Cape Town Etc News Updates

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is undertaking a thorough investigation into the attempted murder of Major General Feroz Khan, who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton. The high-profile probe is being spearheaded by the Gauteng Hawks, Gauteng Crime Intelligence, and the SAPS Detective Service, following… Read more »

A fragile sense of calm appears to be returning to one of the world’s most sensitive waterways after the United States and Iran reportedly agreed to ‘stand down’ following several days of escalating strikes. According to the BBC who cited a US official, both sides have now stepped back from… Read more »

The Proteas Women kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign alive after a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Lord’s on Sunday, Cape {town} Etc reports. South Africa were made to work for the result after Bangladesh posted 117-5 from their 20 overs, but a composed chase saw the… Read more »

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp After spending the night sleeping rough in the rain, hundreds of immigrants gathered outside the Zimbabwean Consulate were relocated to an official repatriation site on Sunday morning. Marquee tents had been erected by volunteers on Saturday night, but they were not big enough to provide… Read more »

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup adventure came to an end in heartbreaking fashion after a late Canada goal secured a 1-0 victory in Los Angeles on Sunday, Cape {town} Etc reports. The knockout-stage clash appeared destined for extra time before Canada captain Stephen Eustaquio delivered the decisive moment in… Read more »

There is a very specific moment when a travel plan dies. It usually involves opening a weather app, seeing a row of grey clouds and percentages that feel like a personal attack, and ultimately deciding that maybe staying home is the better option. It makes sense. Nobody enjoys being cold… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 29 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town partly sunny skies expected with a high of 15°C and a low of 6°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect around 36% cloud cover during the day,… Read more »

Three suspects were apprehended following the swift actions of a neighbourhood watch in Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports The incident unfolded on Friday afternoon when neighbourhood watch patrollers identified a suspicious vehicle manoeuvring around parking areas in Milnerton. JP Smith, the Mayco member for Safety and Security, praised the patrollers… Read more »

A 55-year-old rock climber was safely rescued after suffering a dislocated shoulder while descending Lion’s Head, a renowned climbing destination in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident served as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with mountain adventures, even after the most challenging parts… Read more »

The South African government has firmly stated that 30 June 2026 will be a routine working day, amidst fears of national unrest linked to ongoing immigration issues, Cape {town} Etc reports At a media briefing held in Pretoria by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development… Read more »