Cape Town Etc News Updates

A fire tore through parts of the historic Laborie Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday, resulting in the destruction of Giovanni’s Restaurant and eight Werf accommodation rooms, while firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to the estate’s iconic Manor House, reports Cape {town} Etc.  According to an official statement… Read more »

Words: Joan van Dyk / GroundUp In April, a nondescript envelope arrived at the office of South African doctor Tlaleng Mofokeng at Georgetown University’s O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law in Washington, D.C., where she’s a senior scholar. Mofokeng, who has been the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has advised that various parts of the Mother City will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure, reports Cape {town} Etc. The following areas will be affected: Maintenance work: pipe and valve… Read more »

There’s a feeling, an energy. Unmistakeably Cape Town casual and beachy, as a summer day slides into evening. It’s coastal traffic inching past, unhurried people under open archways, a deejay spinning the decks. People chatting, a calming glimpse of the ocean, the steady whir of ceiling fans. It’s knowing that… Read more »

With domestic leagues on a Christmas break, attention has shifted firmly to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which gets underway on Sunday, 21 December, with hosts Morocco opening the tournament against Comoros. This year’s competition is widely viewed as one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. While traditional… Read more »

Beachgoers and coastal visitors are being urged to exercise extra caution this weekend as a new moon spring tide peaks today, 20 December 2025, bringing significantly stronger tidal conditions along the coast, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), spring tides occur when the sun, moon… Read more »

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has committed his future to Cape Town after agreeing to a long-term contract extension that will see him remain with the Stormers until at least July 2029, a major boost for the franchise’s long-term vision, Cape {town} Etc reports. The new deal is a significant win… Read more »

A petition advocating the deportation of Phil Craig, the British-born leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group, has resurfaced and is making waves across South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. Initiated by the movement known as Keep South Africa Free, the petition has garnered over 50,000 signatures, reflecting deep-seated concerns among… Read more »

As the festive season unfolds, Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) emerges as a magnificent oasis, inviting both residents and visitors to escape the city’s hustle and bustle, Cape {town} Etc reports. Nestled at the southernmost tip of Africa, this majestic park envelops the iconic Table Mountain, showcasing a range of activities… Read more »

The Western Cape Mobility Department has issued a warning to motorists heading towards Beaufort West, as significant traffic congestion has been reported, particularly for those travelling from the Cape Town direction, reports Cape {town} Etc. On the morning of Saturday, 20 December, Chief Director of Traffic Management, Maxine Bezuidenhout, stated that… Read more »