Cape Town Etc News Updates

Grown from humble beginnings into one of the Western Cape’s most beloved tourism attractions, Redberry Farm draws both national and international visitors while remaining a favourite gathering place for locals. Nestled at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains just outside George, the farm has become an iconic destination for berry-lovers, fun-seeking… Read more »

South Africa’s long-running TV licence system appears to be heading for extinction, with government and broadcaster leadership openly conceding that the current model no longer works. Momentum is building around replacing the licence fee with a device-neutral household levy, signalling a major shift in how the public broadcaster could be… Read more »

In the early hours of Sunday, a 20-year-old Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer died after he stopped to help at a crash on Jakes Gerwel Drive, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to EWN, the officer was struck by another vehicle while assisting at the scene of an accident and… Read more »

A routine shopping trip in Cape Town turned into a terrifying ordeal after a man was arrested for allegedly trying to snatch a young child in broad daylight, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident unfolded at around 10:30am on Saturday, 13 December 2025, inside Vangate Mall in Athlone, where a… Read more »

A treasured piece of Springbok history has been lost, not through choice, but necessity, after former national No 8 Adriaan Richter disclosed that severe financial strain forced him to sell his 1995 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal. Richter, now 59, was part of the iconic squad that lifted the Webb… Read more »

The December holidays are magical – and exhausting. Between school breaks, endless snacks and sugar highs, disrupted routines and festive family get-togethers, it’s easy for parents to feel overwhelmed. But surviving the holidays with kids isn’t about perfection; it’s about lowering the pressure, creating simple systems and protecting your energy.… Read more »

South African football’s governing body has moved swiftly to shut down claims that Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos made racist or sexist comments, insisting his words were taken out of context and distorted online, Cape {town} Etc reports. The controversy erupted after Broos publicly criticised the conduct of a national… Read more »

As the festive season approaches, the spirit of gift-giving fills the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by supporting local businesses while finding the perfect presents for your loved ones, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape Town boasts a rich tapestry of shops offering unique gifts that capture the… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 15 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cool temperatures, a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 12. Expect 2% cloud cover during the day, as well… Read more »

Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp There is insufficient protection for women who face domestic gun violence, according to a report by the Remove the Trigger campaign, launched at the Saartjie Baartman Memorial Centre in Athlone on Tuesday. In the majority of cases where women are murdered, the perpetrators are their intimate… Read more »