Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Marecia Damons / GroundUp It is nearly four years since George and Sally van Rooyen’s 41-year-old son, Georgio, was brought home dead in the back of a police van. His parents say they are still waiting for answers about what happened that night. ‘We don’t understand how they’re investigating… Read more »

A major police and emergency response is underway in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, after seven people, including two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, were shot today, Cape {town} Etc reports. The shooting unfolded in 7th Avenue, Kayamandi, at around 6 pm on 26 July, with emergency services rushing to the scene following… Read more »

St George’s Cathedral has publicly distanced itself from an anti-migrant march planned in Cape Town after its name appeared on social media posters as the gathering point for Thursday’s (23 July) demonstration, Cape {town} Etc reports. The iconic cathedral, often regarded as a symbol of justice and human rights in South… Read more »

More than 300,000 people have now been forced from their homes as massive wildfires continue to tear through parts of France and Spain, Cape {town} Etc reports. The fast-moving blazes, driven by scorching Summer temperatures, months of drought and powerful winds, have become some of the worst either country has faced… Read more »

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has given South African cinemas a major boost, with Ster-Kinekor recording its strongest IMAX opening weekend since before the pandemic, Cape {town} Etc reports. The epic adaptation drew packed houses across the country’s nine IMAX cinemas, with several screenings selling out as moviegoers turned out in large… Read more »

Damian Klein, the animator-turned-comedian, is bringing storytelling, humour and a fresh South African perspective to the stage this November, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Western Cape’s comedy scene is set to welcome a new solo act later this year as comedian and animator Damian ‘Duimpak’ Klein prepares to debut his first… Read more »

Former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina has told the Cape Town Regional Court that South Africa is the only home she has ever known as she continues to challenge the Department of Home Affairs over her citizenship, detention and possible deportation, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 25-year-old beauty queen… Read more »

Pieter Coetze claimed Commonwealth Games gold in record-breaking fashion on Saturday, winning the men’s 50m backstroke final in Glasgow as Team South Africa enjoyed another successful day in the pool, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures… Read more »

The Congo Ebola outbreak has entered a critical phase after health workers at a treatment centre in the country’s hardest-hit region went on strike over unpaid bonuses, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to AP News and Reuters, strikes have disrupted care as confirmed cases climbed to 2 973, including 1… Read more »

Introducing Green Piketberg Route 366 Green Piketberg Route 366 has officially launched as a self-drive route through the Bergrivier region. If your ideal road trip includes mountain views, farm stalls, freshly brewed rooibos and conversations with the people behind the produce, a new tourism route in the Western Cape may… Read more »