Cape Town Etc News Updates

Update: 27 Novemeber 2025 Jean Jacques Wallis has been officially identified as the paraglider killed in Tuesday’s (25 November) crash on Lion’s Head, with aviation authorities now examining what led to the fatal impact. The confirmation comes from aviation representatives who noted that the 35-year-old world-renowned wingsuit pilot was test-flying… Read more »

Europe’s long-awaited Mars rover mission has received a significant boost, with NASA confirming it will supply several crucial components needed for the scheduled 2028 launch. The update comes as the European Space Agency (ESA) works to revive the Rosalind Franklin rover project, which stalled after geopolitical tensions and earlier technical… Read more »

The Western Cape’s fight against the illicit drug trade stepped into sharper focus this week after officers detained two suspects during an early-morning raid in Oudtshoorn, Cape {town} Etc reports. The operation, carried out just after 6am on Wednesday, 26 November, formed part of an extended investigation into a property… Read more »

Who doesn’t relish the idea of unwinding at a vibrant night market? The enticing sounds of bustling festivities, the crackling of open flames, the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling sauces wafting through the air – it’s a sensory experience like no other. Picture the scene: groups of friends laughing, families bonding… Read more »

A fresh round of allegations has placed former police minister Bheki Cele back under the spotlight after an explosive testimony by tenderpreneur Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, who told MPs he handed Cele R500,000 in cash before cutting contact when the requests ‘wouldn’t stop.’ The claims surfaced during a sitting of parliament’s… Read more »

Cape Town is gearing up for one of its most event-heavy weekends of the year, with more than 50 gatherings scheduled to take place across the city and nearly 160,000 people expected to attend. The weekend coincides with the iconic Festive Light Switch-On and a bumper line-up of festivals, expos,… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 27 November. Today’s weather in Cape Town features more sun and strong gusts with a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It’s going to be another sunny day with the UV index reaching a moderate level… Read more »

The national government is now considering deploying the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) to take on the gang violence raging in the Western Cape, according to remarks by Paul Mashatile in Parliament. Mashatile told the National Council of Provinces that a lack of coordination in policing has weakened… Read more »

South Africa is seeing another surge in proposals to rename towns, landmarks and public features, with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture confirming that more than a hundred requests have landed on its desk since the start of the previous financial year. Minister Gayton McKenzie, answering questions in Parliament,… Read more »

With the national conversation on violent crime gaining momentum, City leaders say Parliament’s latest move to examine conviction failures may finally open the door to long-awaited policing reforms. This moment, they believe, could shift attention toward a justice system struggling to keep pace with gang-related violence, illegal firearms, and drug… Read more »