Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town’s history is no longer being preserved only on ageing paper tucked away in archive rooms. Instead, the City is embracing modern technology to safeguard more than a century and a half of historical records while making them easier for future generations to explore, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest… Read more »

The South African Police Service has appointed Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi as the new Provincial Commissioner for the Western Cape, placing a veteran officer with more than three decades of policing experience at the helm of one of the country’s most challenging crime environments. The appointment comes as the… Read more »

Planning a day out at the Helderberg Nature Reserve? The City of Cape Town is encouraging visitors to carefully choose hiking trails that match their fitness levels and hiking experience, while keeping a close eye on the weather before heading out. With its scenic mountain landscapes and well-maintained trails, the… Read more »

The City of Cape Town has pushed back against claims circulating online that a Fish Hoek beach artist was fined or arrested by City enforcement officers, with Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith describing the reports as misinformation. In a statement issued on 29 July, Smith said… Read more »

Two brothers who had run out of money to buy fuel received an unexpected lifeline after a stranger’s simple request at a petrol station turned into a life-changing act of generosity. The stranger was South African philanthropist and content creator Bi Phakathi, who, together with Reward the Kind founder Logan… Read more »

South African motorists face renewed fuel price volatility as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global oil markets. The Central Energy Fund indicates petrol prices could see only marginal decreases of about five cents in August, despite earlier forecasts of 21–26 cent reductions. Diesel customers are expected to bear… Read more »

What began as a desperate search for a missing Cape Town man has taken a disturbing turn after police confirmed the 26-year-old was not missing at all, but was allegedly hiding while investigators built a child sexual assault case against him, Cape {town} Etc reports. The man, whose identity cannot be… Read more »

There was a time before algorithms shaped our aesthetic tastes. Before Netflix interiors and Pinterest boards. For many of us, our earliest ideas of comfort and beauty were formed by the books we read, the childhood forts we built and the worlds we imagined. As a child, I remember falling… Read more »

A devastating early morning fire has ripped through the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay, destroying dozens of homes and leaving hundreds of residents without shelter as emergency teams race to assist, Cape {town} Etc reports. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 7 am on Wednesday after multiple… Read more »

The Western Cape Department of Mobility is ramping up its efforts to combat illegal public transport operators in a bid to ensure a safer and more reliable commuting experience for residents, Cape {town} Etc reports. With investigations already under way in hotspot areas such as Atlantis and Somerset West, the Department… Read more »