Cape Town Etc News Updates

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 11 December. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a warm, sunny day with a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. Apply some sunscreen and wear a hat as the UV index will reach an extreme level of… Read more »

Bryan Habana has lifted the lid on one of the most painful chapters of his life, revealing that his own father secretly took money from him during the height of his Springbok career, Cape {town} Etc reports. The former winger, widely celebrated as one of South Africa’s greatest players, said… Read more »

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has finally addressed the uproar surrounding his suspension, breaking a period of silence that has followed his eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident occurred late in South Africa’s crushing 73–0 win at the Principality Stadium and resulted in Etzebeth receiving… Read more »

Cape Town’s young designers, writers and illustrators are turning everyday briefs into work that carries well outside their studios, reports Cape {town} Etc. This was the year that journey came full circle as students from Red & Yellow Creative School of Business (Red & Yellow), saw their projects recognised at the… Read more »

As the summer school holidays begin, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging South Africans to stay alert around water after a sharp increase in emergency callouts, many of which involve children, over the past three weeks, reports Cape {town} Etc. In its festive-season safety statement, the NSRI wished the… Read more »

SANCCOB moved quickly after hundreds of Cape Cormorant chicks were left alone on Robben Island, reports Cape {town} Etc. The bird charity says it admits abandoned and injured seabirds around the clock and works with partners to stabilise and hand-rear chicks before release.  The Cape Cormorant is now listed as… Read more »

The Western Cape has added 47 017 hectares to its conservation estate on 8 December, through the declaration of two new reserves and the expansion of two others, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape Nature notes that the expansion creates extra breeding space for the endangered Cape mountain zebra and strengthens… Read more »

Looking for a magical way to beat the summer heat in Cape Town? Journey into the charming world of penguins, octopuses, sharks and more at the Two Oceans Aquarium, where ocean wonder meets marine education and conservation. Start your visit bright and early when the Aquarium opens at 9am (school… Read more »

City Sightseeing Cape Town offers a flexible and comprehensive way to explore the city aboard iconic red open-top double-decker buses with a hop-on, hop-off service that lets visitors explore at their own pace. The service includes multiple routes covering Cape Town’s top attractions. The Red City Tour includes the V&A… Read more »

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a stern warning regarding a concerning scam that has been targeting new, unemployed, and substitute teachers. This fraudulent scheme lures educators with false promises of permanent teaching positions, before demanding payment under misleading circumstances. Recent reports from several schools indicate that young… Read more »