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- Cape Town named best LGBTQ+ city destination at global travel awards
Cape Town is basking in the glow of a significant international accolade, recently being named the Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at the 2026 SPARTACUS Travel Awards held in Berlin, reports Cape {town} Etc. The honour, received by Cape Town Tourism’s Chief Marketing Officer, Briony Brookes, at a ceremony intertwined with the… Read more » - Western Cape High Court deems VAT Act provision unconstitutional
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that a key provision of South Africa’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act is unconstitutional, finding that the Minister of Finance cannot unilaterally change the VAT rate through a budget announcement, reports Cape {town} Etc. The judgment centres on Section 7(4) of the Value-Added Tax Act,… Read more » - Marine Unit intensifies fight against illegal fishing in Cape Town
In a concerted effort to safeguard Cape Town’s marine resources, the City’s Marine Unit has ramped up operations, witnessing a significant rise in both proactive patrols and enforcement actions, reports Cape {town} Etc. With an impressive record of enforcement, this specialised unit is proving crucial in the battle against illegal fishing… Read more » - New films you have to see at the cinema this season
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for cinema. While many major blockbusters arrive later in the year, several exciting films are releasing this autumn – perfect for a night out at the movies. Whether you’re heading to Ster-Kinekor or Nu Metro, these upcoming titles (ranked by anticipation)… Read more » - Nine taxis set alight and destroyed at Nyanga Taxi Rank
A total of nine taxis have been destroyed after a fire broke out at the Nyanga Taxi Rank in Cape Town in the early hours of Friday morning, reports Cape {town} Etc. The taxis were set alight in Emms Drive just after 1am on Friday, 6 March. According to police spokesperson… Read more » - What Cape Town Airport’s R10b upgrade will actually entail
Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is set for a major infrastructure overhaul worth more than R10 billion, with upgrades aimed at increasing capacity, improving aircraft operations and modernising passenger facilities, reports Cape {town} Etc. The projects form part of Airports Company South Africa’s (ACSA) wider R21.7 billion investment programme across its… Read more » - Africa Food Show comes to Cape Town’s CTICC
Africa’s food and beverage sector is entering a defining growth phase. Valued at approximately $346 billion in 2024, the continent’s F&B market is projected to reach approximately $567 billion (R9 trillion) by 2032, with longer-term projections placing the broader opportunity at nearly $1 trillion (R16 trillion) by 2030 (Weforum.org). Cape… Read more » - Middle East conflict threaten SA’s fuel price, inflation & interest rate outlook
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are raising fresh concerns for South Africa’s economy, with analysts warning that higher oil prices and a weakening rand could push inflation higher and delay long-anticipated interest rate cuts, reports Cape {town} Etc. Global markets have reacted sharply as geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and… Read more » - In photos: How Cape Town is converting waste into electricity
Words: Jeffrey Abrahams / GroundUp One of the largest landfill sites in Cape Town has been running a ‘pioneering’ project by converting gas from waste into enough electricity to power over 4 300 homes. The most harmful by-product of landfills is the release of methane gas from decomposing organic matter. It… Read more » - Stormy skies set a dramatic tone – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 06 March. Today’s weather in Cape Town features showers with thunderstorms. The UV index will reach a low level of 2. Expect 95% cloud cover for today, with 49% cloud cover this evening. A north-northwesterly wind will travel through… Read more »
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