Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Raymond Joseph / GroundUp GroundUp previously reported: Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara was placed on special leave after the Special Investigating Unit announced it was investigating a dodgy Lottery deal in which he was involved. Sefara has also stepped aside as chair of the South African National Editors Forum while the matter is… Read more »

Words: Matthew Hirsch/GroundUp The City of Cape Town council has approved the release of an ‘underutilised’ parking lot adjacent to the Civic Centre for a mixed-use development that will include affordable housing. A formal public participation process will now begin, after which bids will be invited to purchase the property.… Read more »

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced an R1bn drug bust at Beitbridge, described as one of the biggest anti-drug breakthroughs in South African history, reports Cape {town} Etc. This comes after officials intercepted a massive consignment of methaqualone, commonly linked to mandrax production, at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.… Read more »

African Insider reports only 10 of the 300 Ghanaian nationals processed at OR Tambo International Airport this week held valid South African documents, immigration officials revealed, as the Border Management Authority (BMA) cleared 295 passengers for departure following an eight-hour operation, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Border Management Authority… Read more »

The 28th edition of the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival will run from 4 to 14 June, transforming cinemas in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria into hubs for storytelling, conversation and cultural exchange, Cape {town} Etc reports South Africa’s biggest documentary festival is back, and this year’s programme is bringing… Read more »

There was a mixture of pride, pressure and optimism in Pretoria on Wednesday evening as South Africa officially sent Bafana Bafana off to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cape {town} Etc reports. Inside the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the national team ahead of their long-awaited return… Read more »

South Africa’s worsening fuel price crisis is now forcing petrol stations to consider a drastic step many motorists rarely think about: closing at night. Across the country, fuel retailers are under mounting pressure as rising petrol costs, falling fuel volumes, and shrinking consumer spending begin to erode the viability of… Read more »

For too many children facing lengthy stays in hospitals, the challenges are not just medical; they often face the daunting task of keeping up with their education amidst the chaos of treatment. Now, a novel initiative seeks to bridge this gap, providing portable learning environments that make education accessible for those who… Read more »

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say a return to full-scale war with the United States is unlikely, even as tensions across the Middle East continue to rise following fresh military strikes and ceasefire accusations. The comments came after Iran accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire that has technically been in place… Read more »

Cape Town and the Western Cape make it very easy to swap city noise for tree-lined paths, filtered light and a slower pace. From a forest on the slopes of Table Mountain to a far-flung Garden Route giant, these green escapes offer easy day trips and bigger adventure breaks in… Read more »