Cape Town Etc News Updates

As the 2026 wine grape harvest draws to a close, the historic Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate is set to host an elegant evening of music, food and celebration with its much-anticipated Jazz Under the Stars event on Friday, 10 April. Taking place on the werf in front of the estate’s… Read more »

As temperatures continue to climb across the Western Cape, many Capetonians are looking for ways to escape the heat without battling crowded beaches. Just 90 minutes from Cape Town, the mountain town of Piketberg offers a refreshing alternative where river swims, farm dam dips and cool mountain air replace traffic,… Read more »

The Western Cape Government has announced a significant investment of R67 million in the restoration and fortification of Paarl Hospital following a devastating fire that occurred on January 27, Cape {town} Etc reports. Confirmed by the Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, during the recent tabling of the Provincial Budget,… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 22 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features cooler, temperatures as the heatwave eases in the Mother City, with a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of… Read more »

South Africa is witnessing a seismic shift in its marital landscape, as newly released data reveals not only a rise in divorce rates but also a steady decline in the number of marriages being registered, The latest findings from Statistics South Africa indicate a pivotal moment in societal attitudes toward… Read more »

Paris – Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran’s Hormuz offer to Japan  Iran is willing to help Japanese ships sail the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global fuel supplies, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News in an interview published on Saturday. In the… Read more »

As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on 21 March, a new report reveals a harrowing reality for the country’s youth. One in five children and adolescents faces a mental health condition, yet only ten percent of these vulnerable individuals can access the necessary care. This alarming statistic not only… Read more »

The South African government has reported a promising decline in road accidents, with preliminary statistics indicating an 11% reduction in crashes from January 1 to March 15 compared to the same timeframe in 2025. Addressing the media at the launch of the 2026 Arrive Alive Easter Road Safety Campaign, Minister… Read more »

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp The Western Cape government’s three large-scale affordable housing projects in the Cape Town inner city are inching forward, though construction has yet to begin at any of the sites. On Wednesday, Premier Alan Winde, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and infrastructure MEC Tertuis Simmers briefed the media… Read more »

The Western Cape Government has responded to growing concerns regarding the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on local fuel supplies, reports Cape {town} Etc. In a reassuring message to the public, officials confirmed that there is currently sufficient fuel availability in the province to meet demand. Monitoring… Read more »