Cape Town Etc News Updates

A fisherman off the coast of Lamberts Bay recently experienced the kind of moment that turns an ordinary day at sea into a story you tell for the rest of your life. While out on a small fishing boat, A man found himself just metres away from a breaching whale,… Read more »

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp The future of the long-contested Tafelberg site in Sea Point was top of the agenda at a Heritage Western Cape meeting this week. Last year, GroundUp that the Western Cape government has plans to use part of the Tafelberg site for affordable housing. At a public… Read more »

Some mornings need flaky croissants. Other mornings call for warm roosterkoek straight off the fire. Smoky, buttery and slightly crisp on the outside, roosterkoek is the kind of Cape comfort food that turns a simple coffee stop into a whole vibe. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 14 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cooler, temperatures as the heatwave eases in the Mother City, with a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of… Read more »

In a move aimed at transforming education in South Africa, a Cape Town father and former teacher, Joseph Nefdt, has launched a petition on change.org advocating for the complete abolition of homework in schools nationwide, reports Cape {town} Etc. Titled ‘Stop all educational homework in South Africa’, the petition stems from… Read more »

A surge in extreme temperatures across Cape Town has triggered fresh concerns about the city’s water supply, with officials warning that restrictions could arrive sooner than expected if consumption continues climbing. City authorities say dam levels supplying the metro have dropped sharply compared with the same time last year, largely… Read more »

Residents and beachgoers are being urged to steer clear of the water at Melkbosstrand beach after a series of alarming seal attacks were reported on Friday evening, reports Cape {town} Etc. Local authorities, prompted by confirmed incidents involving multiple injuries, have taken swift action to ensure public safety. According to information… Read more »

The King Price Derby Series is set to elevate the passion, tradition, and rivalry of schoolboy rugby in 2026, delivering one of the most extensive and anticipated seasons yet, Cape {town} Etc reports. This year’s King Price Derby Series will constitute of 45 matches which includes the biggest school rugby… Read more »

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, unveiled the R285.8 billion budget for the 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) during a session of the Provincial Parliament on Thursday, reports Cape {town} Etc. Under the theme ‘Delivering Growth with Discipline and Care’, the budget aims to strike a balance between… Read more »

Netflix’s new documentary, The Dinosaurs, takes viewers on a fascinating journey millions of years into the past, bringing the prehistoric world to life. The four-part docu-series, produced by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, explores the Earth’s history through the dinosaur age, from Pangaea to extinction-level events. ‘This is… Read more »