Cape Town Etc News Updates

A life coach has declared he plans to sue the makers of Peppa Pig after rediscovering a handwritten story he wrote aged seven that bears an uncanny resemblance to the beloved children’s cartoon watched by millions worldwide, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences… Read more »

Twenty-four African penguin fledglings have been released at the De Hoop Penguin Colony in the Western Cape, marking a hopeful step in efforts to rebuild a critically endangered species, reports Cape {town} Etc. The birds were rescued as eggs earlier this year, many after extreme heat forced adult penguins to… Read more »

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has told Kenyan President William Ruto during his state visit to South Africa that recent protests against illegal immigration should not be interpreted as xenophobia, saying South Africans are not hostile to other Africans. Speaking at the official welcome ceremony, Ramaphosa rejected claims that the country is… Read more »

There are worse ways to start a winter’s morning than in a Franschhoek wine cellar. Before the valley warms up, before the lunch tables fill and the last of the mist lifts off the vines, Mont Rochelle’s cellar has a quiet magic to it. Barrels rest in neat rows. The… Read more »

For nearly three decades, the Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival has provided a platform within the Mother City’s arts and culture scene for stories that challenge, inspire and connect audiences. This year, the festival returns for its 28th edition, bringing a mix of local and international documentary filmmaking… Read more »

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended nine police officers linked to the controversial Medicare24 tender, as investigations into the multi-million-rand contract continue to widen. In a statement, SAPS confirmed that the officers, who served on the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) during the procurement process, have been placed on… Read more »

Business travel often sounds more glamorous than it feels. Between early flights, packed schedules, conference rooms and late-night dinners, keeping up with healthy habits can quickly fall by the wayside. Exercise is usually one of the first things to disappear from the itinerary, replaced by deadlines, airport queues and long… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday launched the national rollout of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a Presidency update on X, the launch took place at Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga, a moment South Africa’s health sector has been building towards since the drug’s local… Read more »

Police confirm murder case after early morning discovery A murder investigation is underway in Lavender Hill after police discovered the body of a 59-year-old woman in the early hours of Friday morning, 05 June 2026, in St Christopher Avenue in St Montague Village, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to a formal… Read more »

Banhoek Chilli Oil is celebrating dads this Father’s Day with the ultimate braai-inspired giveaway worth approximately R12 000! The proudly South African brand known for its premium, 100% natural handcrafted chilli-infused oil has teamed up with some of its favourite local brands to create a prize bundle packed with flavour,… Read more »