Cape Town Etc News Updates

Bafana Bafana step into unfamiliar territory tonight as they face Cameroon in a high-pressure Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 encounter, with a quarter-final place on the line and no room for recovery. The knockout clash takes place in Rabat, where South Africa meet the five-time African champions in… Read more »

South Africa’s coastline is once again under close watch as environmental authorities urge the public to stay away from marine animals washing up on beaches, following the spread of hazardous red tides along parts of the west and south coasts. Environmental officials have cautioned that certain shellfish and marine species… Read more »

At least 41 young men have died during traditional circumcision ceremonies in South Africa over the past two months, authorities confirmed. The fatalities occurred during initiation periods in November and December, which coincide with the summer school holidays, as reported by MSN. The initiations are part of a long-standing cultural… Read more »

Each weekday morning, while most of the city is still easing into the day, Geraldine Joy Wolmarans is already at work. Dressed in her municipal overalls, she climbs onto a refuse truck and heads out across George, collecting household waste and quietly contributing to the rhythm that keeps the city… Read more »

A routine afternoon in Valhalla Park was shattered when gunfire rang out at a busy intersection, leaving a young girl injured and a community once again grappling with the reality of violence spilling into everyday life. According to the Cape Argus, the incident unfolded on Saturday, January 3, at around… Read more »

The City of Cape Town has reiterated its commitment to road safety and crime prevention following an incident on the M22 Airport Approach slipway onto the N2, where a motorist was targeted on Thursday evening at about 7pm while travelling in the direction of Somerset West. City officials confirmed that… Read more »

Words: Zoe Erasmus/ Getaway Magazine The final stretch of the school holiday can feel like a mix of relief and pressure. You want to squeeze in fun memories before routines kick in again, but also give your family space to rest, reconnect, and reset. Cape Town’s vibrant mix of beaches,… Read more »

Firefighting teams are responding to a vegetation fire on lower Signal Hill this morning, with helicopters deployed to support efforts on the ground, Cape {town} Etc reports. Emergency services confirmed that the blaze is burning near Upper Strand Street, close to High Level Road, on the slopes of Signal Hill.… Read more »

A routine night of patrols by officers attached to Operation Lockdown III resulted in two separate arrests across Bonteheuwel and Belhar, Cape {town} Etc reports During crime prevention duties on Friday, 2 January, officers operating in Vyeboom Street, Bonteheuwel, noticed an unknown man standing in possession of a firearm. Law… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 4 January. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a breezy and cloudy high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a moderate 5. Expect 85% cloud cover during the day and 1% cloud… Read more »