Cape Town Etc News Updates

President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to respond to five demands from US President Donald Trump aimed at addressing growing tensions between South Africa and the United States. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said that the President would respond, although he declined to give a specific timeframe, saying, ‘It will be timely,’… Read more »

The BRICS summit in New Delhi has cleared a major diplomatic hurdle, with leaders agreeing on a joint declaration despite deep divisions over the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, Cape {town} Etc reports. The agreement is significant because the expanded bloc has struggled to find common ground on… Read more »

A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in Uitsig on Friday afternoon after a private security guard allegedly opened fire while three boys were on the grounds of the former Holy Cross Home, Cape {town} Etc reports. The fatal shooting reportedly took place at about 4:30 on 11 September on De… Read more »

Samsung has wasted little time responding to Apple’s first foldable iPhone, taking a pointed swipe at its rival on social media by reminding users that it has been making foldable phones for years, Cape {town} Etc reports. Apple unveiled its long-awaited foldable iPhone this week, with the device expected to launch… Read more »

Riebeek Kasteel is preparing for a very special birthday party this October, and art lovers, foodies and weekend wanderers are invited, Cape {town} Etc reports. Solo Studios will mark its 10th anniversary from 23 to 25 October, bringing its familiar mix of art, food, wine, music and rural charm back to… Read more »

In a bid to reshape the future of electricity pricing in South Africa, the government has opened a window for public comment on the Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy (EPP), with submissions welcomed until 20 September 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. Approved by the Cabinet, this revised policy marks a significant… Read more »

As homeowners, we often find solace in our routines and the assumptions we make about the safety of our properties. However, these very assumptions can pose significant risks, exposing our homes and families to potential threats. Group Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity Services Group, Charnel Hattingh stresses the… Read more »

At the heart of the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, BirdLife International’s latest report, State of the World’s Birds, raises an urgent alarm about the status of migratory bird species worldwide. Released on Friday at the summit in partnership with Nature Kenya, the report underscores a sobering reality: nearly half… Read more »

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Cape Town traffic officer Walter van Rooyen, more than six years after he was gunned down while on duty, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest arrest follows a tracing operation involving the South African Police Service (SAPS) and City… Read more »

The Nigerian national assembly on Friday said it was banning ‘all official visits’ to South Africa in the wake of continued violence against immigrants there. South Africa has for months been wracked by protests, some of them deadly, against foreigners – including one last week in Durban, where marchers descended… Read more »