Cape Town Etc News Updates

A Cape Town man has been refused bail after being charged with possession of cocaine worth R18 million. The High Court of the Western Cape dismissed 36-year-old Christopher Carelse’s appeal on Thursday, confirming that he will remain behind bars as the case progresses. The saga began when Carelse and a… Read more »

This December, the stunning Grootbos Private Nature Reserve will welcome the world’s elite chess players as it hosts the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals. Scheduled from the 8th to the 11th, this luxurious venue, nestled between the mountains and the sea in the Western Cape, will play a pivotal… Read more »

Bonteheuwel’s own Deen Solomons has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Crime Fighter of the Year’ at the City’s Neighbourhood Watch (NW) Awards ceremony held on Saturday at the Civic Centre, Cape {town} Etc reports. The event, which saw over 200 nominations submitted across various categories, serves to honour the commitment… Read more »

Leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, adopted a declaration on Saturday that underscored global challenges without the involvement of the United States. This significant declaration, which is being described by one White House official as shameful, signifies both a triumph for global cooperation and a source of… Read more »

Former ANC treasurer-general Mathews Phosa has sharply criticised his own party for ‘protecting’ Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, demanding that he step aside from all ANC structures and be fired as minister. Phosa told Newzroom Afrika: ‘The ANC was wrong, and the minister was right; he should have been allowed to step… Read more »

This morning, runners participating in the esteemed RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town found themselves navigating an unforeseen hurdle as a fire in the Table Mountain National Park escalated during the event, reports Cape {town} Etc. The South African National Parks (SANParks) reported that a volatile fire at Llandudno, specifically near Klein Leeukoppie,… Read more »

The City of Cape Town has signed a historic Memorandum of Agreement with the non-governmental organisation Urban Think Tank Empowerment (UTTE). This transformative partnership heralds a community-led initiative aimed at upgrading designated informal settlements across the city, a move that city officials believe could profoundly alter the landscape of informal… Read more »

Update: 22 November, 10am The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has responded to mounting concerns regarding Jet A-1 supply constraints at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), seeking to clarify the underlying issues in light of recent media reports. In a statement released by the Association, it highlighted that aviation… Read more »

The Walker Bay Nature Reserve has received the esteemed Green Coast Award from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) for the 2025/26 season, affirming its dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable coastal management, Cape {town} Etc reports. The accolade was announced at a national awards ceremony held in… Read more »

For years, confusion has quietly accompanied one of South Africa’s most recognised clothing labels. Now, after decades of legal tussles and marketplace uncertainty, the Polo brand may finally be heading toward a single, unified identity. The shift follows a major decision by the Competition Commission, which has approved Ralph Lauren… Read more »