Cape Town Etc News Updates

CapeNature has added 44 231 hectares to the Western Cape’s protected areas and recorded its tenth consecutive clean audit, according to its 2025/26 Annual Report, Cape {town} Etc reports. The expansion, driven largely by extending Knersvlakte Nature Reserve and signing 16 biodiversity stewardship agreements with private landowners, exceeded the 5… Read more »

At least ten African countries have been caught up in Israel’s new restrictions on foreign airline pilots and cabin crew, following a security incident aboard a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. According to Business Insider Africa, the affected countries are Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Sudan… Read more »

Several Cape Town suburbs face planned water cuts and pressure disruptions this week as the City carries out maintenance on its supply network, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City’s official maintenance notice, published on 9 October, lists pipeline and valve installations, repairs and replacements. Residents across the city are also… Read more »

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ruled out seeking an increase in the fuel levy while she remains in office, saying motorists are already under too much financial pressure and the government must first address problems at the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Her comments come after petrol prices surged this month,… Read more »

Cape Town may be welcoming spring sunshine rather than autumn chills this October, but that has not stopped the Mother City from earning a place among the world’s most notable Halloween destinations, Cape {town} Etc reports. The city has been ranked 48th in Travel and Tour World’s (TTW) Top 50 Halloween… Read more »

Motorists travelling along Okavango Road should prepare for months of roadworks and possible traffic delays as Cape Town begins a major intersection upgrade aimed at easing congestion and improving drainage, Cape {town} Etc reports. The construction is scheduled to start on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the intersection of Okavango… Read more »

If you’ve ever bitten into a burger so juicy it practically melts in your mouth, chances are Wagyu beef had something to do with it. Famous for its rich marbling and buttery flavour, Wagyu has become the gold standard for burger lovers looking to elevate their next cheat meal. Fortunately,… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 9. Expect… Read more »

A growing number of inmates are preparing for their matric examinations, with 268 candidates registered at 18 correctional services schools across South Africa this year, Cape {town} Etc reports. For 268 inmates across South Africa, the 2026 matric examinations represent an opportunity to put months of studying and classroom work to… Read more »

South African agriculture has shown that it can compete with the best in the world. From citrus orchards and vineyards to maize fields, dairy farms and livestock operations, the sector remains a major contributor to the country’s economy. Yet behind these achievements lies an important question: how can South Africa… Read more »