Cape Town Etc News Updates

With the Cape storm flooding streets in Mitchells Plain this week, A group of firefighters rescued 28 children from Montclair Kids Educare who were trapped inside a building surrounded by rising water, Cape {town} Etc reports. Wrapped tightly in blankets against the bitter cold, the children were carefully carried onto a… Read more »

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams remains behind bars after the state strongly opposed his bail application in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, Cape {town} Etc reports. This decision came from Adams’ alleged recent conduct showed disrespect for the justice system and raised concerns that… Read more »

Over 1 700 passengers and crew aboard the Ambition cruise ship have been ordered to remain onboard in the French port city of Bordeaux following the death of an elderly passenger, Cape {town} Etc reports. The cruise ship Ambition, operated by Ambassador Cruise Line, became the centre of growing concern after… Read more »

The Springboks are once again shifting focus toward long-term squad building, with head coach Rassie Erasmus naming a 40-man group for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next week, Cape {town} Etc reports. The selection, described by Erasmus as a ‘purpose and goal-driven’ group, reflects both urgency… Read more »

Cape Town’s wellness culture has long lived in plain sight, in packed mountain trails before sunrise, icy Atlantic swims at dawn and outdoor cafés filled with runners, cyclists and hikers swapping recovery tips over coffee. But a growing shift in the city’s health landscape suggests residents are looking beyond fitness… Read more »

South Africa’s digital divide may be shrinking on paper, but Communications Minister Solly Malatsi says millions of people are still being left behind where it matters most, affordability, reliability and meaningful access. Delivering his Budget Vote speech on Tuesday, Malatsi set out government’s latest vision for the country’s digital economy,… Read more »

With tears in our eyes – and popcorn in our hands – we announce that The Galileo Open Air Cinema presents one final singalong-filled screening and one final in-your-feels throwback to draw the curtain on its 14th season this week. From leather jackets and Pink Ladies nostalgia to heartfelt romance… Read more »

South Africa’s jobs crisis deepened at the start of 2026, with hundreds of thousands more people left without work in a trend that continues to hit younger citizens hardest, Cape {town} Etc reports. Fresh figures released by Statistics South Africa on Tuesday show that the country’s official unemployment rate has climbed… Read more »

In a move that seeks to restore a piece of Cape Town’s rich heritage, the Colonial Mutual Clock Memorial tower, located at the bustling intersection of Hans Strijdom Avenue, is set to undergo significant restoration following years of neglect and vandalism, Cape {town} Etc reports. This landmark structure, which features the… Read more »

In a bittersweet announcement that has resonated with food enthusiasts across Cape Town, the beloved restaurant ëlgr confirmed it will serve its last dinner on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Located at the bustling intersection of culinary innovation and ambience on Kloof Street, ëlgr has become a standout dining destination since… Read more »