes… Read more »
Look: Capetonian dentist flashes a winning smile as Mrs South Africa 2027
Cape Town has a new queen, and she has the smile to prove it. Dr Meghan Cyster (41), a dental surgeon from the Mother City, has been crowned Mrs South Africa 2027 and her first portrait as titleholder is as polished as her résumé, Cape {town} Etc reports. A career built… Read more »
SPF, Actually – Part 3: Last summer’s sunscreen is still in your car. Would you trust it?
That half-used bottle rolling around your car since last summer might be doing less than you think. Here’s a 30-second test, a Cape Town weekend checklist and the storage fix that makes sunscreen last. It’s Saturday, 9am, the south-easter is taking a breather, and Clifton is calling. You reach into… Read more »
Ancient baobab trees saved from a Georgia shipment head to sanctuary
Five baobab trees in Durban, each estimated to be 200 to 300 years old, are finally on the move after more than three months on their sides in a warehouse parking area, Cape {town} Etc reports. Loading began on Wednesday, 11 November, when the first tree went onto an abnormal-load… Read more »