Cape Town Etc News Updates

Two of South Africa’s largest airlines are introducing fuel-related price adjustments after a sharp spike in aviation fuel costs linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis, reports Cape {town} Etc. FlySafair confirmed it will, for the first time in its history, introduce a temporary dynamic fuel surcharge on certain flights, after… Read more »

Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Services have been stretched across two major incidents on Wednesday, 11 March, including a vegetation fire near Simon’s Town, a large factory blaze in Bellville South and an ongoing compost fire in Philippi that has been smouldering since the weekend, reports Cape {town} Etc. According… Read more »

Thousands of white South Africans living overseas are reportedly planning to move back to their home country, even as claims from Donald Trump that the white minority faces persecution in South Africa continue to circulate. Some expatriates who previously left the country for safety or economic opportunities now say conditions… Read more »

Update | 11 March: The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed that the Grade 1 teacher at Thembalethu Primary School, connected to the viral ‘Pie day’ video, has been suspended as a formal investigation by the Labour Relations Directorate pends, reports Cape {town} Etc. The suspension comes after WCED district… Read more »

The dramatic mountain landscapes of the Banhoek Valley will provide a spectacular backdrop for a fiery new celebration of flavour as the inaugural Meet the Makers: Wine & Chilli Festival ignites at the Banhoek Chilli Oil Company on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Promising a heady fusion of fine wines, artisan… Read more »

There are hotels you visit. And then there are hotels that place you exactly where you want to be – without you having to think twice about it. Opening for stays this May, The Capital Boardwalk arrives in Gqeberha with a confident sense of place. Set within the vibrant Boardwalk… Read more »

The United States ambassador to South Africa has sharply criticised the South African government, warning that tensions between the two countries could lead to difficult discussions in the near future. Speaking at a conference in Cape Town, Brent Bozell III accused Pretoria of making statements and taking actions that he… Read more »

The City of Cape Town announced that its Water and Sanitation maintenance team has begun excavating at the site of the burst pipe in Baviaanskloof, reports Cape {Town} Etc. However, progress has been slowed due to the presence of underground electrical cables. As a result, the team has had to… Read more »

As the crisis in the Middle East escalates, stakeholders in the Western Cape are grappling with significant logistical disruptions that could have far-reaching implications for local exporters and agricultural producers, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Cape Chamber of Commerce has confirmed serious cargo disruptions at the Cape Town Port, with several… Read more »

Motorists are advised to expect delays coming along Main and Boyes Drive as Kalk Bay Main Road has been closed at Clairvaux Road, reports Cape {town} Etc. The road closure comes as a result of a police incident, which took place on Wednesday afternoon. According to social media reports, four… Read more »