Cape Town Etc News Updates

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has rejected US President Donald Trump’s renewed claims that white farmers are being targeted in a ‘genocide’ in South Africa. Speaking at a rally in Arizona on Friday, Trump said his administration had allowed ‘persecuted South Africans’ into the US, alleging they were victims of killings… Read more »

South Africans fed up with relentless spam calls and marketing messages may finally get meaningful relief after new rules were gazetted to tighten control over direct marketing, Cape {town} Etc reports. Trade Minister Parks Tau has published amendments to regulations under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) aimed at giving consumers the… Read more »

In a picturesque display of love and adventure, pop sensation Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner have been sharing their unforgettable safari experience in South Africa. The engaged couple recently took to Instagram to showcase their romantic getaway in the iconic Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands, captivating their followers… Read more »

The Stormers slumped to a shock Vodacom URC defeat to Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, failing to register any log points. The Irish side overturned a 10-7 half-time deficit to claim a bonus-point 33-24 win that propelled them from ninth to sixth on the standings. The Stormers remained… Read more »

For decades, the waters of False Bay were the undisputed kingdom of the Great White shark. Thousands of tourists flocked to see these apex predators breach the surface in a spectacle of raw power. 60 Minutes and CBS News reports that recently, the ‘Shark Capital of the World’ has fallen… Read more »

The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran threatens to close Hormuz again  Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday. ‘With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz… Read more »

A disturbing global investigation has uncovered a hidden online network where women are allegedly being drugged, sexually assaulted and filmed, with perpetrators profiting from the abuse of their own partners. While safety advice often focuses on strangers and public spaces, findings suggest that many victims are harmed by people they… Read more »

Newly elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has raised alarm over what he describes as a breakdown in the justice system, after a suspected drug dealer was allegedly released back into the community just days after being arrested in Mitchells Plain, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a video shared on Facebook,… Read more »

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over one of the world’s most critical shipping routes after Iran declared that control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to what it calls its ‘previous state’. In a statement reported by Iranian media, the country’s military operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, said the waterway is… Read more »

After spending years off air, one of South Africa’s most recognisable lifestyle shows is making a long-awaited comeback, with excitement building ahead of its return later this April. The much-loved programme is set to officially relaunch on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 7pm on S3, with additional repeat broadcasts scheduled… Read more »