Cape Town Etc news updates “CAPE TOWN FOR CAPETONIANS”. Visit Cape Town Etc website here or see the feed summary below.
- South Africa’s World Cup moment: how Bafana can turn Group A into a statement
When the 2026 World Cup draw handed South Africa a date with destiny, the tournament opener against co-hosts Mexico at the renovated Estadio Azteca on June 11, 2026, it felt like history looping back on itself. Bafana Bafana opened the 2010 World Cup against the same opponents; now they get… Read more » - Thabo Bester drops fresh court demands
Thabo Bester was back in the dock on Friday, 5 December, making yet another pre-trial appearance at the Free State High Court, and using the opportunity to lodge a fresh batch of complaints through his defence team. The convicted killer and fraudster, whose elaborate 2022 escape stunned the country, is… Read more » - Cape Town adopts Rail Business Plan and Vision 2050
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will engage national government on the handover of passenger rail services following Council’s adoption today of a detailed Rail Business Plan, Cape {town} Etc reports. Council further adopted the Cape Town Long-Term Plan, which sets out the City’s overall strategic goals until… Read more » - Ramaphosa condemns killing of Madlanga Commission witness
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep shock and sorrow following the fatal shooting of Marius van der Merwe, a Brakpan security industry professional and former member of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Cape {town} Etc reports. Van der Merwe, who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission, was killed in front… Read more » - Blitzboks shock world giants with double win in CT SVNS
The Springbok Sevens delivered exactly what the home crowd wanted on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town, powering to back-to-back wins to take control of Pool A. Their victories over Fiji and New Zealand, two of the biggest names in the sport, put South Africa in pole… Read more » - Update: Fire rages uncontrollably in Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Update: 06 December, 4pm The De Kelders/Gansbaai fire has flared up once more within the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, particularly on the Stanford side, leaving local authorities and residents on high alert on Saturday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc. The fire is currently raging out of control, and with no… Read more » - City urges motorists to prioritise vehicle safety this festive season
As the festive season rapidly approaches, the City of Cape Town is intensifying its efforts to promote road safety among motorists and public transport operators, reports Cape {town}Etc. With traffic volumes set to surge as families embark on long-distance travels to reunite with loved ones, ensuring vehicle safety becomes paramount to… Read more » - Animal rescue workers attacked and robbed during community outreach
Members of the Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) experienced a harrowing assault and robbery while conducting their routine community veterinary outreach near the Siyahlala Clinic in Philippi, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has left staff members shaken but grateful for their safety. ARO spokesperson Lindsey Concer described… Read more » - Watch: Outrage after taxi driver attacks motorist in Kuilsriver
A morning drive quickly turned into a nightmare for a local motorist who found himself at the centre of a terrifying road rage incident in Kuilsriver on Friday. The incident occurred on Hindle Road while the victim was travelling with his wife and their six-month-old baby, highlighting the potential dangers of… Read more » - African penguins face extinction as food supplies dwindle off SA’s coast
An international research team from University of Exeter has sounded the alarm over the precarious state of African penguin populations along the South African coast, attributing massive starvation rates primarily to critical food shortages during their annual moult. The findings, published today in the esteemed journal Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology,… Read more »
Daily Live is updated with the latest
news from Cape Town Etc find out how to keep this page updated.