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- Red Bull Dune Dusters returns to Atlantis
Cape Town’s Atlantis Dunes will once again become a proving ground for endurance athletes when Red Bull Dune Dusters returns on 21 February, offering runners a race that replaces predictable surfaces with shifting sand and relentless climbs. The event, hosted just outside the city, transforms what appears to be a… Read more » - Kirstenbosch welcomes the New Year with a diverse January concert line-up
Cape Town’s signature outdoor concert series is stepping into 2026 with momentum, as the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts roll out a January programme that blends international acclaim with homegrown favourites. Set against the slopes of Table Mountain, the long-running series continues to position Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden as a meeting… Read more » - The 2026 grade 8 ‘entry fee’ breakdown
The following data reflects the minimum cash outlay required for a learner entering a public fee-paying high school this month: Category Essential Items (Grade 8) 2026 Price Uniform Essentials Blazer, 2x Shirts, Jersey, 2x Trousers/Skirts R2,714.90 Footwear Toughees Leather Shoes & 2-pack Socks R408.98 Stationery Pack 192pg Books, Files, Exam… Read more » - Glowing seas and dead shellfish spark West Coast alarm
Holidaymakers along South Africa’s West Coast are being met with unsettling scenes as patches of discoloured seawater, piles of dead shellfish and even glowing waves after dark point to renewed red tide activity in the region. The phenomenon, which tends to surface during the warmer summer months, is a naturally… Read more » - Broos brushes off critics as World Cup focus begins
Hugo Broos has shut out the noise following Bafana Bafana’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, making it clear that his attention has already shifted to the road ahead and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup campaign, Cape {town} Etc reports. The national team’s journey at the AFCON in… Read more » - Garden Walk Mall set to open as Hartenbos continues to attract new residents
Hartenbos is preparing for a major retail addition, with Garden Walk Shopping Centre scheduled to open its doors on 26 March this year, marking another sign of the area’s steady growth and changing demographic landscape. The 20,000sqm centre, located in the northern part of Hartenbos, is being developed by Moolman… Read more » - 11 things to do in Simon’s Town this summer
One of the oldest towns in South Africa, Simon’s Town is rich in history and boasts beautiful beaches, marine wildlife and many outdoor attractions such as whale watching. The quaint seaside town, home to South Africa’s largest naval base for more than three centuries. There are many museums to visit,… Read more » - A perfect day in Sea Point: tidal pools, long lunches and golden-hour magic
Some summer days in Cape Town start slowly — not because there’s nothing to do, but because the heat demands it. On one of the hottest afternoons of summer — fittingly aligned with the summer solstice — my friends and I spent the day in Sea Point, letting the longest… Read more » - January’s brilliant sunshine – Thursday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 8 January. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a beautiful, brilliantly sunny day, with a high of 24°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach an extreme level of 11. Expect 7% cloud cover… Read more » - Food gardens help families start year strong
As South African households move from the festive season into the financial reality of a new year, many families are feeling the weight of rising costs. January often arrives with school fees, transport expenses and food bills landing all at once, stretching already tight budgets. In this moment of transition,… Read more »
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