Cape Town Etc News Updates

New research into Ozempic and Wegovy has raised fresh concerns for people using popular weight loss drugs, after scientists found a higher risk of bone and tendon-related problems in long-term users, reports Cape {town} Etc. The study, presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2026 annual meeting, drew on… Read more »

F1 KitKat bars stolen in a European cargo heist saw thieves take a truck carrying about 12 tonnes of chocolate during transit, reports Cape {town} Etc. Nestlé’s stated that the shipment, held 413 793 units of the new range, left central Italy and was due to reach Poland. Nestlé said… Read more »

Blue the ragged-tooth shark has returned to the ocean after eight years in the care of the Two Oceans Aquarium, reports Cape {town} Etc. Staff released her off Struisbaai on 19 March 2026. The aquarium said Blue arrived in May 2018 after a rescue. A careful release at Struisbaai The… Read more »

Cape Town’s Easter line-up is packing so much fun this year. We’ve got science labs, bunny stops and farmyard fun and so much more for the little ones to do. Creative play and adventure at Bugz Playpark  For high-energy little humans, Bugz Playpark is giving full-on funfair energy this… Read more »

A 67-year-old woman from Kenilworth has been convicted on multiple drug dealing and money laundering charges, bringing a nearly 15-year-long case involving over R12 million worth of drugs to a close, Cape {town} Etc reports. Grace Kunjana was convicted in the Khayelitsha Regional Court on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, after pleading… Read more »

LUMENOCITY, Africa’s first festival of light, is taking place in Cape Town from 9-12 April. LUMENOCITY has officially announced that it will be partnering with MINI South Africa for the upcoming event, Cape {town} Etc reports. The interactive light festival will use technology, art, and imaginative storytelling to change Cape Town’s… Read more »

South Africans planning a school holiday outing have even more reason to visit one of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, as the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has extended its popular Local is Lekker special until 30 April 2026. The promotion offers discounted return tickets exclusively for South African residents, making… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 29 March 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be nice and sunny, with a high of 23°C and a low of 15°C. Expect plenty of sunshine throughout the day with clear conditions. The UV index will… Read more »

Motorists and residents in Cape Town are being advised to prepare for significant traffic disruptions in the Green Point precinct on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, as a comprehensive traffic management plan comes into effect. City officials have confirmed that several key roads in and around Green Point will be temporarily… Read more »

More than 43 000 Cape gannets have gathered on Bird Island this breeding season, marking a significant conservation milestone for one of South Africa’s most important seabird colonies. The thriving population highlights the success of ongoing conservation work led by CapeNature, alongside partners such as the Department of Forestry, Fisheries… Read more »