Cape Town Etc News Updates

Chaos after Coca-Cola truck looted on Van Reenen’s Pass Motorists travelling through Van Reenen’s Pass on Friday were caught in massive traffic delays after a Coca-Cola truck was allegedly looted on the busy N3 route Cape {town} Etc reports. Videos shared widely on social media show people removing crates from the truck… Read more »

A quiet moment in Cape Town that carried decades of meaning A visit to Cape Town’s historic St George’s Cathedral has stirred powerful reflection from American actress and activist Ashley Judd, who revisited memories stretching back to her youth and her first encounter with the voice of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.… Read more »

A new kind of play space is reshaping family time in Claremont Claremont’s family scene has just gained a fresh addition that blends play, rest, and lifestyle all in one place. The newly opened Luxe & Little PlayHub is not your typical indoor play centre. Instead, it’s designed as a… Read more »

A recent incident in Belhar has once again brought the dangers faced by Cape Town’s emergency responders into sharp focus, after a newly deployed fire engine was severely damaged during a response to an emergency call-out. The information, shared in a public Facebook post by Cape Town safety and security… Read more »

City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government deepen innovation partnership at Woodstock hub In a move aimed at strengthening how the government responds to complex urban challenges, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government (WCG) came together at the UVU Innovation Hub for a high-level Intergovernmental… Read more »

Warning issued over alleged hijacking tactic on Cape Town’s R300 Motorists travelling along Cape Town’s R300 freeway are being urged to remain cautious after reports emerged of a disturbing hijacking tactic allegedly targeting drivers in the area. According to information shared by the Facebook page Break the Silence About South… Read more »

Officers on patrol reportedly spotted a suspicious exchange in the busy Bellville area A routine crime prevention patrol in Bellville ended with the arrest of a 44-year-old Zimbabwean national after police allegedly discovered dozens of bottles of controlled cough mixture in his possession. According to information shared by the Belhar… Read more »

A major legal ruling in the Western Cape has thrown Cape Town’s municipal billing structure into the spotlight, with a court declaring that certain fixed service charges tied to property value cannot stand. The judgment, handed down by the Western Cape High Court, found that parts of the City’s tariff… Read more »

What was meant to be one of Washington’s most polished nights quickly turned into panic, and now the man at the centre of it all will remain in custody as the legal process begins to unfold. Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, appeared in a federal court in Washington… Read more »

Across Cape Town, a growing number of social lounges are redefining what it means to go out. This is reflected in a growing number of lounges that blend hospitality with community-oriented design. These venues create environments that feel both social and accessible, reinforcing their role as modern gathering spaces. There’s nothing… Read more »