Cape Town Etc News Updates

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu arrived in Gqeberha carrying enormous expectation, and he wasted no time showing why he is regarded as one of the most exciting flyhalves in the game, dictating play from the opening moments and setting the tone for a commanding Stormers victory, Cape {town} Etc reports. A crowd of… Read more »

Residents living near Pollsmoor Prison in Tokai are being given advance notice of a change that may soon become part of their weekly routine; the testing of the prison’s escape and incident alarm. Information shared by local authorities and outlined in a reporting carried by The South African indicates that… Read more »

As the festive season unfolds, bringing with it a sense of joy and celebration, the Western Cape Government is working diligently to safeguard the health and safety of its residents, reports Cape {town} Etc. From 8 to 14 December 2025, extensive enforcement operations were launched by Western Cape Traffic Law Enforcement,… Read more »

Traffic congestion has risen sharply in Cape Town as new vehicle sales and population gains put extra pressure on roads, reports Cape {town} Etc. More than one million new motor vehicles were sold across South Africa over the past two years, according to NADA, increasing traffic volumes on city streets.… Read more »

South Africans are ordering more than just quick meals, they are shaping culture, celebrating milestones and saving time, all through a delivery app. That is one of the key takeaways from the Uber Eats 2025 Cravings Report, which offers a detailed snapshot of how people across the country are eating,… Read more »

Update: 15 December, 7pm In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves around the world, at least 15 people lost their lives and over 40 others were injured during a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney. The Australian government has classified this attack as a terrorist incident… Read more »

With meteorologists warning of a hotter and drier summer ahead, municipalities across the Western Cape have begun tightening water restrictions in an effort to safeguard supplies before peak demand sets in. The move follows updated seasonal forecasts and comes as towns prepare for increased pressure on water systems during the… Read more »

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has reached a significant milestone, welcoming its 33 millionth visitor today (Monday), just as the festive month of December kicks off, reports Cape {town} Etc. The landmark occasion was marked by a joyful surprise for the milestone guests, Ofentse Huma and Thabiso Letsoalo, who were greeted… Read more »

The Western Cape municipalities generated R97 billion in operating revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year, according to the Provincial Treasury’s 2025 Local Government Budget Performance Overview, released on 15 December 2025, reports Cape {town} Etc. The report not only highlights the significant economic contributions of local governments but also indicates a… Read more »

Rob Reiner, acclaimed film director, producer and actor, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, a producer and photographer, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on 14 December 2025 in what police described as an apparent murder, reports Cape {town} Etc. Reiner, son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, rose… Read more »