Cape Town Etc News Updates

A 41-year-old convicted drug trafficker was arrested in Cape Town on Friday morning by the South African Police Service (SAPS) National Intervention Unit, following years of hiding in South Africa after fleeing a prison sentence in Europe. Bulgarian national Stanislav Stamenov was convicted in Romania in 2009 and sentenced to… Read more »

Words: GroundUp staff / GroundUp A year ago, you’d have had to pay R18.49 for a US dollar if you wanted to buy something from the US. Yesterday, you’d have had to pay just R16.05. The rand has also strengthened against many other currencies. Why? A weaker dollar Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s policies has… Read more »

With the situation in the Middle East becoming increasingly volatile, global flight disruptions and cancellations have sparked concern amongst international travellers, including those intending to visit Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape Town Tourism has informed the public that it is currently monitoring developments closely in collaboration with key aviation… Read more »

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on Friday, 27 February, as a three-year-old girl lost her life following a fatal drowning accident approximately 20 kilometers upstream from the Breede River Mouth, reports Cape {town} Etc. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Witsand duty crew were activated at around 14:50 after receiving alarming reports… Read more »

The United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran early on Saturday morning in a escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. The initial assault targeted a location near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office in Tehran, marking a dramatic response to Iran’s defiance in dismantling its nuclear weapons programme following… Read more »

The waters around the Cape Peninsula and False Bay are abuzz with excitement as the dynamic duo of killer whales, affectionately known as Port and Starboard, continues to captivate marine enthusiasts and researchers alike, reports Cape {town} Etc. Renowned for their distinctive behaviour and noted for their almost inseparable companionship,… Read more »

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced the recognition of Khoi-San traditional names on official documentation in a move that reinforces the inclusion and dignity of Khoi-San communities in South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. This significant development arrived with the unveiling of the first Smart ID that… Read more »

As excitement mounts for the much-anticipated Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 8 March 2026, residents and visitors in various parts of the city are advised to prepare for significant road closures. The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, the event organisers, are urging local residents in Muizenberg, St James, Kalk… Read more »

Words: Tania Broughton/GroundUp The South African Canegrowers Association, which represents about 23,000 farmers supplying Tongaat Hullet, are seeking to intervene in an urgent application by the company’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) to place the sugar giant into provisional liquidation. The urgent application follows the breakdown of a business rescue plan… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 28 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features some sun, then turning cloudy during the day with a couple of evening showers, otherwise mostly cloudy, with a high of 22°C and a low of 15°C. The UV index will… Read more »