Cape Town Etc News Updates

Opera stepped out of formal theatres and into everyday community spaces this past week, as nearly 600 Cape Town residents gathered in Langa, Bothasig and Fish Hoek for a series of free performances designed to bring music closer to home. The initiative, titled ‘Opera in Your Neighbourhood’, transformed familiar local… Read more »

Words: Zaghrah Anthony/Getaway Magazine For passengers at Cape Town International Airport, the journey to the Middle East has turned into a waiting game. Families with beach holidays in Dubai, business travellers en route to Doha or Abu Dhabi, and students connecting to Europe or Asia are all facing cancellations, rerouted… Read more »

Half a century after standing before the world to challenge apartheid at the United Nations, the voice of Dr Miriam Makeba continues to resonate far beyond the stage and recording studio. On what would have been her 94th birthday today, South Africa pauses to reflect not only on a celebrated… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s salary increase was approved by the National Assembly on Tuesday, with MPs voting to implement a 3.8% inflation-linked adjustment that raises his pay from about R3.3 million to just under R3.5 million a year, reports Cape {town} Etc. The rise follows a recommendation from the Independent Commission… Read more »

Durbanville: Wine country meets suburban calm Durbanville, nestled on the northern edge of Cape Town, is one of the city’s most distinctive suburbs. Just 20 minutes from the CBD, it offers a lifestyle that blends the tranquility of wine country with the convenience of suburban living. Its location makes it… Read more »

In a passionate response to the Western Cape Government’s plans to sell the MN Moerat (SP High Field) land, South Peninsula High School has launched a petition urging the local community to unite against the proposed sale, Cape {town} Etc reports. The land, located at the corner of Old Kendal and… Read more »

In an inspiring testament to the power of determination and compassion, a mother from Hout Bay has recently completed one of the most challenging trekking routes in the world, reaching Everest Base Camp, Cape {town}Etc reports. Yet, her journey wasn’t just about conquering mountains; it was about making a difference… Read more »

Four suspects have been arrested after a video showing an e-hailing driver being robbed by a group of men began circulating widely on social media, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident reportedly took place on 28 February, when the driver was attacked… Read more »

Drone attacks forced the suspension of liquefied natural gas production at a major Qatari complex on Monday, leaving workers shaken and global markets scrambling for alternatives, reports Cape {town} Etc. Breaking: Fresh Iranian drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery today! Intercepted drones caused fires & shutdowns. Oil markets… Read more »

As the weather in Cape Town changes, it’s important to take advantage of the last few weeks left for nights out with friends and family. The Galileo Open-Air Cinema has 11 more weeks of films in its line-up before closing for the winter months. When it comes to spending a… Read more »