Cape Town Etc News Updates

South African actor Mfana Jones Hlophe, best known for his roles in Generations: The Legacy and Soul City, has died, prompting tributes from colleagues across the entertainment industry, Cape {town} Etc reports. The news was shared by fellow actor Zola Hashatsi, who reflected on Hlophe’s influence on younger performers and… Read more »

Nearly a decade after the Gupta family’s dramatic exit from South Africa, one of the most stubborn threads of the state capture era has finally been tied off in a Johannesburg courtroom. The Gauteng Local Division of the High Court has convicted two company directors and three mining companies linked… Read more »

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association’s challenge to animal well-being provisions after finding it was brought too late, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 2022 National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act amended the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. Its definition of animal well-being covers… Read more »

An Athlone police operation in Cape Town led to nine arrests on Friday, 9 October, as officers targeted alleged criminal activity in Die Vlei following recent attacks on police officials, Cape {town} Etc reports . SAPS statement says the operation, conducted under Operation Prosper Karabo, brought together the South African… Read more »

Cape Town learners are drawing inspiration from indigenous plants and wildlife to help shape a future public sculpture, following a five-day arts programme at Zandvlei Nature Reserve, Cape {town} Etc reports. The initiative, called Sculpting Nature, brought together 60 learners aged between 10 and 14 from surrounding communities for activities combining… Read more »

Netflix is giving fans another reason to return to the world of Bridgerton, with a new prequel in development that promises to explore a romance at the heart of one of the franchise’s most beloved families, Cape {town} Etc reports. The announcement opens the door to a different side of the… Read more »

South Africa has declared a new national park in the Eastern Cape highlands, placing more than 10 225 hectares of grassland under formal conservation protection in a move aimed at safeguarding biodiversity and a key regional water source. This comes after the Grasslands National Park, announced by Minister of Forestry,… Read more »

With petrol costs putting pressure on travel budgets, South Africans looking to get away may need to rethink not just where they go, but when and how they book their stays. From choosing accommodation according to the day of the week to exploring destinations closer to home, a few changes… Read more »

South African motorists could face an additional charge when renewing their vehicle licence discs as the government considers a new funding mechanism for the financially strained Road Accident Fund (RAF). According to BusinessTech, the RAF is proposing an expansion of its revenue base, including attaching a levy to vehicle registration… Read more »

Cape Town is preparing for a busy day around DHL Stadium as the DHL Stormers return home for their first United Rugby Championship (URC) match of the new season against the Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday, 10 October, Cape {town} Etc reports. With around 40 000 spectators expected, supporters are being encouraged… Read more »