Cape Town Etc News Updates

South Africans frustrated by relentless spam calls now have a new homegrown tool designed to help block unwanted callers while giving users more control over their personal information, Cape {town} Etc reports. Built to help users fight unwanted marketing The new Android app, FokOffMense (FOM), was developed by South African… Read more »

Germany’s Ambassador to South Africa, Andreas Peschke, is preparing to leave the country after five years, marking the end of his diplomatic posting with a heartfelt farewell reflecting on South Africa’s people, culture and the close relationship between the two nations, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock… Read more »

Ward councillor Angus McKenzie has issued a blunt warning to those behind the threats and violence, saying Bonteheuwel will not become a haven for criminals who prey on hardworking entrepreneurs, Cape {town} Etc reports. His comments come after a string of incidents that have shaken the suburb, including the fatal shooting… Read more »

Nigeria and Ghana condemn the ongoing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa and want the issue of “Afrophobia” discussed at the next African Union summit, Abuja said on Saturday. South Africa has been swept by weeks of protests and unrest targeting undocumented immigrants, causing tens of thousands to flee the country.… Read more »

A local drama that had South Africans glued to their screens has now captured audiences far beyond the country’s borders, with Netflix naming South Africa as one of its standout international success stories of 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. The streaming platform’s latest viewing figures reveal that The Polygamist has become… Read more »

The conflict between Iran and the United States has entered another dangerous phase, with fresh Iranian attacks reported across several Gulf countries following a seventh consecutive night of US military strikes, Cape {town} Etc reports The latest escalation has widened the battlefield beyond Iran itself, raising fears that vital energy infrastructure,… Read more »

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp ‘Africa is our land; I belong to Africa,’ said Liliane Mukidi, born in DRC to Zambian parents, at a meeting with activists on Mandela Day in Cape Town. The event at the Jubilee Community Church in Observatory was attended by representatives from Equal Education, the… Read more »

The HEAT Winter Arts Festival returns for its third edition, bringing together a packed programme of visual art, theatre, opera, live music, dance, comedy and immersive film, Cape {town} Etc reports. This year’s festival, running from 6 to 15 August 2026, is expected to draw both locals looking for indoor winter… Read more »

England signed off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion on Saturday night, defeating France 6-4 in one of the most extraordinary third-place play-offs the tournament has ever seen. What many expected to be a low-key bronze medal match instead produced a breathtaking 10-goal spectacle, with Thomas Tuchel’s… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 19 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a passing morning shower or two, then clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 16°C and a low of 10°C. Expect a bit of everything today, a… Read more »