Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town stepped into 2026 to the unmistakable sound of ghoema drums, as thousands gathered on Monday, 5 January, for the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations, a centrepiece of the city’s cultural calendar that once again turned public spaces into places of shared memory, movement and meaning. From early morning,… Read more »

Authorities have tightened and adjusted road access in and around Pearly Beach as firefighting efforts continue into a third day, with residents urged to limit travel and follow official guidance closely, Cape {town} Etc reports. Emergency updates issued on Tuesday evening confirm that the main junction leading into Pearly Beach… Read more »

Shoppers are being urged to stay alert after a surge in online scams falsely linked to one of South Africa’s most recognisable retail brands, Cape {town}Etc reports. It comes after Woolworths issued a warning to customers following reports of fraudulent promotions circulating online, claiming to offer boxes of Woolworths products… Read more »

South Africa’s governing party has issued a strong warning over developments involving Venezuela, saying the situation poses serious risks to international law, national sovereignty and global stability. Drawing on details carried by Smile FM, the African National Congress (ANC) has condemned what it describes as ‘imperialist aggression’ by the United… Read more »

As the 2026 academic year draws closer, prospective students hoping for last-minute university placements are being advised not to show up unannounced. Information emerging from Cape Times reporting indicates that several of the country’s major universities have confirmed that late or walk-in applications will not be considered, citing overwhelming demand… Read more »

Words: Vincent Lali/ GroundUp A main sewer line in Khayelitsha needs urgent maintenance, but dozens of families live in shacks built above the line, blocking access. The City of Cape Town is relocating families to temporary accommodation built in Green Point, Khayelitsha. But unhappy Green Point residents destroyed and vandalised… Read more »

NSFAS funding is confirmed for more than 600000 first-time entrants for the 2026 academic year, giving many applicants clarity as institutions open registration, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants, these… Read more »

A ransomware attack was stopped early at Constantia Pharmacy in Cape Town after cybersecurity forensic investigator Bruce Malaudzi spotted an infected, internet-exposed server and raced to warn the business, reports Cape {town} Etc. Malaudzi found the system while threat hunting on the device search engine Shodan and noticed file names… Read more »

Khayelitsha fire tore through the Tsepe Tsepe informal settlement on Sunday, destroying 177 structures and leaving 377 people displaced, the City of Cape Town said after completing an initial damage assessment, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Voice of the Cape Teams from the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre and… Read more »

Wesley Neumann reinstated as Heathfield High School principal following a Labour Court ruling that brings closure to a legal battle rooted in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to… Read more »