Cape Town Etc News Updates

Residents visiting their local libraries across Cape Town may soon be greeted by a familiar face championing water conservation, as life-size cut-outs of the City’s beloved mascot, Manzi, are rolled out at facilities metro-wide. The initiative, led by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, aims to place water-saving messaging directly… Read more »

Several South Africans who relocated to the United States under a controversial refugee resettlement programme have returned home after only a short stay, with others reportedly reconsidering their decision. The development was confirmed through government correspondence, amid growing scrutiny of the programme introduced by US President Donald Trump. The initiative,… Read more »

The Ministry of Police has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other foreign nationals in South Africa, warning that perpetrators will face the full might of the law. In a statement issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the ministry described the incidents as xenophobic acts of violence… Read more »

MAMMA MIA! is set to return to the South African stage with an all-star cast, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 1999 jukebox musical has been a staple on the international stage, running on Broadway for 14 years, and currently holds the record for the fifth-longest-running show on the West End… Read more »

The small West Coast village of Redelinghuys, known for its quiet charm and strong community spirit, is preparing to welcome visitors from across the province as it hosts the first-ever Sandveld Fees festival on 2 May 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. Set against rolling farmlands and stretches of wild fynbos, Redelinghuys… Read more »

A renewed call for caution has been issued to motorists and pedestrians across the Western Cape, as wet and windy weather is expected to set in on Sunday, following a cold front approaching the province. The warning comes as authorities prepare for deteriorating driving conditions, with reduced visibility and longer… Read more »

Cape Town’s high-end property market is showing renewed strength, with luxury apartments along the Atlantic Seaboard and in the City Bowl attracting sustained interest from both local and international buyers. Sales activity has accelerated in recent months, with high-value transactions and quick turnaround times signalling a market that continues to… Read more »

A well-developed cold front is expected to make landfall over parts of the Western Cape from Sunday afternoon, bringing a spell of disruptive weather that could linger into the early days of next week. Forecasters warn that the approaching system is likely to deliver a combination of heavy rainfall, strong… Read more »

Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine There is a very specific moment when a travel plan dies. It usually involves opening a weather app, seeing a row of grey clouds and percentages that feel like a personal attack and ultimately deciding that maybe staying home is the better option. It makes sense.… Read more »

A new accessible walkway has officially opened at the summit of Table Mountain, marking a significant step toward making one of South Africa’s most recognisable landmarks easier to explore for a wider range of visitors, Cape {town}Etc reports. The project, unveiled on Friday morning through a collaboration between South African… Read more »