Cape Town Etc News Updates

Police in Gqeberha are appealing for information that could help locate 14-year-old Allegra Styles, who was reported missing after allegedly leaving to attend a party in Kamma Park, Cape {town} Etc reports. Allegra was last seen at around 18:00 on Thursday, 8 October, according to police. A family member reported… Read more »

Cape Town will welcome artists from across Africa this November as the ArtsAbility Festival returns with a programme celebrating inclusive performance, creative expression and the talent of women in the arts. Presented by Unmute Dance Theatre, the three-day festival runs from 26 to 28 November at Youngblood Africa Art Gallery… Read more »

The South African government has issued a stern warning to individuals exploiting social media to incite violence and intimidate foreign nationals amidst growing tensions surrounding migration policies and asylum applications, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration raised alarms over the spread of inflammatory and misleading content that… Read more »

A nine-year-old boy has died following a drowning incident at Kleinmond Main Beach Lagoon on Saturday, 10 October, despite efforts by bystanders, rescue personnel and paramedics to resuscitate him. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Kleinmond crew was activated at 15:12 after eyewitnesses reported a drowning in progress at the… Read more »

Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Marina has secured its eighth consecutive Full Blue Flag Marina status, highlighting the ongoing work to protect marine life and keep its harbour clean, Cape {town} Etc reports. The recognition covers the 2026/2027 season and was confirmed on 8 October at the Blue Flag and Green Coast… Read more »

A fire destroyed numerous structures in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, on Sunday morning, 11 October, prompting a humanitarian response as residents face uncertainty over the extent of the damage and the assistance available to affected households. Gift of the Givers said its teams were alerted to the blaze shortly after… Read more »

A new nurse-led clinic in Macassar aims to make primary healthcare more accessible to local residents, reducing the need for costly travel and long waits at public health facilities. The clinic was launched through a partnership between Dis-Chem’s Better Tomorrow programme and the Cipla Foundation’s Sha’p Left initiative. The project… Read more »

South African summer dressing is getting a practical style upgrade, with hats taking centre stage as both a fashion statement and a way to help protect against the sun. From woven fedoras paired with linen to colourful bands that add character to a simple outfit, the right hat can become… Read more »

While many matric pupils spend the hours before their matric ball preparing for the evening’s celebrations, Cape Town teenager Ronaldinho Norman had a different priority: helping feed around 300 people in need in his community. The 19-year-old, who attends Eros High School, chose to organise a community braai in Pelican… Read more »

(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A Hout Bay woman’s quick thinking helped authorities uncover a suspected drug shipment worth more than R10 million after she witnessed bags of Mandrax tablets fall from a truck travelling along Hout Bay Main Road. The woman, who was driving her Toyota Fortuner, alerted emergency… Read more »