Cape Town Etc News Updates

Bantamsklip has been named as a possible site for South Africa’s next nuclear power station and Eskom has begun a formal environmental assessment, reports Cape {town} Etc. The site lies close to Dyer Island and a marine system that supports African penguins, whales, seals and other species. Researchers estimate about… Read more »

Minister Gayton McKenzie used his Reconciliation Day speech to call for national unity, reports Cape {town} Etc. He told the crowd: ‘From next year, we shall celebrate this important day together as a nation.’ Speaking at the event, McKenzie praised the Government of National Unity and said the GNU had… Read more »

A wedding planner scam has left a Cape Town bride and her partner R55,000 out of pocket, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to @jodi_dee TikTok video she explains that, two weeks before the ceremony, ‘our wedding planner ran away with our payment of R55 000′. @jodi_deeGod has a plan.♬ original… Read more »

Popular South African television and radio presenter Warrick Stock, famously known as DJ Warras, has been reported dead following a shooting incident in Johannesburg this afternoon. The news has left the entertainment industry and fans in mourning, amplifying fears about the rising violence faced by public figures in the country.… Read more »

The Garden Route, known for its serene coastal beauty, has evolved from a mere holiday and retirement enclave into a vibrant community attracting families and professionals in search of a better lifestyle, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Pieter Jordaan, licensee for Seeff George, this picturesque region has become a haven for… Read more »

The City of Cape Town is sounding an alarm after samples taken from trees in the bustling CBD and scenic Hout Bay have confirmed the presence of the destructive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) beetle, reports Cape {town} Etc. Both the invasive pest and the accompanying fungus pose a serious threat… Read more »

The tranquil coastline near Thembalethu in George has become the scene of a heartbreaking search effort following an incident on Monday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc. A 35-year-old local man was reported missing after he was swept off rocks by powerful waves while presumably gathering fishing bait with friends. The NSRI… Read more »

Authorities have confirmed the identities of the two students killed in Saturday’s deadly shooting at Brown University, as investigators continue searching for the suspect more than 48 hours after the attack. The victims were identified as Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, who were among a group of students attending… Read more »

Former Springbok Women and Bulls Daisies captain Lusanda Dumke has passed away after courageously battling a rare form of gastric cancer, reports Cape {town} Etc. The news, released by her adopted provincial union, the Blue Bulls, has left fans and teammates mourning the loss of a player who epitomised resilience and… Read more »

A 41-year-old cyclist has tragically lost their life after being struck by a vehicle on Victoria Road, near Glen Beach, in Camps Bay early Tuesday morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after the incident occurred at approximately 7am, where medical personnel declared the cyclist deceased… Read more »