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Cape Town residents can now sigh relief as Metrorail’s Central Line, which operates between Cape Town and Nyanga, has resumed full service after three years of disruptions. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) said that from today, March 22, 2023, the train line would be open from 5 am to 7 pm.
A woman is recovering after a shark attack in the shallow waters of Kabeljauws Beach in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. Jeffreys Bay Online reports that the attack occurred in the shallow water. Though there is no expert confirmation, the doctor who treated the patient believes it was possibly a Raggie shark.
Nick Evans is a well-known snake rescuer in South Africa. His Human Rights Day public holiday, we got off to a “nice start” when he was asked to catch a boomslang. The boomslang is a highly poisonous but calm species of snake. It can be hard to tell it apart from harmless snakes like Spotted Bush Snakes and Natal Greens since it looks like them.
A recent incident in the Kruger National Park gave a couple the shock of their lives. While relaxing in their room at Satara camp, they suddenly noticed water falling from the ceiling. Upon inspection, they discovered a python resting on the beam of their bedroom roof. Amazingly, they realized they had slept with the python the previous night!
Are you looking for an unforgettable drive along the picturesque coastline of Cape Town? Look no further than Chapman’s Peak, a winding road that offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains along the southwestern tip of South Africa.
South Africa’s e-sports industry is set to receive a boost from the upcoming Comic Con Cape Town. This popular event will allow local gamers to show off their skills to the rest of the country. The event promises to offer an accessible entry point to casual tournaments for players starting a new e-sports career. It will also feature established and professional high-stakes games.
Lilian Mallet, a 100-year-old from Boksburg, Gauteng, has supported the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) for decades. Her late husband, Paul, served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and later became a supporter of the NSRI. Lilian continued supporting the NSRI after Paul’s death in 2005, participating in the annual car competition in memory of her husband.
Are you ready to have a party for the earth and get back in touch with nature? Then put April 7–10, 2023, on your calendar for the Greenpop Reforest Fest. It will be held at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat in the beautiful Overberg region during the Easter holiday.
As global oil prices trend lower, South African motorists can breathe a small sigh of relief. Although local fuel prices are linked to the rand/dollar exchange rate and the cost of oil, the projected hike of around eight cents per liter is lower than the previously predicted 56 cents per liter hike at the start of the month.
In a positive turn of events, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s (EMPD) specialized task team arrested a 36-year-old male suspect in Putfontein with R1.2 million worth of goods in his possession.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, at 9.50 am, and thanks to the swift action of the EMPD, the truck containing Simba chips has been recovered.
Do you want to invest in adventure gear that is both stylish and sustainable? Look no further than Sealand – a local lifestyle brand that creates responsibly made gear and apparel, all handmade in Cape Town from waste or ethically and responsibly sourced materials.
Cape Town Carnival’s street parade made a triumphant return to Green Point’s Fan Walk, with over 25,000 spectators gathering to witness the colorful, vibrant event. This year’s parade, inspired by the theme “Afr’energy,” celebrated individual creativity, cultural diversity, and community empowerment.
Cape Town has launched the Climate Campaigners app in partnership with the University of Cape Town and funded by the European Union. The app offers free access to sustainability-based lifestyle changes that support Cape Town’s vision for a climate-resilient, resource-efficient, and carbon-neutral city by 2050.
Last week brought great news for animal lovers in Cape Town. After countless reports and many attempts to catch him in the act, the notorious Du Noon animal hawker has finally been apprehended by authorities. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA, who had pledged to ensure justice for the animal victims of the hawker, worked tirelessly to make this happen. A Joint Effort The SPCA’s teams lauded the support they received from fellow animal lovers, rescuers and the swift response of the City of Cape Town’s Animal Control Unit. The hawker, known for changing clothes every 30 minutes to avoid
As South Africans prepare for the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) planned national shutdown on Monday, Cape Town’s integrated law enforcement agencies have been placed on high alert. Tactical Deployments in Place The integrated forces comprise members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), South African Police Service (SAPS) units, metro police, law enforcement officials from various municipalities, traffic services, and private security officials. Operational Preparedness According to Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, police officials on foot, horseback, in vehicles and on motorcycles, with air support at strategic positions, are on standby to respond promptly and appropriately
South African filmmaker Sandulela Asanda, a graduate of the AFDA Film School in Cape Town, speaks with SAPeople about her coming-of-age comedy, ‘Mirror Mirror’, and her journey to break taboos around female sexuality while navigating the film industry in South Africa.
