Cape Town Etc news updates “CAPE TOWN FOR CAPETONIANS”. Visit Cape Town Etc website here or see the feed summary below.
- Cape Town’s CBD is going green, one street at a time
Something is changing on Bree Street. Between Wale and Shortmarket Streets, 18 new trees stretch toward the Cape Town sky, 48 planters line the pavement, and indigenous plants, spekboom, artemisia, living and flowering, soften what was once just concrete and commute. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences… Read more » - Rondebosch woman in pyjamas stops cart horse beating
A Cape Town resident ran barefoot into the streets of Rondebosch in July 2024 still in her pyjamas after watching two men repeatedly whip a cart horse from her kitchen window, reports Cape {town} Etc. When she confronted them, one turned the whip on her. She kept running anyway, pursuing… Read more » - Protest action shuts road access into Ocean View
Kommetjie Road was closed on Thursday after protest action broke out near Ocean View following the demolition of half-built structures on land adjacent to the community, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to a report by False Bay Echo, Ocean View Vispol Commander Captain Nick Spreeth said the sheriff served notices… Read more » - Western Cape welcomes new PRASA train timetable with more services
For thousands of Western Cape residents who rely on trains to get to work, school and other daily commitments, a new set of rail schedules could mean less time waiting on platforms and more predictable journeys, Cape {town} Etc reports. Updated train timetables came into effect across several major routes on… Read more » - Tafelsig school chips incident triggers safety probe
A Tafelsig school chips incident has raised concern in Mitchells Plain after a post on the Mitchells Plain Gangwatch Facebook page said two learners underwent medical testing after allegedly finding an unidentified substance inside a packet of chips, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident left parents watching what children bring… Read more » - Tyla to perform South African National Anthem at FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
Grammy-winning global music star Tyla has been selected to perform South Africa’s national anthem ahead of Bafana Bafana’s highly anticipated FIFA World Cup clash against Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca, Cape {town} Etc reports. The performance is expected to be one of the most emotional moments of the tournament’s opening… Read more » - Hope on the corner: Manenberg matric learner’s dedication touches hearts
In a time when stories about young people are too often dominated by crime, substance abuse and hopelessness, one Grade 12 learner from Manenberg is reminding South Africans that determination and dreams can still shine through even the toughest circumstances, Cape {town} Etc reports. A video shared by local resident, Yumna Alex, has… Read more » - Crowdfunding success for Cape Town petrol attendant who delivered baby
What started as an ordinary overnight shift at a Cape Town petrol station has turned into a life-changing opportunity for a young man whose quick thinking helped bring a new life into the world. Twenty-one-year-old Chevaan Abrahams has become one of South Africa’s most talked-about young heroes after assisting a… Read more » - Video: Mel Viljoen walks out of interview over theft
Reality TV personality Mel Viljoen cut short a sit-down interview with eNCA on Wednesday after senior reporter Silindelo Sebata pressed her, reports Cape {town} Etc. The interview took a turn just as it was starting when she disputed the theft amount on her March 2026 arrest in Boca Raton, Florida.… Read more » - Get to know the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
South Africa begins their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Mexico in a highly anticipated Group A opener, with Hugo Broos naming a squad of experienced leaders, rising stars, and European-based talent, Cape {town} Etc reports. Here is your complete matchday guide to every Bafana Bafana player: Goalkeepers Ronwen Williams… Read more »
Daily Live is updated with the latest
news from Cape Town Etc find out how to keep this page updated.