Cape Town Etc News Updates

Muizenberg beachgoers have another reason to look forward to summer, with the reopening of the St James Walkway beach access and a refurbished western parking area marking a major step forward in the beachfront upgrade, Cape {town} Etc reports. The improvements mean visitors can once again reach the western side of… Read more »

Cape Town’s proposed N2 safety wall has become a flashpoint in the debate over crime, public spending and the needs of communities living alongside one of the city’s busiest highways. Two surveys have produced dramatically different results on whether the R114 million project is the right response to the area’s… Read more »

Cruise tourism has delivered R5.7 billion to the Western Cape economy over four cruise seasons, with new figures highlighting the sector’s growing role in supporting jobs, household incomes and businesses across the province, Cape {town} Etc reports. The findings, conducted by StratEcon and presented at Cruise Cape Town’s Annual Review 2026,… Read more »

A High Court order aimed at curbing intimidation and disruption in the Overstrand taxi industry has been welcomed by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, who says residents must be able to access public transport without fear or interference, Cape {town} Etc reports. The order places restrictions on the Cape Amalgamated… Read more »

More than 150 employees and community members took part in the Garden Route National Park’s annual Cancer Awareness Walk, combining a community event with a message about early detection and preventive healthcare. Held on Thursday, 22 October, the 4.5-kilometre walk started along Wilderness Marine Drive and ended at Salinas Beach,… Read more »

Words: Vincent Lali/GroundUp Khayelitsha residents barricaded Baden Powell Drive and Japhta Masemola Road in Cape Town with burning tyres on Friday, demanding water and electricity. The protesters were from three informal settlements: Ethembeni, Empolweni and Island. The protest lasted about three hours, forcing law enforcement officers to reroute motorists. The… Read more »

Looking for exciting outdoor activities in South Africa? Acrobranch offers unforgettable treetop adventures at 13 parks across South Africa, making it the perfect destination for family outings, birthday parties, team-building events, school outings and group celebrations. From climbing and balancing to swinging through the trees and soaring along ziplines, Acrobranch combines… Read more »

Durban’s planned R980 million amusement park has secured approval for project development funding, bringing a major beachfront attraction closer to construction after the closure of the iconic Durban Funworld in 2023. The eThekwini Municipality announced the funding milestone on Wednesday, saying the project had completed its design stage, with technical… Read more »

More than 500 City of Cape Town Safety and Security staff and participants took part in a five-kilometre fun run at Rondebosch Common on Thursday, 22 October, to raise funds for St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Cape {town} Etc reports. The event brought together staff from across the City’s Safety and Security… Read more »

Summer in the Mother City calls for live music by the sea, and Cape Open Air is bringing just that back to Muizenberg Park on Saturday, 12 December 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. Spearheaded by celebrated South African musician Jeremy Loops, the festival returns for another edition of homegrown talent,… Read more »