Outdoor enthusiasts who are planning on venturing onto Cape Town’s mountains this weekend have been urged by rescuers to be extremely cautious during the forecasted severe weather that will make landfall from Friday evening until Sunday. The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for Disruptive Rain leading to flooding and difficult driving conditions from tomorrow into Sunday. READ MORE: City Disaster Teams on standby for severe
While tourists often flock to Cape Town for its postcard-perfect Table Mountain views, the pastel charm of Bo-Kaap, and the lively V&A Waterfront, a growing movement is encouraging visitors—and locals—to look beyond the usual sights and dive into the rich, complex food stories simmering beneath the surface. For years, Unexplored Cape Town has been leading intimate heritage food tours that showcase the city’s diverse culinary roots, shaped by migration, colonial legacies, and the
The South African Presidency has shrugged off the travel alert issued by the United States, which warns of increased risks for American travellers in South Africa. The advisory, issued on 27 May, cautions visitors to “exercise increased caution” due to threats such as terrorism, crime, and civil unrest, and specifically advises against night-time driving outside urban areas. SEE: US – South Africa Travel Advisory The Presidency says there is little
A triple murder in Kraaifontein has left the community reeling. Police say three people were killed in a shooting last night in the Wallacedene informal settlement. Colonel Andrè Traut says a fourth person was wounded. At the same time, officers have this morning arrested three suspects in connection with last night’s murders. A triple murder in Kraaifontein has left the community reeling Colonel Traut says armed assailants had opened fire on the four
From growing up on motocross bikes , to rallying on the world stage after winning the African continental final of FIA Rally Star’s worldwide young driver talent search in 2022, Max Smart is living his dream. He joined Ryan O’Connor and Jon Williams for a chat on The Fastlane. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Max Smart (@max_smart_16) Max’s goal is to enter select events outside of the
