Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town is set to redevelop the iconic Woodstock Hospital into a large-scale residential project after the city council approved the sale of the R87 million property in principle last week. The plan calls for 500 new homes, including units specifically earmarked for households earning between R3 500 and R32… Read more »

Japan was thrown into turmoil late Monday after a powerful offshore earthquake sent shockwaves across the country and triggered widespread emergency measures. More than 100 000 residents were told to flee their homes as authorities raced to assess the damage and monitor the rapidly changing situation. The quake hit just… Read more »

Residents of Bishop Lavis woke to a disturbing scene on Monday morning when a severely injured man was discovered lying in Jessica Street shortly after 5am. A passer-by, who happened to be travelling home from Cape Town International Airport, spotted flames on the roadside and initially assumed it was a… Read more »

The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to host The Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition; the first time this prestigious exhibition is being held in Africa. The exhibition includes the winning image by Indonesia-based macro photographer Yury Ivanov, together with the collection of work from the 2025 contest. The Ocean… Read more »

With schools out and the festive season in full swing, families across Cape Town are making plans to enjoy the warm-weather break. The Mother City’s range of outdoor spaces, creative hubs and educational attractions has grown for 2025, bringing fresh programmes, extended hours and new activities designed for children of… Read more »

When I heard that former Proteas cricketer Paul Adams started a foundation last week, writes Gasant Abarder, it filled my heart with joy. As a kid straight out of high school, who looked like me, he did the unthinkable by starring for the national team. And now, the guy from… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 9 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features tempestuous winds, a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C.   The UV index will reach a moderate level of 5. Expect 61% cloud cover today and 16% forecast this… Read more »

Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse has told supporters he will step down from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA at the end of this year to begin his legal articles in 2026. He framed the move as the next phase of his work for animals and thanked colleagues and the public for… Read more »

A family trip ended in tragedy last Friday when 64-year-old Karin van Aardt was fatally stabbed in a smash-and-grab attack shortly after landing at Cape Town International Airport, Cape {town} Etc reported. There are renewed calls for improved safety, particularly on airport routes. Police have opened a murder case and… Read more »

Residents of Khayelitsha stood outside the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court on Monday to demand justice after the body of 16-year-old Kwakhanya ‘Ntlanganiso’ Mhlanganisi was found in Site C with multiple injuries, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the Daily Voice, community leaders said the killing appeared to be motivated by homophobia.… Read more »