Cape Town Etc News Updates

Beachgoers across Cape Town are being urged to stay cautious after highly toxic puffer fish were discovered along parts of the coastline, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City of Cape Town confirmed sightings at Muizenberg Beach and Camps Bay Beach on 22 April, following recent strong swell conditions that are… Read more »

When the final whistle blows at DHL Stadium, the energy in Cape Town doesn’t slow down; it simply relocates. Here are 5 well-known Cape Town post-Stormers game spots for you to celebrate with your friends or family: 1. Jerry’s Burger Bar Right near DHL Stadium, this is one of the… Read more »

(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A nationwide school water testing initiative has flagged serious concerns about drinking water safety, after multiple samples collected from schools across several provinces were deemed unsafe for consumption. This comes after early findings from a citizen-led monitoring project indicate that 20 out of 72 participating… Read more »

Freedom Day, marked on 27 April, remembers South Africa’s first democratic election in 1994. It is a day that honours the right to vote and the journey towards equality. For many, it is also a time to pause, reflect and connect with the country’s story in a personal way. If… Read more »

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a strong warning to consumers regarding the recall of Zwilling Enfinigy Water Kettles following a notification from Zwilling J.A. Henckels AG, Cape {town} Etc reports. These popular kitchen appliances, distributed by Compreforce (Pty) Ltd, were sold across South Africa between 2021 and February 2026,… Read more »

Update:  President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola following his court appearance on corruption-related charges linked to a multimillion-rand police tender. Ramaphosa appointed Major General Puleng Dimpane as acting police commissioner. 📢 Acting Appointment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as the Acting… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate has issued an urgent warning to residents, particularly those in Belhar, about a scam that has been preying on vulnerable individuals seeking housing opportunities, Cape {town} Etc reports. The fraudulent scheme involves poorly crafted letters and emails that falsely demand payment for purported… Read more »

A regular afternoon of traffic management took an unpleasant turn on Monday when a well-known local traffic warden was injured in a road rage incident at a busy intersection, Cape {town}Etc reports. It comes after traffic warden Ernest Nqoko, affectionately recognised by residents as ‘Smiley’, was struck by a vehicle… Read more »

Burger King® is bringing the Force to flame-grilling with the launch of a limited-time menu inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.  Rolling out from 27 April in South Africa and across more than 70 markets globally, the campaign arrives just ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 22 May.… Read more »

A routine patrol in Khayelitsha has exposed a growing environmental and safety concern, after City officials uncovered an illegal sand mining operation operating in plain sight, Cape {town}Etc reports. In a brief account shared publicly by JP Smith via Facebook, the discovery was made while Neighbourhood Safety Officers were conducting… Read more »