Cape Town Etc News Updates

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has opted for a major shake-up ahead of Saturday’s one-off Test against the Springboks in Buenos Aires, making 13 changes to the side that will face the four-time world champions, Cape {town} Etc reports. The extensive overhaul comes as Los Pumas prepare for a stern… Read more »

For Lee-vin, being able to speak and have a conversation again is a milestone that once seemed almost impossible. When he arrived at St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in November 2025, the young patient had already spent five months battling a Grade 4 medulloblastoma. He was admitted as a palliative patient… Read more »

A long-awaited reunion has brought relief for Fireman and Stephen, who are now together again after spending five days apart. According to a post shared by St Francis Animal, the two were reunited in an emotional moment described as one of profound relief, with both now safe and preparing to… Read more »

Words: Greg Dor / GroundUp The prospective closure of Premier Foods’ fruit processing plant in Tulbagh has raised concerns well beyond the loss of factory jobs. Producers warn it could leave hundreds of them scrambling for alternatives just months before the next harvest. Premier has begun a Section 189 consultation… Read more »

As late winter rain settles across the southern suburbs, an annual wildlife spectacle is quietly unfolding after sunset. Hundreds of endangered Western leopard toads are beginning their seasonal migration to breeding wetlands, prompting fresh calls for motorists to slow down and help protect one of the Western Cape’s most distinctive… Read more »

The deaths of two teenagers at a holiday property near Sabie have taken a more serious turn, with police now investigating a possible murder alongside the existing inquest. Cameron Waldeck-Cooks, 17, and Ethan Coetzee, 19, were found dead at accommodation outside Sabie on Monday, 3 August, Cape {town} Etc reports. According… Read more »

The debate over expanding Cape Town Metro Police’s investigative powers has gathered further momentum, with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcoming Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s indication that he has an ‘open mind’ on the proposal. The Mayor’s response follows Cachalia’s appearance before Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee this week, where the committee… Read more »

Cape Town’s iconic Sea Point Promenade is set for a major safety overhaul as the City moves to introduce stricter rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and other electric mobility devices, Cape {town} Etc reports. Known as one of the Mother City’s busiest public spaces, the Promenade attracts thousands of walkers, runners,… Read more »

A man has gone viral on TikTok after documenting what appears to be the early days of raising a leopard in his home, leaving social media users fascinated, confused and concerned. TikTok creator Sunshine Sedi has been sharing daily videos chronicling the leopard’s growth, with each clip labelled by the… Read more »

Some restaurants ask you to sit up straight. The Country Kitchen is not one of them. High on the hillside at Mont Rochelle, Sir Richard Branson’s hotel and vineyard above Franschhoek, this is the estate’s easy, all-day table. Just a leisurely stroll from the main hotel, it is the one… Read more »