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    More than 150 volunteers have joined a major coastal clean-up on Robben Island to remove more than two tonnes of marine debris from the island’s shoreline.   The initiative, held to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday 19 September, was organised by the Robben Island Museum (RIM), in partnership with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages and other partners.   Robben Island is surrounded

    The Electoral Commission has confirmed the voting situation in the Western Cape ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with 14,349 candidates contesting ward or mayoral positions across the province on 4 November.   The Electoral Commission said that 106 political parties and 33 independent candidates are vying for seats across all 416 wards in 25 municipalities.   Of the 14,349 candidates contesting the elections, 9,847 are standing for the 416 ward seats,

  If you already know you won’t be able to make it to your voting station on 4 November, don’t panic. There is another option.   The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has opened applications for special votes on Monday, 21 September 2026.   Voters have until 5pm on Monday, 12 October 2026, to apply.   Special votes are designed for people who would otherwise not be able to participate in the elections on

Cape Town residents are invited to explore the city’s natural heritage, with free entry to the City’s nature reserves from Thursday, 24 September to Sunday, 27 September 2026. Residents can walk and hike, enjoy some of the spring blooms, go birdwatching or make use of picnic areas for a family outing.   Free access to City nature reserves over Heritage weekend   The Heritage Month offer provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to spend

    Heritage Day has its food sorted. There’s the braai, of course, along with family recipes, generous tables and the inevitable debate over who makes the best pap.     But what about the drink?    This September, South African spirit apéritif Bangbroek is putting forward the Honey Badger Signature Cocktail as a possible signature drink for Heritage Day.    It’s a distinctly local take on the spring cocktail. Inspired by the fearless honey badger,