Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp Chaos erupted near the Cape Town stadium, along Granger Bay Boulevard in Green Point on Wednesday, when a group of about 40 people living in makeshift shelters were forcibly removed. By lunchtime, a bucket loader was breaking down the shelters. Dozens of people were sitting… Read more »

With the success of Netflix’s One Piece, it is clear that the South African film industry has really made its mark on the international stage. One Piece was filmed primarily at Cape Town Film Studios, located in Faure and founded in 2010. The live-action adaptation of the manga chose Cape… Read more »

Step into a rapidly expanding number of fitness studios throughout Mzansi, and you might come across something unique: iron weights designed to look like cannonballs, being swung with a steady rhythm instead of being lifted slowly. These kettlebells, once linked with traditional strength training, are now quietly changing the way… Read more »

Global attention has returned to the birth control pill following classification guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which lists combined oral contraceptives as a Group 1 carcinogen, reports Cape {town} Etc. In IARC’s system, Group 1… Read more »

With running clubs and marathons growing in South Africa, a recent study found that the Big Five Marathon is the most in-demand race in the world. A recent study from Sportshoes (an online retailer and publication that serves as a comprehensive destination for fitness enthusiasts) ranked international marathons based on… Read more »

With the rise of crime rates and gang violence in the past few years, the South African government announced the deployment of troops to crime and illicit mining hotspots during the State of the Nation Address on 12 February, reports Cape {town} Etc. Initially scheduled to run for a year… Read more »

Cape Town is positioning itself at the forefront of urban infrastructure investment in South Africa, with a long-term development pipeline that city leaders say will reshape how residents live, move and access essential services over the next decade. The announcement follows the release of the City’s latest infrastructure report, outlining… Read more »

The scale of modern concert tours has never been bigger. However, new research suggests that accessibility may not be keeping up. A new global study looking at major music tours shows a widening gap between artists who travel widely across different continents and those who choose to perform in residency-style… Read more »

The death of South African attorney and entrepreneur Ntombi Toni Khumalo Jackson in Liberia has triggered an expanding criminal investigation, with Liberian police confirming that her husband, economist and political commentator Samuel Jackson, is now considered the prime suspect as authorities work to determine what happened inside the couple’s Monrovia… Read more »

Cape Town is set to come alive with colour, music and purpose as the Doek On Fleek Pride Picnic returns on 5 September 2026 at the historic Castle of Good Hope. More than just a celebration, the event promises a powerful blend of joy, inclusivity and empowerment, bringing together women… Read more »