Cape Town Etc News Updates

For generations of Capetonians, the unfinished Foreshore Freeway Bridge has been more than just an incomplete piece of infrastructure. Towering above the city skyline, it has become one of Cape Town’s most recognisable landmarks – and a constant reminder of a project that never reached the finish line. Now, nearly… Read more »

Residents and marine conservationists along the Overberg coastline were met with an extraordinary and heartbreaking sight this week after a massive fin whale washed ashore near Gansbaai, Cape {town} Etc reports. The whale, identified as a 23-metre female fin whale, was first spotted near Gansbaai Harbour on Wednesday, 1 July, before… Read more »

The Cape Winelands Airport is embarking on a transformative journey alongside Stellenbosch University (SU) through a newly established cooperation agreement, aimed at advancing innovation in the shared spheres of ‘Smart’ and ‘Green’ development, Cape {town} Etc reports. At the heart of this collaboration lies a commitment to explore a multitude of… Read more »

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape has voiced strong condemnation of the xenophobic, Islamophobic, and racially charged attacks directed at Yusuf Cassim, following his recent appointment as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Cape {town} Etc reports. The inflammatory remarks targeting the 36-year-old Provincial Chairperson come at a… Read more »

There are places that demand attention, and then there are places that quietly earn it. Perched on the slopes of the Helderberg between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, Avontuur belongs firmly to the latter. Here, the landscape unfolds at its own pace. Vineyards trace the contours of the mountain, False Bay… Read more »

It started on a 2019 trip to Mexico, where a taste of tamarind sparked an idea. ‘I tasted my first duchess enchiladas, which was this candy that had this very distinct tamarind taste,’ the founder says in a TikTok video tracing her brand’s journey. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s… Read more »

The South African government has rejected claims by the Ghanaian government that a Ghanaian national was killed during the anti-immigration demonstrations on 30 June. Instead, South African authorities said the victim was shot a day earlier in what police believe was an extortion-related attack in the Western Cape. Ghana’s Ministry… Read more »

In a heartwarming display of compassion and responsibility, a driver for Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has captured the admiration of a grateful mother after a surprising incident unfolded on his bus, Cape {town} Etc reports. The touching story began when a seven-year-old boy fell asleep during his ride from Claremont… Read more »

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Diko, has reached out to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, requesting urgent clarification on allegations concerning his dealings with Starlink, the satellite internet service provider. This request follows troubling reports published by News24, which… Read more »

If you’re still deciding how to spend the weekend, there’s no shortage of events happening across Cape Town and beyond. Whether you’re after fresh seafood, a scenic walk through local history, live theatre or a relaxed market morning, there’s something to suit every pace. Here’s a look at seven events… Read more »