Cape Town Etc News Updates

After spending years off air, one of South Africa’s most recognisable lifestyle shows is making a long-awaited comeback, with excitement building ahead of its return later this April. The much-loved programme is set to officially relaunch on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 7pm on S3, with additional repeat broadcasts scheduled… Read more »

South Africa offers one of the most varied riding landscapes in the world. Within a single journey, motorcyclists can move from coastal cliff roads to high-altitude mountain passes and into wide, open semi-desert. This diversity makes the country particularly well suited to scenic touring, where the route itself becomes the… Read more »

Yesterday’s freezing temperatures suddenly make sense now. Winter appears to have arrived a little earlier than expected this year, with the first light dusting of snow reported along the Hex River Valley Mountains, including Matroosberg and Worcester, as well as in Tulbagh and Wolseley, marking the first snowfall of the… Read more »

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra lit up Cape Town City Hall on a memorable evening of symphonic brilliance, as audiences were treated to a powerful programme featuring Mendelssohn, Bartók, and a showcase of rising and established South African talent. The concert, conducted by acclaimed maestro Nicholas Chalmers, drew an enthusiastic… Read more »

A video circulating on social media has ignited intense debate after a South African citizen directly confronted Helen Zille over her stance on the ongoing war in Gaza. In the clip, the unidentified speaker openly challenges Zille, stating from the outset that they have ‘never liked the DA,‘ which they… Read more »

 Police in Philippi have opened an inquest following the death of a man who succumbed to injuries sustained during a brutal attack in Hanover Park earlier this week. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday in Aloe Street, has sparked outrage after a disturbing video began circulating on social media. The… Read more »

Cape Town – Geordin Hill-Lewis, the new leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), has backed Elon Musk’s Starlink entry into South Africa, arguing that the country should open up its telecoms sector to more competition and rethink its approach to transformation policies like B-BBEE. Speaking during an interview with Newzroom Afrika,… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 18 April 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cool and mostly cloudy, with a high of 17°C and a low of 13°C. Expect a couple of morning showers, followed by overcast conditions for much of… Read more »

As the weather cools down in the Mother City, there’s still plenty to keep the kids entertained this weekend. If you’re looking for fun, active, and educational ways to spend time together, here are two standout ideas for Saturday and Sunday. Start your Saturday morning on an energetic note at… Read more »

Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp Two men accused of murdering eight people and injuring two others in Philippi East in January, appeared together in court for the first time on Thursday. The state revealed that police are conducting a manhunt for a third suspect involved in the shooting. The state alleges… Read more »