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US President Donald Trump has hit out at Norway after being overlooked for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing the decision as an ‘indelible stain’ on the country while dismissing South African laureate Navi Pillay as a ‘mystery person’, Cape {town} Etc reports. However, while Trump made his disappointment clear in a fiery speech and a series of social media posts,... Read more →
A 32-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the deadly Lwandle mass shooting is expected to appear in the Strand Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 12 October, according to journalist Julian Jansen’s report. The shooting took place at Kwandelo Shisanyama in the early hours of 27 September, when gunmen allegedly opened fire on patrons, killing 11 people and injuring 10 others. The... Read more →
Police have arrested a 36-year-old man accused of being involved in the murder of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the child’s 43-year-old mother in Gauteng, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was arrested in Diepsloot on Saturday afternoon, 10 October, following an intensive investigation involving detectives and Crime Intelligence.... Read more →
Cape Town has officially launched a R220 million solar and battery storage facility in Atlantis, marking what the City describes as South Africa’s first metro-built hybrid power plant. The new Helderhoop Solar and Storage Power Plant is more than another renewable energy project for Cape Town. For Atlantis, it arrives as the community marks its 50th anniversary, while its name... Read more →
The South African government has issued a stern warning to individuals exploiting social media to incite violence and intimidate foreign nationals amidst growing tensions surrounding migration policies and asylum applications, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration raised alarms over the spread of inflammatory and misleading content that could provoke hostility against foreign populations and public institutions. ‘Freedom... Read more →
Two suspected murderers were apprehended following a high-speed chase with Metro Police officers in Seawinds on Friday, 9 October, Cape {town} Etc reports. This incident was just one part of a broader crackdown on crime, as a total of 474 suspects were arrested by various City enforcement departments during the preceding week. The chase began after Metro Police were alerted... Read more →
A hiking trip in the Jonkershoek mountains turned into a rescue mission on Friday after a 20-year-old Stellenbosch University student slipped on wet rock and fell about four metres into Second Waterfall Ravine, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Facebook community page, WAAR Brandit INNI KAAP, the student was hiking with five companions when he lost his footing while scrambling... Read more →
For Justin P Van Tonder, a life-changing family experience became the starting point for a book about presence, loss and learning to notice the life already unfolding around us, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a world that constantly pushes people towards the next deadline, achievement or big life change, Cape Town-born writer Justin P Van Tonder is asking a quieter question:... Read more →
Residents and motorists in Cape Town are facing significant traffic disruptions on Sunday evening after a truck collided with the Lower Church Street pedestrian bridge on the N1 highway this morning, Cape {town} Etc reports. The impact of the collision has resulted in a partial road closure both inbound and outbound from the city centre to Woodstock, raising concerns about... Read more →
Two tourists and their guide were reportedly robbed on Lion’s Head at around 20:00 on Wednesday, raising fresh concerns about safety on Cape Town’s mountains as the busy tourism and hiking season gets underway, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident comes at a time when safety resources on Table Mountain are already under scrutiny, with Table Mountain National Park currently operating... Read more →
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A Western Cape High Court in Wynberg has sentenced Duncan Hoorn to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Chantel Pasqualle-Hoorn, Cape {town} Etc reports. The sentencing took place on Wednesday, 7 October, following Hoorn’s conviction for murder in connection with the death of Pasqualle-Hoorn, who was assaulted in Hanover Park on 28 June... Read more →
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Marina has secured its eighth consecutive Full Blue Flag Marina status, highlighting the ongoing work to protect marine life and keep its harbour clean, Cape {town} Etc reports. The recognition covers the 2026/2027 season and was confirmed on 8 October at the Blue Flag and Green Coast Award Ceremony at Grotto Beach in Hermanus. The event was... Read more →
Cape Town is preparing for a busy day around DHL Stadium as the DHL Stormers return home for their first United Rugby Championship (URC) match of the new season against the Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday, 10 October, Cape {town} Etc reports. With around 40 000 spectators expected, supporters are being encouraged to plan their journeys, arrive early and make use of... Read more →
Cape Town’s dog lovers will have the chance to turn a morning out with their four-legged companions into something that could change lives, with a fundraising event set to bring the community together in support of South Africans living with disabilities, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Great Pup Parade, presented by Investec, takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at... Read more →
After 38 years of racing along South Africa’s southern coastline, the Trans Agulhas Challenge will not take place in 2026. Rather than compromise the standard of an event that has become a December institution, the organisers have made the difficult decision to pause the race while the search continues for a new headline partner to help bring the Trans Agulhas... Read more →
