Cape Town Etc News Updates

A 29-year-old woman from Kopermyn village in Ga-Maja outside Polokwane has launched the emergency and crime-fighting app she began building in 2022. The tool sends distress alerts and shares live location details so responders can act quickly. The app is available on the Google Play Store and works with a… Read more »

Cape Town witnessed a rugby sevens masterclass on Sunday as the Springbok Sevens produced one of the most dramatic comebacks ever seen at DHL Stadium, successfully retaining their HSBC SVNS Cape Town crown with a nail-biting 21-19 victory over Argentina, Cape {town} Etc reports. A roaring crowd of 31 941… Read more »

As the festive season approaches, the spirit of gift-giving fills the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by supporting local businesses while finding the perfect presents for your loved ones, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape Town boasts a rich tapestry of shops offering unique gifts that capture the… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 8 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a sunny skies with a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C.   The UV index will reach an extreme level of 12. Expect 0% cloud cover today and 4%… Read more »

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi surprised audiences at the Baxter Theatre when he walked on stage at the end of the opening night of Colleen the Musical to congratulate Marc Lottering and sing Happy Birthday, reports Cape {town} Etc. News24 states the moment came after the show on 4 December, which… Read more »

The ANC in the Western Cape has asked the Public Protector to investigate a R51 000 reimbursement Premier Alan Winde received for flights to New York during Climate Week in 2024, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The Citizen the payment came from the Under2 Coalition, an international network of… Read more »

Working on Fire (WoF) has mobilised 900 firefighters and more than 33 aircraft as the Western Cape enters its annual fire season, the organisation and provincial authorities confirmed on Sunday. EWN reports that the move follows an unprecedented run of early-season blazes that have stretched crews and resources. Cape {town}… Read more »

A team at Tygerberg Hospital has completed South Africa’s first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction. According to Western Cape Government, the Fitbone Transport Nail rebuilt a 50 mm femoral defect and corrected a 30 mm leg-length difference in a 64-year-old former police officer who was shot in 2018.… Read more »

The Department of Home Affairs has revoked South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption for holders of ordinary Palestinian passports after an investigation found deliberate, ongoing exploitation of the rule, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to SA News the department said intelligence and security cluster findings showed intermediaries-chartered flights to move people… Read more »

Streaming giant Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and television studio and HBO streaming business in a cash and stock transaction valued at about $82.7 to 83 billion, reports Cape  {town} Etc. The companies said in a joint statement on 5 December 2025.  Netflix said the deal will bring… Read more »