Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town’s cultural calendar is set for a major shift in 2026 as preparations begin for LUMENOCITY, which is The Art of Light, a large-scale festival that will bring illuminated art installations, creative technology, and immersive storytelling to the historic Company’s Garden. The four-night showcase, running from 9–12 April 2026,… Read more »

As the festive season approaches, Cape Town is preparing for an influx of local and international visitors eager to immerse themselves in the splendour of the Mother City. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is anticipating one of its busiest times of the year, with numerous visitors flocking to… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 13 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cool temperatures, a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 6. Expect 47% cloud cover during the day and 12% this… Read more »

The South African government has welcomed the findings of the latest Poverty Trends report released by Statistics South Africa, highlighting a significant decline in the nation’s poverty levels over the past seventeen years, Cape {town} Etc reports. This report marks a milestone in the country’s ongoing mission to alleviate poverty, improve… Read more »

In a remarkable achievement for both South Africa and the global medical community, David Obagbuwa has graduated with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University (SU) at the impressive age of just 21, Cape {town} Etc reports. On December 11, 2023, Obagbuwa’s academic journey culminated in a celebration of resilience and determination, establishing… Read more »

In a groundbreaking initiative that promises to inspire both action and awareness about mobility rights, Össur South Africa has unveiled its 2026 ‘What’s Your Epic?’ campaign. This launch comes as the world gears up for the Cape Epic, one of the most iconic mountain biking competitions, set to take place… Read more »

Cape Town has officially become the sixth most congested city in the world, as revealed by the newly-released 2025 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. An analysis of traffic conditions across 942 urban areas globally shows that the average driver in the Mother City lost a staggering 96 hours to traffic in… Read more »

Words: David Capel / GroundUp As extortion tightens its stranglehold on Cape Town, the City is hitting back in court. But some township victims are in hiding, in fear of their lives. Last week, the Western Cape High Court granted the City of Cape Town an interim interdict preventing the… Read more »

As South Africa gears up for one of the busiest travel weekends of the festive season, the Western Cape Mobility Department is ringing the alarm bell over a troubling spike in incidents involving heavy motor vehicles (HMVs), reports Cape {town} Etc. With 43 incidents logged since the start of December… Read more »

Cape Town is marking the end of an era as Arlene Wehr, one of the first women to step into the City’s firefighter uniform, transitions into retirement after nearly three decades of trailblazing service. Her story stretches far beyond career milestones. It is a record of firsts, long nights on… Read more »