Cape Town Etc News Updates

From early mornings to late nights, one Checkers Sixty60 driver is showing South Africans what the job really looks like. While most South Africans tap an app and wait for groceries to arrive, one driver is pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to make that convenience possible.… Read more »

Parents and pupils in parts of the Western Cape are being urged to prepare for a short but significant disruption to the school week, as authorities move to close dozens of schools ahead of expected heavy rainfall, Cape {town} Etc reports. The decision, officially confirmed by the Western Cape’s Minister of… Read more »

Shocking scenes of chaos erupting in the parking area of N1 City Mall over the weekend have been circulating online, showing bottles hurled, fights breaking out, and a man narrowly escaping being run over, Cape {town} Etc reports. The footage captured loud popping sounds, which initially sparked fears of gunfire, but… Read more »

Cape Town’s controversial marine outfalls are once again under the spotlight, but this time the City says the latest scientific data points to stable coastal water quality and strong compliance with environmental regulations. According to findings presented at the latest Permit Advisory Forum in April, the marine outfalls located in Camps… Read more »

Cape Town is still very much in its Bollywood era, and this time, the spotlight shifts from the V&A Waterfront to the golden edges of Camps Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. Fan clips now show Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone filming along the Atlantic Seaboard, adding a softer, sunset-soaked… Read more »

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has alerted consumers about a safety recall initiated by Hyundai Automotive South Africa, a subsidiary of Motus Holdings Limited, Cape {town} Etc reports. The recall targets fourteen Hyundai i30 (FD) and Elantra HD vehicles distributed in South Africa in 2011. This announcement underscores the automotive industry’s… Read more »

The City of Cape Town has responded to a firefighter rape allegation after a widely shared social media post raised concerns about how the matter was handled within its fire and rescue service. The report, published by Forever Yena News, questioned the pace and transparency of the City’s internal processes… Read more »

Cape Town is enshrouded in sorrow following the passing of Lorenzo Darries, a cherished presenter at Good Hope FM who succumbed to a long struggle with heart disease, Cape {town} Etc reports. Darries, known equally for his engaging presence on air and his genuine connection with listeners across the Western Cape,… Read more »

As we prepare to bid farewell to the 14th season of movie magic under the stars, The Galileo Open Air Cinema presents a heartwarming collection of classic throwbacks to commence this year’s curtain call. From the will-they-won’t-they charm of When Harry Met Sally and the tail-wagging adventure of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey to… Read more »

Words: Sandiso Phaliso / Ground Up After a spate of deadly shootings in recent months, Cape Town’s rival taxi associations, CODETA and CATA, came together on Monday and agreed to end violent conflict. The most recent dispute was over the route between Mfuleni and Somerset West. CODETA was allegedly prevented… Read more »