Cape Town Etc News Updates

A bus carrying 73 passengers has overturned on the N1 highway near Touws River in the Western Cape, resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives, Cape {town} Etc reports. It is reported that the incident occurred just after midnight on Thursday morning, sending ripples of sorrow throughout the community and… Read more »

South African music sensation Tyla has taken another major step in her international career after signing a multi-million dollar global deal with Roc Nation, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Grammy-winning artist’s new partnership with the label comes shortly after she decided not to renew her previous deal with Epic Records, opening… Read more »

On 25 June, Netflix released the second season of the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The second season received mixed reviews upon its release. However, it is certainly a massive improvement from its first season, crafting an action-packed fantasy series for the whole family. With the release of… Read more »

South Africa has reported a 12.8% increase in international tourist arrivals between January and May 2026, drawing a total of 4,220,586 visitors compared to the previous year, Cape {town} Etc reports. This surge highlights the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure, improving accessibility, and diversifying attractions across the nation.… Read more »

School holidays mean one thing: kids need somewhere to be, preferably somewhere that doesn’t involve a screen. Cape Town delivers and then some. Here are seven animal encounters and outdoor adventures to keep the little ones busy this holiday. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Thursday, 2 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cool with broken intervals of sun and cloudy skies, with a high of 15°C and a low of 12°C. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds in… Read more »

A wave of anti-migrant protests swept across South Africa this week amid the 30 June deadline, leading to more than 900 arrests nationwide as tensions over illegal immigration once again spilled onto the streets, Cape {town} Etc reports. While most marches remained peaceful, authorities confirmed that several areas experienced outbreaks of… Read more »

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp Malawian immigrants, fearing xenophobic violence, have sought shelter at the Callie de Wet community hall in Robertson, Western Cape. Their numbers have swelled to more than 300 this past week. When GroundUp visited the town on Tuesday, we found SAPS officers monitoring the area and… Read more »

Shell is reportedly close to a major deal that could see it sell its fuel station network in South Africa to the retail arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), in a transaction valued at around $1 billion, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Bloomberg, the discussions are now in… Read more »

School holidays have a way of running parents dry on ideas by day three. Cape Town keeps opening new play spots though, so there are fresh options beyond the usual jungle gym rotation this July. Here are seven recent additions worth working into the holiday programme, from a role play… Read more »