Cape Town Etc News Updates

Travellers passing through Cape Town International Airport can expect major changes soon, after a multibillion-rand upgrade plan was cleared for take-off, a development city officials say could reshape regional travel, tourism, and trade for years to come. The project, valued at R21,7bn and led by Airports Company South Africa, is… Read more »

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has begun construction on a new skin health institute on its Faculty of Health Sciences campus, a move officials say will strengthen research and skills development for African skin and hair conditions, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to UCT News the sod-turning ceremony held… Read more »

By Lisabeal Nqamqhele  South African comedian Marc Lottering and his partner Anwar McKay have spoken about their shocking experience surviving a powerful cyclone while on holiday in Mozambique. The couple were spending Valentine’s weekend at Tofo Beach in Inhambane province when Cyclone Gezani struck, bringing destructive winds and large waves… Read more »

By Betha Madhomu Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that South African fuel prices for March 2026 are on the verge of an over-or under-recovery. After two months of cuts in January and February, petrol and diesel are showing negative recoveries: petrol underrecovery is small, while diesel… Read more »

A nine-month-old baby is among the victims of a triple murder that took place just days before the South African Defence Force (SANDF) is expected to be deployed to Cape Town’s crime hotspots, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut, officers responded to reports of gunfire… Read more »

The City of Cape Town is marking a major employment milestone after 69,000 new jobs were added to the metro during the final quarter of 2025. The figures follow the latest labour force data released on Tuesday by Statistics South Africa, which showed South Africa’s overall unemployment rate dipping by… Read more »

TEARS Animal Rescue, in collaboration with Animal Welfare South Africa (AWS), AfriPaw and experienced veterinarians from TAH, is launching a World Spay Day campaign titled ‘Stop the Cycle. Save Lives.’ TEARS and AWS will provide clinical facilities where the procedures will take place, AfriPaw will assist by co-ordinating the identification of… Read more »

South Africa’s fight against foot-and-mouth disease is set to intensify, with a fresh batch of one million vaccines expected to land in the country by Saturday as part of a drive to protect most of the national herd before year-end. The update was delivered in Parliament on Tuesday, where Agriculture… Read more »

Tucked along the rugged False Bay coastline lies the irresistible blend of history, culture and natural allure of Kalk Bay. Dubbed one of ‘the 12 coolest neighbourhoods around the world‘ by Forbes magazine in 2018, its cobbled streets and eclectic boutiques lead to a bustling fishing harbour – its coastal… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 18 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features clouds with a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 10. Expect 63% cloud cover for today with 40%… Read more »