Event Brief
Capetonians Escape Heatwave by Taking to Water
Filed: Mar 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: As a severe heatwave grips Cape Town, locals and visitors cool off in the water, with temperatures soaring above 40°C.
WHO: Cape Town residents
WHAT: Taking to the water to escape heatwave
WHEN: Mar 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM ET
WHERE: Cape Town
WHY: To cool off during a severe heatwave
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