Cape Town Etc News Updates

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 22 June. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 17°C and an evening low of 12°C. The UV index is expected to remain low at 1. Cloud cover is forecast at 75% during the day… Read more »

A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people burst into flames and crashed in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina on Saturday morning, killing at least eight people in what officials are calling a ‘tragedy’. The crash occurred in Praia Grande, a mountainous tourist town dubbed the ‘Brazilian Cappadocia’ for its scenic… Read more »

Blaauwklippen Vineyards, South Africa’s oldest wine estate and the country’s first registered company, has claimed the title of Best Heritage Wine Estate at the 2025 Global Brand Awards in Dubai. The prestigious accolade, announced at a gala ceremony on 13 June, cements Blaauwklippen’s status among the world’s most distinguished brands.… Read more »

For the first time in its 30-year history, Zip Zap Circus will bring together performers from across three generations in their electrifying new show, Chasing Dreams. Running this July at Cape Town’s The Dome, the production promises a fusion of high-flying acrobatics, heart-stopping aerial acts, and a powerful story of… Read more »

There’s something magical about the Cape Winelands in winter. As the first rains soak the vineyards and a chill fills the air, the landscape transforms into a patchwork of green and gold. This is the season when locals know best that the Winelands reveal their charm. Imagine this – steam… Read more »

A horrific incident unfolded at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort in the early hours of Saturday morning when a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) shot and killed two of his fellow soldiers before attempting suicide, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to News24, the soldiers were… Read more »

Residents of Bellville South are being urged to stay vigilant after police uncovered a disturbing trend, where strangers are distributing jelly-like sweets laced with dangerous drugs, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Bellville South SAPS, the small, brightly colored candies, which are roughly the size of an ice cube, are… Read more »

South African philanthropist Angela Yeung etched her name in mountaineering history by conquering Everest’s perilous North Side, then rewrote the rules of summit success by delivering vital supplies to Himalayan children, Cape {town} Etc reports. At precisely 10:56am China Time on Saturday 24 May, Yeung reached the 8 848-metre peak… Read more »

Update: 21 June 2025 After a tense 24 hours marked by careful tracking and several near misses, there’s finally good news regarding the young male baboon spotted moving through Claremont and nearby suburbs yesterday. A collective sigh of relief came early this morning. According to Cape of Good Hope SPCA,… Read more »

In a powerful call to action, Ladles of Love, a non-profit organisation that has served over 48 million meals since the pandemic, has unveiled its Mandela Day 2025 campaign with an ambitious goal: ‘Feed the Future’. The initiative encourages individuals, businesses and schools to volunteer, donate and raise awareness to… Read more »