Cape Town Etc News Updates

Swimming at Melkbosstrand Beach has been halted following a sewage spill reported on Wednesday, prompting an immediate temporary closure of the popular shoreline, Cape {town} Etc reports. Authorities have put a full ban on entering the water, with beachgoers warned to stay clear until further notice. Health and environmental officials… Read more »

Sea Point sits on the Atlantic edge of the city. At its foot lies a compact tidal pool whose past still draws curiosity. The pool began as a private bathing place in the early 1900s and took shape around a villa that local guides say belonged to a wine industry… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 22 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features partly cloudy skies with a fresh breeze and a high of 25°C and a low of 19°C.   The UV index will reach a level of 9. Expect 63% cloud cover… Read more »

Words: By Zoe Erasmus /Getaway Cape Town is one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world and good news for students: you don’t need deep pockets to enjoy it, writes Zoë Erasmus. Whether you’re here on a short break between classes or just looking for an affordable… Read more »

Woolworths’ trial of a self-service checkout at its Foreshore store puts shoppers at the centre of the experiment, with the company testing whether a single Express Till can ease lunchtime queues for office workers and busy customers, reports Cape {town} Etc. NewsroomZA flagged the rollout on social media, prompting local… Read more »

Massimo’s founder has announced his retirement after 17 years of serving Hout Bay, sharing the news directly with patrons on the restaurant’s official Massimo’s Facebook page, reports Cape {town} Etc. In a heartfelt post dated 18 February, the team wrote: ‘The end of an era… and the beginning of an… Read more »

With over 11 million visitors travelling to the Western Cape last year, contributing to habitat loss reaching nearly 60% in some areas, the Western Cape’s tourism boom has evoked urgent calls for the industry to shift from extraction to restoration. This Easter weekend, Greenpop is answering that call. Cape {town}… Read more »

Capetonians dreaming of a single road from the Mediterranean to the Mother City should know the Cairo–Cape Town highway remains a work in progress. The 10 228-kilometre corridor aims to link North and South Africa but faces security and construction bottlenecks that delay a continuous drive. Cape {town} Etc Discount… Read more »

Set against the iconic eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden remains a firm favourite for local and international visitors alike. Following a successful debut, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has confirmed National Gardens Week will run from 9 to 15 March 2026, reports Cape {town}… Read more »

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed cautious optimism in light of a recent report indicating a slight reduction in violent crime within the deployment areas of the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), reports Cape {town} Etc. Hill-Lewis, however, emphasised the urgent need for structural changes in the criminal justice system… Read more »