Cape Town Etc News Updates

Obs beyond the student strip: Discovering Cape Town’s quietly creative suburb Posted on 29 January 2026By Miriam Kimvangu It is easy to underestimate Observatory, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Most visitors know it as a lively, student-heavy suburb anchored by Lower Main Road. A place where budget eats, late-night takeaways and buzzing bars… Read more »

Police confirmed the fatalities of the Woodstock shooting at a house on Pine Road on the evening of 31 January, reports Cape {town} Etc. Woodstock police Constable Ndakhe Gwala told Cape {town} Etc that ‘ three male suspects driving a silver Chevrolet spark went inside a house in Pine Road… Read more »

An Austrian tourist has died following a drowning at Wilderness on Saturday, 31 January, after three people were caught in rip currents at Leentjiesklip Beach, reports Cape {town} Etc. The woman and a 21-year-old male friend were rescued and were not injured, while the 49-year-old Austrian was taken to hospital… Read more »

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is spreading rapidly among South African livestock, the NSPCA warned on 29 January, saying cattle, sheep, goats and pigs are falling ill and suffering if swift action does not follow, reports Cape {town} Etc. The NSPCA described typical signs Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD): fever… Read more »

Cape mountain zebra conservation took centre stage at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on International Zebra Day as the reserve celebrated a metapopulation milestone and growing genetic diversity, reports Cape {town} Etc. Sanbona now hosts the most genetically diverse Cape mountain zebra population recorded in one location in recent history, the reserve… Read more »

Cape Town is set to be a vibrant hub for art enthusiasts and creators alike as the 2025 edition of Nando’s Creative Exchange (NCX) embarks on its second showing, titled Making Space. Kicked off on 29 January 2026 and running until 26 February 2026 at the esteemed Association for Visual Arts… Read more »

In a heartbreaking incident on Saturday evening, a shooting in Woodstock has plunged the community into sorrow, reports Cape {town} Etc. It is reported that two individuals sustained serious to critical injuries, while one person tragically lost their life on the City of Cape Town-owned Pine Road plot. As this is… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 01 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features partly cloudy skies with a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 5. Expect 61% cloud cover for today and… Read more »

The vibrant community of Bloubergstrand is in mourning following the tragic passing of 80-year-old John Flanigan, a revered figure known for his adventurous spirit and passion for the sea, reports Cape {town} Etc. Flanigan’s life came to an unexpected end on Saturday morning after an incident occurred while he was kayaking… Read more »

Words: GroundUp / Marecia Damons After a five-year legal battle, former Heathfield High principal Wesley Neumann will still not return to school for now. Neumann was dismissed in 2020 for refusing to reopen the school in line with the Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) directive during the covid pandemic. In June 2020,… Read more »