Cape Town Etc News Updates

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DA makes surprise move to open coalition talks with MK Party
The DA and the MK Party are expected to hold coalition discussions within the next 48 hours after DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis formally approached former president Jacob Zuma to explore possible cooperation following South Africa’s 2026 local government elections. MK Party national coalition negotiator Advocate Dali Mpofu confirmed the development,… Read more »
Your summer escape starts at Franschhoek Cellar
There is something special about summer in Franschhoek. Long, sun-drenched days bring the valley to life, with lush vineyards stretching towards the mountains and clear blue skies setting the scene for the season. The air is filled with the warmth of the Winelands, inviting visitors to slow down, soak up… Read more »
Ottery taxi robbery: Schoolchildren reportedly caught in incident
A reported taxi robbery in Ottery has raised concerns about the safety of schoolchildren travelling through the area after a group of armed suspects allegedly drove off with a white Toyota Quantum carrying passengers on Thursday afternoon, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident reportedly happened at approximately 14:30 on 12 November… Read more »
Aggressive seal bites bodyboarder at Strand Beach, prompting safety warning
A morning swim at Strand Beach took an unexpected turn on Thursday, 12 November, after an aggressive seal bit a bodyboarder and reportedly approached several other people in the water, Cape {town} Etc reports. The woman was reportedly bitten behind the knee at around 06:45 while bodyboarding. She later sought medical… Read more »
Diabetes can damage eyesight before symptoms appear
With more than 2.3 million working-age adults in South Africa living with diabetes, eye specialists are urging patients to pay closer attention to a complication that can progress without obvious warning signs. Ahead of World Diabetes Day this weekend on Saturday, 14 November, the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA)… Read more »
Newborn baby discovery prompts police investigation in Milnerton
Police are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a stream in Phoenix, Milnerton, Cape {town} Etc reports. The discovery was made on Tuesday, 10 November, near a sewage pump along Milky Way Drive, after a passer-by noticed the baby in the water. An eyewitness at the scene… Read more »
Weekends in the Winelands just got better with The Galileo!
Tuck into a delicious picnic on luscious lawns until the movie starts on the big screen. The Galileo is a unique experience, including classic and contemporary films, picnics, a food and drinks market, games, prizes, giveaways, music and more at award-winning wine, farm and hotel estates. It’s perfect for birthday… Read more »
SARS warns travellers against paying third parties for travel declarations
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has made a significant appeal to travellers entering or leaving the country, urging them to submit their Traveller Declarations exclusively through official SARS channels, Cape {town} Etc reports. This advisory comes in light of alarming reports that independent third-party providers are charging unsuspecting travellers to… Read more »
Pull of the Mother City: The in-demand jobs and scenic lifestyle of Cape Town’s coastal elite
The magnetic pull of Cape Town – affectionately known as the Mother City – is reshaping South Africa’s economic landscape. As the country’s premier hub for technology, entrepreneurship and creative innovation, it draws ambitious young professionals seeking a profound truth: you don’t have to sacrifice your lifestyle to build a… Read more »
Cape Town café helps former prisoners brew a new life
Words: Alice Scott / GroundUp Lungiswa Sidukwana was in prison when her two-week-old son died in 2011. She was unable to attend his funeral. It was then that she realised things needed to change, she says. It took almost another decade before Sidukwana was at last able to break a… Read more »