Cape Town Etc News Updates

Women’s Month in Cape Town will offer more than the usual commemorations this year, with Iziko Museums of South Africa bringing together wellness, leadership and the arts for a full-day celebration on Saturday, 8 August. Named Izi-Women 2026: Honouring the Legacy. Empowering the Future, the programme pays tribute to the… Read more »

A light-hearted social media moment has prompted a serious response from Carnival Cruise Line after a viral video showed a guest using a dining fork for foot care. The clip quickly spread across social media, with many viewers reacting with a mix of humour, disbelief and concern over hygiene standards… Read more »

Children are naturally curious, energetic and easily distracted. From forgotten homework to endless fidgeting, many behaviours that worry parents can simply be part of growing up. But when these patterns become constant and begin affecting school, friendships and life at home, experts say it may be time to look beyond… Read more »

A hike on Table Mountain ended safely for two hikers after they became stranded near the top of Dark Gorge on Wednesday afternoon, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a post shared by Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) on Facebook, the pair had set out from Newlands Forest but were unable… Read more »

Cape Town’s beloved music and lifestyle festival, Rocking the Daisies, has announced it will not be going ahead this year, Cape {town}Etc reports. In a statement shared on social media on Friday, organisers cited ‘unforeseen circumstances beyond our control’ as the reason for the cancellation. After two decades as a… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 25 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features plenty of sunshine, with a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. Expect a bright and beautiful day with clear skies throughout. The UV index will reach… Read more »

In kitchens, gardens and even along familiar footpaths, many of the plants people pass every day have long been valued for their healing qualities. As more South Africans take an interest in natural wellness and preventative healthcare, an expert says the conversation is shifting from searching for miracle cures to… Read more »

Wildfires fueled by relentless heatwaves have forced more than 130,000 people from their homes across France and Spain, with officials describing the blazes as the worst in living memory and ‘completely unprecedented.’ In Spain, the government has declared a national emergency as a fire on the outskirts of Madrid pushed… Read more »

Birders, farmers, and nature enthusiasts across South Africa are being called to action this weekend as the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the International Crane Foundation (ICF) revive the National Crane Census for the first time in two decades, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to African Birdlife, the census, running from… Read more »

The Western Cape High Court has temporarily halted Parliament’s impeachment committee from continuing its public hearings into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm scandal, delivering a mixed judgment that has thrown the process into limbo. President Ramaphosa approached the court to stop the impeachment process while he challenges the Section… Read more »