Cape Town Etc News Updates

Update: 21 February, 9am The Hout Bay Community Policing Forum (CPF) has issued an important update regarding the ongoing investigation into the recent discovery of a female body in the Seaview area of Hangberg, Hout Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community,… Read more »

It’s that time of year again when water bottles and snacks disappear from desks, eateries become crowded close to sunset, and some breaths become slightly more odorous. The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us. The thought of surviving from sunrise to sunset without food and drink (and yes, that… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 20 February. Today’s weather in Cape Town features mostly clear skies with a high of 30°C and a low of 18°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 9. Expect 13% cloud cover throughout today and… Read more »

Ready to celebrate like a champion? SA Rugby Magazine is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to walk away with R100 000! Register now, and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw happening at the end of June 2026. Simply click this link and fill in the form on SA… Read more »

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday he regretted Meta’s slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he faced stinging criticism at a landmark social media trial over accusations that his company deliberately hooked children. Asked to comment on complaints from inside the company that not enough was being… Read more »

The Western Cape Government has cautiously welcomed the latest quarterly crime statistics, revealing a 3.4% decrease in the province’s overall murder rate for the third quarter of 2025/26, reports Cape {town} Etc. This positive shift, amounting to 41 fewer murders compared to the previous year, is overshadowed by calls for proper… Read more »

Pelican Park High School has issued a formal media statement after a video depicting a violent altercation between a group of its learners began circulating widely on social media, reports Cape {town} Etc. While the exact circumstances surrounding the altercation remain unclear, the video shows what appears to be multiple physical… Read more »

Update | Friday, 20 February:  Police were Friday searching the former home of ex-prince Andrew for a second day, as his sensational arrest tipped the British monarchy into a crisis unprecedented in its modern era. The disgraced royal, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was ‘released under investigation’ late Thursday after hours… Read more »

Hundreds of prisoners who escaped custody last year remain on the run, prompting urgent discussions within the South African political sphere about the escalating crisis in custody management, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Select Committee on Security and Justice convened a meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS) management on… Read more »

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has announced a notable decline in the country’s murder rate, reporting that violent crimes, including murder, have shown consistent improvement since the beginning of 2023, reports Cape {town} Etc. However, while statistics indicate progress, the high levels of violent crime remind South Africans of the ongoing… Read more »