Cape Town Etc News Updates

Anyone planning a winter visit to Table Mountain at the end of July may need to adjust their plans. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has announced that the iconic cable car will temporarily stop operating from Monday, 27 July to Sunday, 9 August 2026 while its annual maintenance… Read more »

If you’re looking for one of the most unique Western Cape events in 2026, mark your calendar for Rock N Rugby 2026 at the Karoo Art Hotel in Barrydale. Taking place on Friday 3 July and Saturday 4 July 2026, this two-day festival blends Springbok rugby legends, Stormers icons, live… Read more »

Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine As football fans around the world prepare for another FIFA World Cup, South Africa’s moment on the global sporting stage remains one of the most significant chapters in the country’s tourism history. Sixteen years after hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the tournament continues to be… Read more »

On 11 June, South Africans will once again find themselves united around television screens as Bafana Bafana kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Mexico in a highly anticipated opening fixture scheduled for 9pm. Across Cape Town, venues are preparing for what promises to be one of the… Read more »

Residents of Sherwood Park are mourning the loss of 15-year-old Nikita Finch, who was fatally wounded after being caught in the middle of a gang-related shooting while making her way home from a youth gathering, Cape {town} Etc reports. Reportedly, Nikita had celebrated her 15th birthday just days before the shooting,… Read more »

South Africans who still keep a green barcoded ID book tucked away in a wallet or drawer may soon need to make plans for an upgrade, Cape {town} Etc reports. Government has signalled that the decades-old identity document is on its way out, with efforts accelerating to move millions of citizens… Read more »

As football fans from around the globe prepare for kick-off on Thursday, many are mapping out more than just match schedules. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to unfold across the United States, Canada and Mexico, new research suggests the journey between fixtures could become just as memorable as… Read more »

Armed robbers invaded a service at the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church in Samora Machel, Cape Town, over the weekend, leaving congregants shaken and infuriated, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident, which unfolded on Sunday, 7 June 2026, saw criminals seize the moment to strike while parishioners gathered for communal prayer… Read more »

In a swift reaction to brutal violence that erupted in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, on 29 May 2026, police have made significant arrests linked to the murder of a Mozambican national. The chaos that unfolded during the anti-immigrant demonstrations resulted in the destruction of shacks and left two nationals of Mozambique… Read more »

The South African government is intensifying its efforts to assist spaza shop owners in formalising their businesses as part of a sweeping strategy to bolster township and rural economies, Cape {town} Etc reports. Under the auspices of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and in collaboration with the South African… Read more »