Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Zintle Mdaka /Bona Magazine With the rising cost of everyday essentials, making groceries last longer is a practical way to save money, reduce food waste and get more value from your shopping budget. From storing fresh produce correctly to planning meals and freezing leftovers, a few simple habits can… Read more »

Fans of theatre and classic literature will have the chance to experience the acclaimed stage production of Frankenstein on the big screen, with National Theatre Live bringing the 2011 adaptation to selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas in South Africa. Based on Mary Shelley’s classic novel, the production was written by Nick Dear… Read more »

Motorists travelling along Jakes Gerwel Drive near Bonteheuwel should prepare for delays on Monday, 26 October, as the City of Cape Town carries out urgent road repairs following illegal digging beneath a bridge. According to the City, the damage has affected the southbound lanes between Bofors Circle and the N2… Read more »

Stroke deaths in South Africa increased between 2013 and 2024, with the condition also becoming a more prominent cause of death among people aged 15 to 44, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA). The foundation is using World Stroke Week 2026 to highlight the importance of… Read more »

Words: Thekgo Raseala/Bona Magazine Cooking is a love language. It nourishes the people we care about, brings communities together and creates a sense of home. But as sentimental as cooking can be, it is also a skill that requires practice, patience and an understanding of the techniques and methods that… Read more »

Update: 25 October, 16:31 Four people were reportedly classified as code blue and two as code red in the latest update following Saturday night’s mass shooting in Lavender Hill, where five people were killed and others wounded. The shooting took place at a home in Blode Street at around 20:00… Read more »

For nine-year-old Karlo Marais, a place at an international sporting championship is no longer just something to dream about. After months of training, fundraising and support from his community, the young Langebaan athlete has boarded a flight to Portugal to compete against some of the world’s best in his age… Read more »

A 1.1-kilometre section of the N1 highway near the Beitbridge border crossing in Limpopo could become a toll road, potentially requiring motorists travelling between South Africa and Zimbabwe to pay to use the stretch. According to Newsday, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy disclosed the proposal in a written response to a parliamentary… Read more »

Cape Town is already seeing a sharp rise in complaints about fireworks ahead of Guy Fawkes and Diwali, prompting the City to warn residents that illegal sales and displays will not be tolerated, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded at least 62 complaints relating… Read more »

The DHL Stormers looked to be cruising towards another comfortable home victory. Instead, they found themselves staring at the possibility of a damaging result before a 20-year-old flyhalf stepped up to rescue them, Cape {town} Etc reports. Yaqeen Ahmed scored twice in the final 10 minutes to help the Stormers… Read more »