Cape Town Etc News Updates

World Read Aloud Day filled the halls of the Iziko Museum on 4 February, reports Cape {town} Etc. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cllr Francine Higham the MMC for Community Services and Health partners read to more than 200 learners, turning museum rooms into stages for wonder and discovery. Mayor Hill-Lewis told… Read more »

Police in Grassy Park raid arrested a 27-year-old suspect after seizing large quantities of drugs and a firearm during a dawn search in Phumlani Village on 5 February 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. The operation recovered: 7 485 mandrax tablets a firearm assorted ammunition one firearm frame 250g of dagga… Read more »

Benni McCarthy’s story, one that stretches from the streets of Hanover Park to football’s biggest stages, is now captured in print, Cape {town}Etc reports. The former Bafana Bafana striker and current Kenya national team coach has officially released his autobiography, Benni, offering readers an unfiltered look at the moments that… Read more »

South Africa’s efforts to develop an HIV vaccine reached a significant new phase this week, with the first participant officially enrolled in the BRILLIANT 011 first-in-human clinical trial at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The enrolment took place at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) site and marks the… Read more »

Words: Zoe Erasmus/Getaway Magazine It’s a city where the weather changes its mind, plans fall through, and suddenly you’re left with a free afternoon and no idea what to do next. Luckily, some of the city’s most satisfying experiences don’t need advance bookings, timed entries, or carefully curated itineraries. They… Read more »

Update: 8 February Traffic has resumed through Du Toitskloof Pass after firefighters successfully contained this morning`s blaze that prompted safety concerns earlier, with authorities confirming that no injuries or damage were reported, Cape {town}Etc reports. The update brings relief to commuters and freight operators using the key mountain route, which… Read more »

Cape Town is set to dial the clock back, and turn the volume up, when UK synth-pop pioneers The Human League arrive with a hit-packed live show that promises nostalgia, singalongs and a sea of neon-lit memories. According to TimeOut, the legendary electronic outfit will perform at the Grand Arena,… Read more »

Traffic along the N7 has been brought to a standstill following a fatal head-on collision involving a heavy motor vehicle at Piekenierskloof Pass, prompting authorities to close the route until further notice, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to Cape Town news, the crash, which occurred along the mountainous stretch connecting the… Read more »

South Africa’s growing water crisis has entered a critical phase, with national government formally declaring drought conditions across multiple provinces a national disaster, a move that opens the door to emergency funding, accelerated interventions and tighter coordination across all spheres of government. The declaration, issued under the Disaster Management Act… Read more »

Words: Tinashe P. Kanosvamhira, University of the Western Cape Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil – uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is… Read more »