Cape Town Etc News Updates

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has expressed profound concern over new visa restrictions imposed by the United States on certain South African nationals. This announcement, made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, claims to target individuals involved in government-sponsored discrimination. The US government stated… Read more »

There is something special about spring in Franschhoek. After the quiet of winter, the valley begins to come alive with fresh, bright green shoots emerging across the vineyards and bringing new energy to the landscape. Wildflowers begin to bloom, gardens burst into colour, and the surrounding mountains glisten against the… Read more »

A family holiday in the coastal town of Stilbaai has ended in tragedy after a 21-year-old man from De Doorns died when the vehicle he was travelling in was found submerged in the Goukou River, Cape {town} Etc reports. The vehicle was discovered near the Goukou River Mouth on Tuesday morning,… Read more »

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is recovering well after undergoing a minor medical procedure and will continue resting on the advice of his doctors.  Mashatile provided the update on Tuesday, saying he was regaining strength each day as he recuperates.  ‘Fellow South Africans, as many of you know, I… Read more »

In a significant development in the investigation surrounding the grim discovery of eight women’s bodies in Gauteng, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a suspect linked to one of the murders committed in July, Cape {town} Etc reports. This announcement was made by Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General… Read more »

What if the best way to truly switch off was to stop moving altogether? That’s the thinking behind Kuganha, a new luxury wellness safari in the Western Cape where guests can experience the Big Five, expansive Karoo landscapes and an extraordinary spa experience – without ever having to leave their private tented… Read more »

Pretoria West is reeling from two horrific murders that have sent shockwaves through the community. Police are currently investigating separate incidents that occurred on 14 and 15 September 2026, both of which have left residents in fear and seeking answers. The first gruesome discovery took place on 14 September at… Read more »

A 14-year-old boy arrested in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl whose body was found in a dam in Joostenbergvlakte has been released into the care of his parents. The teenager was initially arrested on a murder charge following the discovery of the girl’s body in the Kraaifontein… Read more »

The Table Mountain National Park Fire Management Team is set to embark on controlled fuel reduction stack burning from 16 September 2026, with operations scheduled at the KJB, Tokai, and Kloofnek areas, contingent on favourable weather conditions, Cape {town} Etc reports. This essential initiative aims not only to reduce fuel loads… Read more »

Rough Diamonds, a new short film from surfer Eli Beukes, has been released. The film heads to the West Coast to tell a story that is about far more than chasing waves. At its heart is the relationship between Eli and his father, Pete Beukes, and a stretch of coastline… Read more »