The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a coastal safety advisory, urging beachgoers and ocean users to be extra vigilant as a full moon spring tide affects coastal conditions this weekend, peaking on Monday, 5 January 2026. Spring tides occur when the sun, moon and Earth align during a full moon, amplifying the gravitational pull on the oceans. This results in more extreme tidal conditions, with higher-than-usual high tides and lower low
The Mother City is preparing for one of its most vibrant cultural spectacles as the Hollywoodbets Cape Town Street Parade and Choral Competitions take place on Monday, 5 January 2026, centred around Somerset Road and the DHL Stadium in Green Point. The event marks Day One of the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association’s (KKKA) annual Kaapse Klopse competitions, officially ushering in the 2026 Klopse season. Various other klopse groupings, not affiliated with KKKA,
The City of Cape Town has urged residents to reduce their non-essential water consumption, as daily usage has exceeded the target by more than 50 million litres per day. The target of less than 975 million litres per day (MLD) was set for the summer season to mitigate the risk associated with below-average or unpredictable rainfall during 2026, and to maintain a reliable supply. But the City says they noticed excessive water
More than 40 000 spectators are expected to attend the game at DHL Stadium this coming Saturday, 3 December. Gates will open at 15:00, with the match scheduled for an 18:00 kick-off. A free MyCiTi shuttle service will transport spectators to the stadium from the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This service is only available to ticket holders. The shuttle service will start operating
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned the public to be extra vigilant at drinking and leisure venues as the country heads into the New Year. The SAPS has become aware of a syndicate using young women to spike men’s drinks at clubs and taverns before robbing them, with some victims seriously injured or killed. Some male victims are said to have died as a result of an “overdose of what has been used to spike them”. The SAPS noted several recent cases in
