Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town is preparing to welcome 30 young pianists from 14 countries for a new international classical music competition, with tickets now available ahead of its March 2027 debut. The inaugural Cape Town International Piano Competition will run from 6 to 17 March, bringing a series of performances to Stellenbosch… Read more »

An attempted armed robbery at a supermarket in central Stellenbosch ended with one suspect dead and four others arrested after a pursuit involving police and private security officers extended onto Stellenbosch University’s campus on Wednesday evening, 4 November. The incident began at a business in Merriman Avenue at approximately 20:20,… Read more »

Painter’s pants, denim jackets and utility-inspired clothing have found a place in contemporary fashion, but for one Cape Town manufacturer, these styles have been part of its identity for generations. Sweet-Orr, which has been producing workwear since 1871, is entering a new chapter with the launch of Sweet-Orr & Co.,… Read more »

Words: Lee-Ann Steyn/Getaway Magazine The proposed tax will give England’s 13 Mayoral Strategic Authorities, including Greater London, the power to introduce a levy on overnight accommodation in their respective areas. The announcement was made by Chancellor John Healey during his Budget speech on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, as reported by… Read more »

Cape Town has been ranked the world’s leading mountain escape for 2026, placing the Mother City ahead of well-known alpine destinations in France and Poland. The ranking, compiled by travel eSIM provider Holafly, gave Cape Town an overall score of 76.9 out of 100 after assessing destinations on factors including… Read more »

Social grant beneficiaries can prepare for the festive season with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirming that December payments will return to the regular monthly schedule after November’s once-off adjustment for the Local Government Elections. In a media statement dated last month on 28 October, SASSA confirmed that… Read more »

Discover a fresh chapter of coastal hospitality at The Blue Peter Hotel, where timeless charm meets contemporary seaside living.  There are places in Cape Town that become part of the city’s story. For generations of locals and visitors, The Blue Peter Hotel in Bloubergstrand has been one of them: a… Read more »

A 69-year-old man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after two dogs were found dead at a property in Factreton, Cape Town, following an investigation by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Cape {town} Etc reports. The discovery was made on Thursday, 5 November, after a witness reportedly… Read more »

Two men have been arrested in Cape Town following an operation into an alleged online dating scam syndicate accused of using romantic relationships to lure victims into meetings where they were allegedly drugged and robbed. According to The Citizen, the suspects, aged between 20 and 25, were detained in the… Read more »

The Fish Hoek Disaster Risk Management (DRM) volunteer unit has emerged as the standout performer at Cape Town’s annual Volunteer First Aid and Fire Competitions, taking first place in both categories, Cape {town} Etc reports. The event, held on 31 October 2026, brought together volunteer emergency response teams from across the… Read more »