Cape Town Etc News Updates

A series of explosions resonated across Dubai, compelling authorities to temporarily suspend flights at the city’s international airport, the second busiest in the world on Saturday. The chaotic alerts sent passengers scurrying for safety as ominous clouds of smoke loomed over the facility, igniting fear and confusion among those awaiting… Read more »

What should have been an exciting start to school life has instead become a distressing experience for a five-year-old Grade R learner whose family claims she has been bullied in class. The child, who attends Wesbank No.1 Primary School, has allegedly been having a difficult time adjusting to the classroom… Read more »

The City of Cape Town has issued a warning to customers after fraudsters attempted to scam a resident by posing as officials linked to the city’s electricity services. According to the municipality, its Energy and Finance Directorates were alerted to a suspicious incident involving one of the city’s Large Power… Read more »

England’s women’s cricket side will now hold their warm-weather training camp in South Africa after their planned trip to the Middle East was cancelled due to regional conflict. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that preparations originally scheduled for Abu Dhabi had to be abandoned following safety concerns and… Read more »

South African motorists may soon feel significant pressure at the pumps, with forecasts pointing to steep fuel price increases when the next adjustment takes effect on 1 April 2026. According to projections from the Central Energy Fund, petrol prices could climb by between R2.28 and R2.41 per litre, while diesel… Read more »

The Muizenberg Community Policing Forum has confirmed the arrest of a robbery suspect following a swift response by City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers on Friday afternoon. The arrest took place at around 3pm on 6 March 2026 while officers were patrolling along Muizenberg Main Road. According to the… Read more »

South Africa’s cancer treatment sector could soon see stronger technical support and improved service delivery following a new collaboration between global radiotherapy technology company Elekta and Nexeva Healthcare Solutions. The agreement positions Nexeva as Elekta’s strategic partner in the country under a multi-year arrangement designed to enhance support for radiotherapy centres… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 07 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features partial sunshine, breezy and less humid conditions, with a high of 20°C and a low of 14°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 8. Expect 50% cloud… Read more »

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic idea found in labs and tech events. It has slowly become part of daily life, helping people with things like meal planning, scheduling, document summaries, and even supporting kids with their study plans. Even though the technology has become common, many people… Read more »

Cape Town’s beloved independent cinema, the Labia Theatre, has once again earned a place among the world’s most celebrated movie houses, although its latest ranking signals a noticeable shift. A newly released list of the 100 Greatest Cinemas compiled by Time Out places the historic venue at 74th globally, a… Read more »