Cape Town Etc News Updates

(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark believed to have killed swimmer Greg O’Neill at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, with authorities continuing to search for both the animal and the 63-year-old’s body. O’Neill was attacked while swimming off… Read more »

Cape Town motorsport driver Marcel Angel has died following a crash during the opening Extreme SuperCars race at Killarney International Raceway on Saturday, 19 September, bringing the day’s racing programme to an early end. The 62-year-old was competing in the first Supercar race of the day when his vehicle crashed… Read more »

As the final stretch of 2026 approaches, the familiar pressure to keep working, meeting deadlines and staying productive is beginning to collide with another reality: sustained exhaustion can carry consequences well beyond simply feeling tired. That question is at the centre of international transformational facilitator Irena Kovaljukova’s South African tour,… Read more »

SanParks announced in a recent post that the annual wildflower season is at its peak. Boasting images of vibrant beautiful wildflowers in full bloom. They have also announced free entry into national parks during the upcoming National Parks week. ‘SA National Parks Week which will be held from 7 to 11… Read more »

A late-night crackdown on illegal street racing in Cape Town took a dangerous turn when traffic officers were allegedly confronted by an angry crowd, leaving two officers injured and three City vehicles damaged. The operation unfolded in Paarden Eiland late on Friday night and continued into the early hours of… Read more »

Heritage Day will bring something new to the gardens of Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa, where food, fire and South African heritage will come together for a special opening celebration, Cape {town} Etc reports. Palm Terrace and Bar1920 are extending beyond their usual spaces and onto the hotel’s garden… Read more »

Table Mountain is set to take on a rather different form in 2026 – not towering over Cape Town, but sitting in the palm of your hand. The iconic mountain has been chosen as the centrepiece of the latest UNESCO World Heritage Series coin from France’s Monnaie de Paris, with… Read more »

A long-running dispute between a Cape Town private hospital and specialist oncologist Dr Louis Kathan has suffered another setback for the hospital group, with the Western Cape High Court refusing its latest attempt to take the matter on appeal. The case has become an unusual clash between professional conduct, a… Read more »

Pineapple House in Sea Point is the kind of boutique hotel that effortlessly makes an impression. Tucked just off Sea Point Main Road, this stylish pink-hued retreat brings together thoughtful design, understated luxury and an enviable location, creating a stay that feels both sophisticated and wonderfully relaxed. Pineapple House Boutique… Read more »

There’s no doubt that food cooked over an open flame is quintessentially South African. It’s the smoky aroma, the anticipation of the coals heating up, and the pleasure of sharing a meal with people whose conversation you enjoy – it’s so much more than what’s on the plate. The fact… Read more »