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- BREAKING: Live coverage of the Joshlin Smith trial – latest court updates
Update: 27 March 2025 – Live coverage of Joshlin Smith court case today. The trial concerning the kidnapping and human trafficking of Joshlin Smith is set to include a trial within a trial at the High Court in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. This process will examine statements and events that… Read more » - Eye on the prize: Glenrose Xaba aims for third Spar Grand Prix title
As 16 000 runners prep to take over the streets this Sunday, 30 March, for the Cape Town Spar Women’s ten-kilometre Challenge, defending champion Glenrose Xaba (Boxer) aims to put her best foot forward to kick off her campaign to become the fourth runner to win the Spar Grand Prix… Read more » - BMF & Gift of the Givers wage war on student debt
The Black Management Forum (BMF) Western Cape, in collaboration with Gift of the Givers, is paving a new path for South Africa’s future leaders, ensuring that no academically gifted student is left behind due to economic hardship, reports Cape {town} Etc. This forward-thinking initiative is part of a larger fundraising campaign… Read more » - Recall of Heartland Foods cereal products due to labelling inaccuracies
Major supermarket chains including Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and OK Foods have announced a voluntary recall of all cereal products produced by Heartland Foods, reports Cape {town} Etc. This decision stems from inaccurate nutritional labelling identified in certain products supplied by the company, signalling a commitment to transparency and responsible retailing.… Read more » - Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town
Words: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp Informal business owners in Khayelitsha, Philippi and Nyanga say they have no choice but to close shop because they are unable to afford the protection fees demanded by extortionists. Owners of hair salons, vegetable stalls, braaied meat stalls, and furniture and electrical appliance dealers are being… Read more » - Plenty of sunshine – Thursday weather forecast
Good morning Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, Thursday the 27th of March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 27°C with an evening low of 25°C. The UV index is forecasted to reach a very unhealthy level of 6. Expect 0% cloud… Read more » - Traffic fine roadshow clears R4.2 million in outstanding fines
This week’s City of Cape Town traffic fine roadshow attracted nearly 3 500 motorists, who collectively made representations on just over 32 000 outstanding fines and warrants, racking up a staggering total value of more than R14 million. The five-day event was a significant opportunity for citizens to actively participate… Read more » - Goodbye Mother City as semigration shift impacts SA’s housing landscape
As South Africa grapples with economic challenges, the narrative surrounding property ownership is experiencing a dramatic shift, reports Cape {town} Etc. While Cape Town remains a notable exception with soaring house prices, a growing number of residents are reconsidering their choices, prompting a potential exodus back to Johannesburg driven by affordability… Read more » - TEARS Cattery at capacity, urges adoptions to save lives
The TEARS Animal Rescue Cattery is sounding the alarm as it reaches capacity with many charming kittens, lively juveniles and affectionate adult cats longing for a place to call home. With an urgent need for loving families, the cattery appeals to the community to consider adopting one of these beautiful… Read more » - Where did the millions go? Outrage over R408m taxi payout
The recent allocation of R408 million as a ‘once-off gratuity’ to the taxi industry has sparked a flurry of controversy and demands for transparency within South Africa’s political landscape, reports Cape {town} Etc. Build One South Africa (BOSA) says it has formally approached Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, seeking a comprehensive… Read more »
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