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Carissa: Cape Town film to feature at 81st Venice International Film Festival

South African film Carissa has been chosen to be included in the Final Cut section at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Cape {town} Etc reports. The choice for the film to be included in the Final Cut is a significant achievement, highlighting the growing prominence of
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07 Sep 2024

Oil company Shell aims to sell SA assets for up to R18 billion

Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil and Trafigura are among the companies competing to acquire Shells service stations in South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. In addition, the assets have also attracted the attention of South Africas Central Energy Fund, which owns PetroSA, as
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07 Sep 2024

WCG to unions: 'Fight with us, not against us' over teacher job cuts

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has called on teacher unions to fight alongside it rather than against it following the announcement that more than 2 000 teachers are set to lose their jobs, Cape {town} Etc reports. 'Striking will not change the fact that we are being short-cha
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07 Sep 2024

Western Cape braces for tough fire season due to heavy winter rainfall

The Western Cape could be in for a worse-than-usual fire season due to the heavy rainfall experienced over the past winter season, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Samkelo Magwala, a South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecaster, rainfall is a vital factor in determining t
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07 Sep 2024

SA Navy upgrades safety gear and procedures after submarine tragedy

In September 2023, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and other emergency medical teams rushed to Kommetjie in Cape Town after naval personnel encountered difficulties in the water during a routine exercise drill, Cape {town} Etc reports. At the time, preliminary reports in
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07 Sep 2024

Double the rugby, double the fun: Springbok fever hits Cape Town today!

It's a big day for rugby fans in Cape Town as the city gears up to host a historic double-header at DHL Stadium, Cape {town} Etc reports. While the clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks is bound to be the main event, don't miss the chance to catch the Springbok Women ma
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07 Sep 2024

Keimoes in mourning after tragic bus crash claims 10 lives

The town of Keimoes in the Northern Cape is deeply mourning the loss of 10 beloved locals who were among the victims of a tragic bus crash on Vanrhyns Pass in the Western Cape on Monday, Cape {town} Etc reports. The workers, who had just enjoyed a weekend with their families, wer
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07 Sep 2024

Khayelitsha parents push to remove slot machines amid gambling crisis

Khayelitsha residents are demanding the removal of slot machines from local spaza shops, citing concerns that children are skipping school and developing gambling addictions, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to locals, the presence of these machines is leading to serious issues
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07 Sep 2024

Look: Even the Cape Town Stadium has green-and-gold fever

As Cape Town gears up for an epic clash between the Springboks and All Blacks on Saturday, the DHL Stadium shows off its green-and-gold fever loud and proud, reports Cape {town} Etc . A brightly lit South African flag is being projected on the DHL Stadium tonight - for ext
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07 Sep 2024