Cape Town Etc News Updates

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 08 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features moderate temperatures and clouds, with a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 8. Expect 0% cloud cover for… Read more »

In a decisive move aimed at restoring safety for residents in Atlantis, Saxonwold, and Witsand, the Western Cape High Court has recently issued an interdict against several taxi associations, reports Cape {town} Etc. This legal action comes on the heels of an alarming shooting incident that highlighted the rampant intimidation and… Read more »

A residential fire broke out in the upper areas of Imizamo Yethu’s Dontse Yakhe on Saturday evening, prompting an extensive response from emergency services, reports Cape {town}Etc. As of late Saturday night, the blaze is reported to be under control, with firefighters successfully containing its spread despite challenging conditions. Ward councillor… Read more »

The Western Cape Serious Violent Crime detectives have made a significant breakthrough in the murder case of Crossroads councillor Lazola Gungxe, arresting a 26-year-old suspect on Friday, 6 March 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. This arrest follows the tragic shooting of Gungxe, who was gunned down shortly after attending a community… Read more »

A series of explosions resonated across Dubai, compelling authorities to temporarily suspend flights at the city’s international airport, the second busiest in the world on Saturday. The chaotic alerts sent passengers scurrying for safety as ominous clouds of smoke loomed over the facility, igniting fear and confusion among those awaiting… Read more »

What should have been an exciting start to school life has instead become a distressing experience for a five-year-old Grade R learner whose family claims she has been bullied in class. The child, who attends Wesbank No.1 Primary School, has allegedly been having a difficult time adjusting to the classroom… Read more »

The City of Cape Town has issued a warning to customers after fraudsters attempted to scam a resident by posing as officials linked to the city’s electricity services. According to the municipality, its Energy and Finance Directorates were alerted to a suspicious incident involving one of the city’s Large Power… Read more »

England’s women’s cricket side will now hold their warm-weather training camp in South Africa after their planned trip to the Middle East was cancelled due to regional conflict. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that preparations originally scheduled for Abu Dhabi had to be abandoned following safety concerns and… Read more »

South African motorists may soon feel significant pressure at the pumps, with forecasts pointing to steep fuel price increases when the next adjustment takes effect on 1 April 2026. According to projections from the Central Energy Fund, petrol prices could climb by between R2.28 and R2.41 per litre, while diesel… Read more »

The Muizenberg Community Policing Forum has confirmed the arrest of a robbery suspect following a swift response by City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers on Friday afternoon. The arrest took place at around 3pm on 6 March 2026 while officers were patrolling along Muizenberg Main Road. According to the… Read more »