Cape Town Etc News Updates

Adventure tourism delivered a direct injection of about $656 million into South Africa’s economy in 2024, supporting roughly 91 000 jobs, according to the latest industry analysis, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to Business Insider Africa, a white paper by the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association in partnership with Futureneer… Read more »

A fire on Kloof Road above the Third Beach area prompted an emergency response, with authorities confirming that an arrest has been made, reports Cape {town} Etc. In a brief statement, officials said all available resources had been notified and deployed to the scene. Emergency vehicles responded to the area… Read more »

South African homeowners are rethinking what it means to renovate. Instead of cosmetic upgrades or trend-driven redesigns, the focus is shifting toward practicality; homes that can withstand rising utility costs, extreme weather and infrastructure strain. That shift, industry insiders say, is not a passing phase but a structural change in… Read more »

The London High Court has ruled that the government’s proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful, saying the ban was a disproportionate interference with freedom of expression and assembly, report Cape {town} Etc. The order remains temporarily in force while ministers consider an appeal. The court set out its reasoning in… Read more »

If a Valentine’s gift is out of budget this year, don’t stress – there are hundreds of sweet, light-hearted ways to say ‘I love you’ that don’t cost a cent. It’s about thoughtfulness and putting in the extra effort. Here are 7 ideas for an unbeatable no-spend Valentine’s gift, when… Read more »

As Cape Town continues to navigate its water scarcity challenges, recent statistics offer a glimmer of hope. Current dam storage levels sit at 58.3%, providing a crucial buffer as the city braces for summer, reports Cape {town} Etc. This week, residents showed encouraging signs of water conservation, with daily water usage… Read more »

Mixit returned to conversation after a candid reel in which its one-time chief executive said, ‘I messed it up, to be honest,’ and admitted he was fired after a year in charge, remarks that have prompted a flood of memories from former users, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to MyBroadband… Read more »

Three South African sailors have returned home after an extraordinary rescue operation following their participation in the prestigious Cape2Rio sailing race, reports Cape {town} Etc. The crew members, who made history by winning the event, faced overwhelming challenges on their journey back when their yacht, SV Angel Wings, suffered catastrophic damage… Read more »

Cape Town has responded with cautious optimism to the recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as a short-term measure to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in areas plagued by gang violence, reports Cape {town}Etc. While the city’s officials… Read more »

Hacjivah Dayimani has returned to Cape Town, with the powerful loose forward set to pull on the blue and white jersey once again after agreeing to a short-term deal that will keep him at the DHL Stormers until the end of the season. The move immediately strengthens the squad as… Read more »