Cape Town Etc News Updates

This year, on 4 March, the global health community united to raise awareness about the numerous root causes of obesity. In particular, this year, the foundation wishes to highlight that obesity is also classified as a medical condition. Guided by the World Obesity Federation, using the theme: ‘8 billion reasons… Read more »

Justice has finally been served in the brutal murder of Pinelands resident Previn Pillay, with two of the men responsible for his killing sentenced to life imprisonment, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to IOL, the Western Cape High Court handed down life sentences to Riefaat Loofer and Glenville Jansen for the murder… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has advised that various parts of the Mother City will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure, reports Cape {town} Etc. The following areas will be affected: Maintenance work: pipe and valve… Read more »

Ageism remains one of the last widely accepted and largely overlooked forms of bias in modern workplaces. While discrimination based on race, gender and other protected characteristics has faced increasing scrutiny and accountability, age-related prejudice – particularly against ‘mature’ candidates – continues to persist, and is often justified or ignored.… Read more »

The Durbanville community is grappling with shock and grief following the death of 14-year-old Zac Barends, the son of television personality Isabel Barends, reports Cape {town} Etc. Zac, a Grade 9 learner at Hoërskool Stellenberg, died on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. According to reports, the teenager’s parents discovered him unresponsive in… Read more »

Cape Town’s much-loved heritage rail operator is inviting travellers to slow things down and see the Western Cape from a different vantage point – the window of a vintage train. Ceres Rail has unveiled a brand-new six-day journey along the Garden Route, the Mossel Bay Explorer, with its first departure… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s CCTV surveillance expansion is nearing completion, with installations worth nearly R14.4 million already about 85% complete in the current financial year, reports Cape {town} Etc. The project is being overseen by the City’s Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU), which manages Cape Town’s growing CCTV network… Read more »

Food lovers and families looking for a memorable way to celebrate Easter can expect a feast of seasonal flavours at Geuwels at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate. The restaurant will host a special Easter celebration from 3 to 5 April, featuring harvest-inspired breakfasts and a traditional Easter Sunday lunch. Set within… Read more »

Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine Wildlife roundup: The week’s biggest conservation stories for the region. While many species remain under pressure, conservation work continues quietly across landscapes and ecosystems. From dramatic animal rescues to new conversations about the future of Africa’s wildlife economy, the past week has delivered several notable stories… Read more »

Ready to celebrate like a champion? SA Rugby Magazine is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to walk away with R100 000! Register now, and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw happening at the end of June 2026. Simply click this link and fill in the form on SA… Read more »