Cape Town Etc News Updates

Motorists and residents in Cape Town are being advised to prepare for significant traffic disruptions in the Green Point precinct on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, as a comprehensive traffic management plan comes into effect. City officials have confirmed that several key roads in and around Green Point will be temporarily… Read more »

More than 43 000 Cape gannets have gathered on Bird Island this breeding season, marking a significant conservation milestone for one of South Africa’s most important seabird colonies. The thriving population highlights the success of ongoing conservation work led by CapeNature, alongside partners such as the Department of Forestry, Fisheries… Read more »

Cape Town-based author Jane Hudson makes a striking literary debut with In the Name of the Mother. This psychological thriller delves into the complexities of family, identity and the lingering shadows of the past. With its layered narrative and emotionally charged characters, the novel offers readers an intense exploration of… Read more »

A proudly South African tea brand is bringing a fresh twist to the kitchen. Carmién Tea has officially launched its new range of cooking teabags, a concept designed to make flavour-building in home cooking both simple and mess-free. Founded 27 years ago by Mientjie Mouton, the brand has built a… Read more »

A sweeping wave of demonstrations is set to unfold across the United States this Saturday, with thousands of rallies planned as part of the growing ‘No Kings’ movement opposing President Donald Trump and his administration. Organisers say the scale of the mobilisation could be unprecedented, with more than 3,200 events… Read more »

As cooler air settles over the city and evenings arrive with a noticeable chill, Cape Town enters what many locals consider the true start of hiking season. Autumn, rather than summer, is when the city’s natural playground reveals its best self. Cape Town’s mountains are never closed, but they are… Read more »

Israel’s military said it shot down a missile fired from Yemen early Saturday, marking the first time the country has come under direct attack from that front as tensions continue to rise across the region. The interception has sparked fresh concern that the Houthis could be stepping into the conflict,… Read more »

As South Africans prepare for Easter getaways and long-awaited road trips, one tradition quietly returns to centre stage: padkos. Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, has spotlighted a collection of easy-to-prepare snacks designed to travel well while adding variety to traditional road-trip fare. The… Read more »

Bafana Bafana were left frustrated on home soil after settling for a 1-1 result against Panama in Durban, despite controlling large parts of the encounter, Cape {town} Etc reports. The visitors struck first against the run of play in the 23rd minute, punishing a lapse at the back to take… Read more »

Golf icon Tiger Woods has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after being arrested and charged following a crash in Florida that saw his vehicle overturn. The 15-time major champion was taken into custody after attempting to pass a trailer, which led to a collision and caused… Read more »