Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words:  Zintle Mdaka / Bona A viral video of a girl who can be seen dancing on top of a checkout counter at Checkers has sparked debate on the internet. Many internet users were sharing concerns about hygiene, as the girl had shoes on and was dancing where food is… Read more »

Farm stalls are a defining feature of travel in the Western Cape. Located along major routes and scenic byways, they provide access to locally produced food, seasonal fruit and region-specific specialities. For travellers, they offer both convenience and insight into the agricultural landscapes that shape the province. 1. Peregrine Farm… Read more »

Race rules come under scrutiny after bib swaps. Two Oceans controversy has deepened after organisers disqualified two men who ran the women’s half-marathon in other runners’ bibs and finished inside the top 10, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Running Mann, he breach changed the results and pushed legitimate… Read more »

Cape Town rugby fans are being urged to turn out in numbers as the Stormers prepare for two crucial home fixtures that could see them rewrite the attendance record books in the United Rugby Championship. The full context behind the push has been outlined in this, which highlights both the… Read more »

Officials have issued an urgent warning to beachgoers at Noordhoek Beach following a near-drowning incident linked to the recent breakout of the Noordhoek lagoon, Cape {town} Etc reports. This advisory comes from the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Kommetjie, shedding light on dangerous conditions that could put many lives at risk.… Read more »

Cape Town is in mourning following the sudden loss of Johnny Davids, a beloved radio presenter and musician, who passed away early Thursday morning due to a heart attack, Cape {town} Etc reports. At just 49 years old, Davids was not only a prominent figure in South Africa’s entertainment industry… Read more »

The East London Magistrate’s Court has sentenced EFF leader Julius Malema to five years in prison on the main charge, alongside fines for other offences, and declared him unfit to possess a firearm, Cape {town} Etc reports. The sentencing was handed down by Magistrate Twanet Olivier on Thursday, 16 April, after… Read more »

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a stern advisory as the Western Cape braces for a spell of very cold, wet, and windy weather beginning this Friday, 17 April, and projected to last until Monday next week, Cape {town} Etc reports. Residents can expect a dramatic drop in temperatures,… Read more »

Cape Town Tourism is basking in the glory of international recognition, having clinched the prestigious Gold award at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its remarkable campaign, My Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports. This accolade, awarded in the category of Best Branded Content – Best Visual Storytelling Series, underscores the campaign’s… Read more »

As autumn settles in and the last warm days begin to slip away, South Africans are being encouraged to make the most of the final wave of stone fruit still lining shelves and markets. Peaches, nectarines, and plums, long linked with summer braais, fresh salads, and easy smoothies, are nearing… Read more »