Cape Town Etc News Updates

Aljoe ‘Joe’ Mario Beziek has claimed South Africa’s best young sommelier title after winning the South African Sommeliers Association’s 2026 competition in Johannesburg. The Ellerman House sommelier took out the crown on 1 July following a gruelling day of practical and theoretical examinations at the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa.… Read more »

Peet Viljoen’s bail hearing was postponed in Pretoria on Wednesday, keeping the disbarred lawyer in custody as he faces more than 400 charges linked to an alleged R27.6 million property fraud scheme. The 57-year-old appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where the State opposed his release. The matter was… Read more »

South African television is entering a new chapter after eMedia announced a content licensing partnership between E-tv and Netflix, a move that will see locally produced shows reach millions more viewers across the African continent. The collaboration signals a shift in how South African content is being distributed, blending the… Read more »

In a tragic night for the Western Cape, seven individuals have lost their lives following two separate shooting incidents in Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports. The violence erupted Wednesday night, sending shockwaves through the communities of Tafelsig in Mitchells Plain and Philippi East. The first incident unfolded around 8:10pm at… Read more »

Eskom says its efforts to eliminate load reduction across South Africa are gaining momentum, with five provinces now officially free from the programme as the power utility moves closer to its nationwide target. The latest province to be removed from load reduction is Mpumalanga, joining the Western Cape, Northern Cape,… Read more »

Cape Town is mourning the death of Creashy Maart, whose courage and kindness touched people across South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Kids Can Cancer Foundation confirmed her passing in a heartfelt statement, saying she died peacefully after inspiring countless people through her strength, selflessness and hope. ‘It is… Read more »

Cape Town’s reputation as Africa’s premier events destination continues to grow, with the city’s packed calendar of sporting spectacles, concerts and cultural festivals generating billions for the local economy over the past financial year, Cape {town} Etc reports. New figures released by the City of Cape Town show that the… Read more »

As South Africans prepare to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day this year, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha is inviting the community to make a palpable difference in the lives of local dogs, Cape {town} Etc reports. On 18 July, individuals, families, and corporate groups can dedicate 67 minutes to… Read more »

One of South African rugby’s brightest young front-row talents, Kai Pratt, is facing an uncertain future after testing positive for a prohibited substance, with the possibility of being sidelined from the sport for up to four years, Cape {town} Etc reports. The highly rated prop, who is contracted to the… Read more »

Sometimes, the best journeys are not measured in kilometres but in centuries. From living trees that predate the city to roads carved by ox-wagons and vineyards older than the country itself, the Western Cape is layered with places where time still lingers, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. Where the Cape’s oldest buildings… Read more »