Cape Town Etc News Updates

‘The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.’ Malcolm X’s words strike home for parents and guardians – here in South Africa and further afield – who want to give their children a meaningful advantage in a world where careers, technology and expectations are constantly shifting. Even though… Read more »

A surprise parliamentary oversight visit to the South African Police Service’s Provincial Supply Chain store in Epping has confirmed that essential rape kits are currently unavailable in the Western Cape. The visit was conducted after media reports raised concerns about shortages of the D1 and D7 kits used to collect… Read more »

Update: 11 December, 4:30pm The Western Cape High Court’s recent ruling has marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict within the minibus taxi industry, a decision welcomed by Provincial Minister for Mobility Isaac Sileku. On 10 December, the court made permanent an earlier interim order that aims to… Read more »

Shoppers in the Helderberg basin are stepping into a noticeably different Somerset Mall this season, as the centre rolls out its 5 500m² expansion and introduces a wave of fresh brands to the region. The development lifts the mall’s store count from 180 to 206, a shift that regional observers… Read more »

Iconic Sophie Kinsella, the bestselling author best known for the Shopaholic novels, has passed on aged 55, her family announced on Instagram, reports Cape {town} Etc. Her family told Sky News she ‘died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and… Read more »

BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) is your festive co-host with inspiration from celebrity chefs including Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain and Nigella Lawson.  Friendsmas is all about good people, good vibes and unforgettable food and this year, BBC Studios Africa is your festive co-host with a menu that brings the magic… Read more »

Operations at the Wynberg Magistrates Court came to a sudden halt this morning after authorities received a report of a possible explosive device inside the building. According to CGN Crime, the alert was relayed to police after a caller contacted Telkom claiming that a device had been placed on one… Read more »

Every year, Stiles takes a long, curious look at what South Africans are actually choosing for their homes, and 2025 was one of the most revealing years yet. After combing through mountains of data from all 11 Stiles stores nationwide (and yes, thousands of robe hooks and toilet-roll holders), the… Read more »

South Africa’s Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed a leak of exam papers for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations, which impacted crucial subjects including English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Cape {town} Etc reports. This breach was uncovered through an intensive marking process that uncovered significant irregularities. During a… Read more »

Repairs to the critically damaged Kloof Road in Cape Town are on track to commence by March 2026, as the City’s Urban Mobility Directorate gears up to restore this vital access route linking the City Bowl with the Atlantic Seaboard, reports Cape {town} Etc. The road has remained closed since September… Read more »