Cape Town Etc News Updates

This past weekend, what began as a standard warrant execution by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA took an alarming turn when military explosive devices were unearthed at a property in Mikpunt, Cape {town} Etc reports. The operation, initiated under a court-issued warrant, quickly escalated into a multi-agency response involving law… Read more »

South African motorists are paying significantly less at the pumps from Wednesday, with the July fuel price cuts delivering a bit of relief, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, the official adjustments are as follows: Petrol (93 and 95 unleaded) is decreasing by… Read more »

Two protest groups have gathered outside Cape Town’s Company Gardens on Tuesday morning, igniting a wave of civil unrest as they march towards the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Cape {town} Etc reports Reports from Radio 786, the convergence of the Labour and Civic Organisation (LACO) and March and March marks a… Read more »

The Western Cape SAPS (South African Police Service) has initiated an investigation following the emergence of a troubling video on various social media platforms, Cape {town} Etc reports In the footage shared by a well-known reporter Sihle Mavuso on X, a uniformed police officer, reportedly affiliated with the Vredendaal SAPS on… Read more »

If you’re looking for one of the most unique Western Cape events in 2026, mark your calendar for Rock N Rugby 2026 at the Karoo Art Hotel in Barrydale. And with the weekend now finally approaching (3–4 July 2026), the Karoo is already buzzing as fans, families and rugby lovers… Read more »

South Africans across the country are being told to plan their Tuesday with care, as authorities brace for nationwide protests against undocumented immigration that could disrupt major routes in both Gauteng and the Western Cape, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to a hotspot list published by Arrive Alive, Gauteng carries… Read more »

WhatsApp is introducing a new privacy-focused feature that will allow users to connect with others without revealing their phone numbers. The messaging platform announced, via their website, that usernames will soon become available globally, giving its billions of users another option when adding new contacts or starting conversations. Instead of… Read more »

A luxury Bishopscourt home in Cape Town has hit the market for R189 million, putting one of the city’s most exclusive suburbs in the spotlight, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to BusinessTech, the asking price places the property among the country’s priciest residential listings. For buyers using a traditional 20-year bond,… Read more »

The Springboks will begin their Nations Championship campaign with a blend of experience and fresh talent after coach Rassie Erasmus named his side to face England at Ellis Park this weekend, Cape {town} Etc reports. The highly anticipated opening Test will see two of South Africa’s key players, Cheslin Kolbe… Read more »

Locals know this is one of the best times to explore. The crowds ease, prices feel more forgiving and familiar places take on a slower, more reflective pace. It is the season of scenic drives, coastal walks in jackets, and coffee stops that stretch longer than planned. You do not… Read more »