Thursday, 27 August 2026

Western leopard toads are migrating to breeding ponds between July and October, sometimes crossing five kilometres; motorists should slow down, pull over safely and move them in the direction they are facing.

Mushroom specialist Gary Goldman urged foragers to cook wild mushrooms on the day they are picked, leave uncertain specimens out, and obtain permits before collecting in national parks.

The De Capo Quartet, founded by retired musicians in the Overberg, has sold out concerts and raised R10,000 for a first-responder monitor while continuing to perform and entertain.

UCT students demanded the immediate removal of the roughly R50,000 NSFAS accommodation cap; officials accepted their memorandum and have 14 days to respond.

Cape Town’s Photography Festival runs from 2 to 26 September under the theme “Truth”, featuring more than 40 exhibitions across locations including the city centre, Waterfront, Bellville and Hout Bay.