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- Cape Town’s immersive art experience comes alive this May
Cape Town’s newest immersive art event is bringing creativity into a home setting According to a Facebook post by CapeTownMagazine.com, a new immersive art experience coming to Cape Town this May is aiming to make contemporary art feel more welcoming, social and family-friendly. The two-day event, titled Beyond The Screen,… Read more » - Cloudy and breezy conditions expected – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Friday, 1 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 18°C and a low of 14°C. Expect overcast conditions for most of the day, with breezy winds developing in… Read more » - Travel with taste: 3 weekend escapes built around cooking classes
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine Public holidays and long weekends often come with the same question: where to go that feels different from the usual escape. Travelling in our country is as much about flavour as it is about scenery. Each region carries its identity through its food. Planning a trip… Read more » - Farro returns with new autumn menu after difficult month-long closure
After weeks of uncertainty, cancelled bookings and a sudden shutdown that rattled Cape Town’s dining community, Farro has officially reopened its doors in Gardens, bringing a new autumn menu and a renewed sense of momentum with it. The restaurant resumed service yesterday, on Wednesday, following a difficult month that saw… Read more » - Watch: Mayor’s Mitchells Plain haircut gets Cape Town talking
A quick stop for a fresh trim in Mitchells Plain turned into a light-hearted community moment this week after Cape Town Mayor and Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis shared a Facebook reel showing himself getting a haircut from a local young barber named Jayden, Cape {town}Etc reports. In the clip,… Read more » - Gordon’s Bay dune restoration helps protect Fleur Park beach from erosion
Nature’s first line of defence is getting a second chance Visitors heading to Fleur Park beach near Gordon’s Bay may notice more than just waves and sea breeze this week. Along parts of the shoreline, dune maintenance and rehabilitation work is quietly reshaping the coast and city officials say it… Read more » - Mitchells Plain primary school allegations draw ACDP response
Mitchells Plain primary school sexual assault allegations draw ACDP response to reports involving two Grade 5 learners at a school in the area, reports Cape {town} Etc. In its post, the party said the Western Cape Education Department had confirmed that, based on the information available, ‘no rape took place’… Read more » - South Africa international tourist arrivals surge past 2.9 million in early 2026
South Africa’s tourism industry is on an impressive upward trajectory, showcasing a month-to-month increase in international arrivals that continues to surpass expectations, Cape {town} Etc reports. In March 2026 alone, the country welcomed 911,962 international visitors, reflecting a remarkable 12.5% increase compared to March 2025. This growth follows a record-breaking year in 2025, which… Read more » - Indulge in a Date Night Under the Stars at The President Hotel
Make Thursday nights special with The President Hotel’s Date Night Under the Stars experience. Set against the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy a relaxed yet elegant evening featuring a beautifully curated three-course dining experience, with perfectly paired drinks for each course, beneath the Cape Town sky. Here’s what you can expect T&Cs… Read more » - AI policy debacle shows dangers of technology used without public oversight
Words: Tyronne McCrindle / GroundUp Following the recent withdrawal of the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy by Minister Solly Malatsi, Tyronne McCrindle argues that AI must be governed in the public interest, not left to opaque systems and corporate power. This past Sunday, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly… Read more »
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