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Two Oceans Marathon rebuilds trust ahead of 2026 edition
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Organizers of South Africa's Two Oceans Marathon have restored trust with the City of Cape Town and stakeholders after the 2025 event's permit breaches and organizational issues. The race is set for April 11-12, with Gerda Steyn aiming for a seventh consecutive ultramarathon victory. New leadership partnered with Stillwater Sports to ensure smooth execution.
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management is on standby ahead of a well-developed cold front due this weekend. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain on Sunday.
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A new data review questions Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's claim that foreign property buyers focus only on luxury homes. Daily Maverick examined Airbnb listings and found overseas hosts offering more modest flats in areas such as Gardens and Oranjezicht.
South African army and police units swept through Lavender Hill and Steenberg on Friday evening, targeting suspected drug houses as part of Operation Prosper. Children trailed the convoy with excitement, while some residents and officials voiced scepticism over its lasting effect on gang violence. No shootings have been reported in the areas since the raids.
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Gerda Steyn of South Africa retained her title in the women's 56km ultra-marathon at the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon, clocking 3:27:43 for a record seventh straight win. Arthur Jantjies from the Northern Cape claimed a shock victory in the men's race in 3:09:25 on only his second ultra-marathon. Thousands of runners tackled the iconic Cape Town route on Saturday.
Diocesan College, known as Bishops, has topped schoolboy water polo for two seasons by winning every major tournament entered. Their success stems from team culture, squad depth, tactics and mental preparation. Coach Jabs Sibiya's arrival in 2022 marked a key turning point.
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On Wednesday, Cape Town entered the third day of a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs of over 40°C in several areas. Locals and visitors sought relief by heading to the water, as captured by photojournalist David Harrison.
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