Cape Town Etc News Updates

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been ordered to conditionally release five luxury vehicles linked to corruption-accused businessman Hangwani Maumela, who is implicated in the alleged R2 billion looting of Tembisa Hospital. The cars — including two Aston Martins, two Ferraris and a Rolls-Royce — were seized from Omar’s Motor… Read more »

In a scathing social media rant, former US President Donald Trump has labelled the Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, as ‘absolutely terrible,’ igniting a wave of commentary regarding the crossover of Latin music into mainstream American culture, reports Cape {town} Etc. Bad Bunny, who represented… Read more »

KuGompo City is now the official name for the city formerly known as East London, after Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie approved 21 geographical name changes in late January, reports Cape {town} Etc. The decision follows recommendations from the South African Geographical Names Council and will be published… Read more »

The Western Cape Government has launched an urgent response to a worrying national outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), underscoring the seriousness of the situation with a commitment of R100 million, reports Cape {town} Etc. Premier Alan Winde, alongside provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, revealed crucial… Read more »

If a Valentine’s gift is out of budget this year, don’t stress – there are hundreds of sweet, light-hearted ways to say ‘I love you’ that don’t cost a cent. It’s about thoughtfulness and putting in the extra effort. Here are 7 ideas for an unbeatable no-spend Valentine’s gift, when… Read more »

Update: 09 February, 7am Heavy rains have caused significant flooding in the Overstrand area, particularly impacting the communities of Hawston and Fisherhaven, reports Cape {town} Etc. In response to the emergency, authorities activated the Joint Operations Centre late last night, triggering a swift and coordinated response to assist those affected.… Read more »

The Western Cape is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation, with plans to create thousands of jobs through a colossal R131 billion infrastructure pipeline, reports Cape {town} Etc. A recent meeting of the Infrastructure Ministerial Committee (IMC) outlined a clear agenda to accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure projects across… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 9 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features sun, scattered showers, with a high of 25°C and a low of 19°C. The UV index will reach a high level of 10. Expect 70% cloud cover for today and… Read more »

Generation Z (born between 1997 to 2010) are showing lower performance than previous cohorts in core cognitive areas, a leading neuroscientist told a US Senate committee, blaming the rapid spread of classroom screens and educational technology. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From… Read more »

A Western Cape winner narrowly claimed a R834 000 Lotto prize on the final day her ticket could be legally redeemed after dismissing repeated unknown calls as spam and robocalls, then answering one urgent call that prompted her to visit an Ithuba office hours before the deadline. TimesLive reported that… Read more »