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- Boom or bust? Foreign milions fuel Cape Town’s price explosion
Property prices in Cape Town have risen sharply in recent years, fuelled partly by an influx of foreign homebuyers across the Cape Peninsula. According to EWN, foreign buyers accounted for half of all home sales in Scarborough in 2024, with other popular areas including the Atlantic Seaboard. Property economist John Loos… Read more » - Man collapses and dies while running in Sea Point
Sea Point police have opened an inquest following the sudden death of a 64-year-old man on Tuesday morning, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Captain FC Van Wyk of the SAPS, the man collapsed while jogging on Beach Road at approximately 7:34am this morning. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the… Read more » - Night-time closures of N1 Huguenot Tunnel for essential repairs
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has issued an important advisory to motorists regarding planned night-time closures of the N1 Huguenot Tunnel, reports Cape {town} Etc. This measure will facilitate critical permanent repair works stemming from the unfortunate bus fire incident that occurred on 3 October 2025. While… Read more » - Cape Flats leaders call for SANDF following weekend deadly shootings
Crime fighters and civic organisations are calling for a halt to the ongoing wave of gang-related violence and for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the Cape Flats. This follows a string of deadly shootings that have claimed more than 16 lives since this past… Read more » - Cape Town residents warned of surge in housing scams
The City of Cape Town has issued an urgent alert to residents ahead of the festive season, cautioning them that scammers are stepping up efforts to target vulnerable individuals, especially those seeking housing opportunities. According to officials, via the COCT website, reports of housing-related fraud tend to surge in November… Read more » - SA turns purple as women prepare for nationwide shutdown
Thousands of South Africans have turned their social-media profiles purple this week in solidarity with the campaign launched by the non-profit Women for Change, which is calling for a one-day national shutdown ahead of the country hosting the G20 Summit, Cape {town} Etc reports. The shutdown, set for next Friday,… Read more » - IOC poised to impose ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is on the verge of introducing a significant policy shift that could see transgender women banned from competing in female categories at the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics. This potential ban is the result of a comprehensive, science-based review aimed at addressing concerns over permanent physical… Read more » - 10 unique and quirky stays in the Western Cape
Welcome back to the wild side of the Cape. The Western Cape isn’t just about vineyards or coastline, it’s full of stays that surprise you. From sleeping in caves to drifting in geodomes, glamped treehouses, and converted containers, these spots feel more like adventures than accommodations. Over the years, some… Read more » - 2026 Local Government Elections: Capetonians have a lot to think about
Next year will see another local government election, and the silly season is already upon us. These are the politics that matter – the bread and butter issues. So don’t be swayed by charm offensives and promises and listen with your head, not your heart, writes Gasant Abarder in a… Read more » - After a cloudy start, sun brightens Cape Town – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 11 November. Today’s weather in Cape Town features more sunshine with a high of 25°C and a low of 16°C. The UV index is forecast to reach an extreme high of 6. Expect 65% cloud cover throughout the day… Read more »
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