Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine From recovering mangrove forests and protected ocean habitats to endangered birds and sharks receiving new opportunities to thrive, these stories highlight the impact of long-term scientific research, habitat restoration and community-driven conservation. Here are some of the most encouraging wildlife stories from around the world between… Read more »

For many artists, creating the work is only part of the journey. Building a career around that creativity often requires an entirely different set of skills, from marketing and financial planning to networking and exhibition management. That challenge sits at the heart of the City of Cape Town’s Emerging Artists… Read more »

A crisp winter morning at Cape Point is set to turn into something special on Sunday, 14 June 2026, as the Cape Point Volunteers open up one of the peninsula’s most scenic coastal routes for a guided community hike. This is not just another walk in the park–it’s a chance… Read more »

Every year in South Africa, the build-up to the Comrades Marathon is filled with the usual focus areas: mileage, pacing strategies, nutrition plans, and recovery schedules. But ask experienced ultra-runners what truly separates a smooth finish from a painful struggle, and a less glamorous answer keeps coming up – feet.… Read more »

The quiet hum of pages turning is set to return with renewed energy in Langa, as the local library reopens after a series of meaningful upgrades aimed at transforming it into a safer, more welcoming community space, Cape {town} Etc reports. Located in the heart of the township of Langa, the… Read more »

South Africans will soon begin spotting a new set of commemorative coins in their change, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) introducing special edition R2 and R5 coins from 16 June 2026. The launch coincides with Youth Day and forms part of a broader effort to celebrate milestones that… Read more »

Cape Town will once again become a space for conversation, creativity and activism when the Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival returns this August. Now celebrating its 20th year, the annual festival will unfold under the theme ‘A Place For All’, highlighting the importance of equality, accessibility and ensuring that women’s voices… Read more »

Earthdance Cape Town is changing the way it brings people together by introducing a series of community gatherings ahead of its 2026 festival. Inspired by this year’s global theme, Heart & Beat of Humanity, the initiative is designed to keep the spirit of Earthdance alive throughout the year rather than… Read more »

A church in Lambert’s Bay, Western Cape, has sparked widespread discussion and controversy after inviting congregants to attend service in their pyjamas this Sunday, Cape {town} Etc reports. The VGKSA Lambertsbaai church, led by Reverend Farren Cloete, shared the message on social media that quickly went viral and has since been… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Friday, 13 June 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be partly sunny, a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. The UV index will be moderate at 3. Expect around 29% cloud cover during the day, increasing to… Read more »