Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Bianca Muller/Getaway Magazine If your Cape Town itinerary always includes a few memorable meals, make room for a Wagyu burger. Known for its beautiful marbling, rich flavour and incredibly tender texture, Wagyu beef has become a favourite among burger lovers, and several spots around the Mother City are serving… Read more »

For many South Africans, long hours behind the wheel have become part of everyday life. Whether it’s the morning commute, dropping children off at school, running errands or travelling to see family, time spent on the road quickly adds up, and new global research suggests it adds up more here… Read more »

South Africa’s beloved Rooibos tea is preparing for an extraordinary journey — one that will take it far beyond the Cederberg mountains and into orbit. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year as part of the newly launched… Read more »

As more women carve out careers in industries traditionally dominated by men, new global research suggests public demand is beginning to follow suit. A study examining online search trends across 162 countries has found that female painters and decorators are the most sought-after tradeswomen worldwide, with South Africa among the… Read more »

Motorists travelling along Kloof Nek Road into the Cape Town CBD will need to pay close attention to new traffic rules now in force, as the City rolls out additional safety measures aimed at reducing heavy vehicle crashes on one of the city’s most challenging downhill routes, Cape {town} Etc reports.… Read more »

Cape Grace, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, proudly welcomes back From London, With Love, the celebrated collaboration that brings The Savoy’s iconic Afternoon Tea to the V&A Waterfront for a second year. Following the success of last year’s debut, the two hotels, both part of the Fairmont family, reunite to present… Read more »

For many unemployed South Africans, the cost of getting to a job interview can be just as challenging as finding the vacancy itself. In George, a new transport initiative is beginning to ease that burden, with hundreds of residents already making use of free bus travel while searching for work.… Read more »

Some places ask you to look. Robben Island asks you to listen. Just 11 kilometres off Cape Town’s coastline, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of South Africa’s most powerful places to visit – not because of the prison buildings themselves, but because of the people who bring their… Read more »

Nearly two weeks after 26-year-old Woodstock resident Jamey Kleyn disappeared, his family says the search for him has become even more distressing as a series of reported sightings has all turned out to be cases of mistaken identity, Cape {town} Etc reports. What began as a desperate appeal for information has… Read more »

The legal battle surrounding former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, is set to take another significant turn when she appears in the Cape Town Regional Court on Monday to oppose efforts to deport her from South Africa. The high-profile case has attracted national attention, blending… Read more »