Cape Town Etc News Updates

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war: South Korea evacuates more than 200 South Korea is evacuating 204 of its citizens and seven other nationals from the Middle East using a military aircraft, the foreign ministry said, calling the operation ‘unprecedented’. The evacuees arrived in South Korea… Read more »

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall for Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken, weighing 12g, following the detection of non-pathogenic Listeria contamination in a batch supplied by Clicks Retailers Pty Limited, reports Cape {town} Etc. This recall, which affects 1,152 units, aims to prevent any potential risk to… Read more »

The founders of K9 Patrol Pet Army, Jamie Pieterse and Marizelle Swanepoel, dedicated to animal care, are facing a slew of legal challenges linked to their operations, Cape {town} Etc reports. They appeared at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, confronting a total of 11 criminal charges related to alleged animal… Read more »

Sometimes, the best journeys are not measured in kilometres but in centuries. From living trees that predate the city to roads carved by ox-wagons and vineyards older than the country itself, the Western Cape is layered with places where time still lingers, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. Where the Cape’s oldest buildings… Read more »

The South African government has officially noted Israel’s response to the written pleadings submitted in the case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Cape {town}… Read more »

Western Cape Government Cabinet has taken significant steps to address the escalating violence and gang activities plaguing the Western Cape by approving the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist law enforcement agencies in combatting organised crime. This intervention comes after a detailed briefing from senior… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 16 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a low level of 2. Expect 99% cloud cover for today, with 97% cloud cover this… Read more »

The debate around the proposed security barrier along the N2 near Cape Town International Airport has quickly become one of the most polarising conversations in Cape Town. Some critics argue the wall is unnecessary, divisive or symbolic of deeper social inequality. Others claim it will merely hide poverty from travellers… Read more »

Need to beat the heat or planning to explore Cape Town’s stunning coastline? Check out this guide to the 10 best tidal pools in Cape Town! Opt for a sunrise or sunset visit when temperatures are too high. 1. Camps Bay Tidal Pool: Serenity meets spectacular views Indulge in a… Read more »

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could escalate further after reports that Iran is considering a new strategy to control oil tanker traffic through the critical passage. According to a senior official who spoke to CNN, Tehran may allow only a limited number of oil tankers to travel through the… Read more »