Cape Town Etc

28/11/2025

Tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Thursday that he pays each of his 12–14 bodyguards R100,000 per month, totalling about R2 million monthly for his private security.

28/11/2025

'We will not be intimidated by legal challenges. We will not be intimidated by Big Tech. On behalf of Australian parents, we stand firm,' says Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells:

Australia is preparing to roll out a world-first law that will block anyone under the age of 16 from holding accounts on major social media platforms despite a High Court challenge and rising concerns from digital rights groups, reports Cape {town} Etc.

28/11/2025

SIU hails arrest in Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal as R122 million network unravels

The SIU has welcomed the arrest of former Tembisa Hospital employee Zacharia Tshisele after uncovering R122 million in corrupt payments. Here’s what the investigation found, the money recovered so far, and why the scandal continues to widen.

28/11/2025

Renting a home close to the city has become unaffordable even for many middle-class households:

From 2023 to 2024, the average rent in the Western Cape increased by 10%, about R1 020. If we narrow it down to Cape Town, the numbers are higher. According to a recent article by News24, the average monthly rental in the city centre is over R15 000, an increase of almost 30% year-on-year.

28/11/2025

Walmart is wasting no time expanding its footprint in South Africa, with its second local store set to open its doors:

Walmart is wasting no time expanding its footprint in South Africa, with its second local store set to open its doors at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg on Friday, 28 November 2025.

28/11/2025

With the recent transformation of its hand and foot area, and the addition of some ground-breaking treatment upgrades, The Grotto Spa is ushering in a new era of holistic luxury where science, serenity and sensory bliss meet:
https://www.capetownetc.com/sponsored/the-grotto-spa-upgraded-its-everything-your-bodys-been-begging-for/

With the recent transformation of its hand and foot area into a spectacular, soothing oasis, The Grotto Spa is ushering in a new era of holistic luxury where science, serenity and sensory bliss meet.

28/11/2025

Set against Steenberg estate’s expansive lawns and historic Constantia backdrop, this annual favourite promises an unforgettable evening of family-friendly festive magic this December:
https://www.capetownetc.com/whats-on-single/christmas-carols-at-steenberg-wine-farm/

28/11/2025

SA workers see strong sick leave support, but salary growth is losing steam. Here’s what the latest research shows:

Fresh global data comparing worker protections worldwide shows South Africa ranking near the top of the continent for sick leave support, a notable position at a time when salary growth is flattening and households are navigating shifting economic pressures.

28/11/2025

South Africa’s classrooms are filling up as thousands of teachers leave the system. Here’s what’s driving the exodus, and why unions say urgent action can’t wait:

South Africa’s public education system is facing mounting strain after more than 30 000 educators exited the profession in the past five years, a trend that unions warn is weakening learning outcomes and stretching classrooms beyond capacity.

28/11/2025

A former police captain wanted since 2002 has been arrested in Cape Town after more than 20 years on the run, facing charges of r**e and sexual assault:

A man who managed to avoid arrest for more than twenty years has finally been taken into custody in Cape Town, bringing a long-running search to a close.

28/11/2025

Fuel your wanderlust and sweet tooth in one bite, these bakeries are the perfect pit stops.

Words: By Lee-Ann Steyn These seven artisan bakeries are tucked away from the city crowd, they sit in charming villages, scenic valleys, and along lesser‑known routes. Each stop pairs a signature bakery with a region you will want to linger in: from coastal villages with salty air, to the vast ope...

28/11/2025

South Africa’s latest crime figures reveal a mixed picture:

South Africa’s latest crime figures reveal a mixed picture: while the national murder rate has fallen, an average of 63 people continue to lose their lives violently every day.

28/11/2025

Disturbing footage of a child being forced to drink alcohol has emerged, leaving a Mitchells Plain community reeling and demanding swift action from local authorities:

28/11/2025

Delft police registered an attempted murder case after a man was shot multiple times at the R300 footbridge in Delft.

Delft police registered an attempted murder case after a man was shot on 27 November 2025 at about 11:20 at the footbridge on the R300 near Silversand, police told Cape {town} Etc.

28/11/2025

ANC slams Washington for “imaginary conditions” as Trump escalates attacks on South Africa

The ANC has criticised the US for repeatedly referencing “nonexistent” conditions in South Africa after President Donald Trump barred Pretoria from the next G20 summit and revived debunked claims of white genocide. Here’s what sparked the backlash and why tensions are rising again.

28/11/2025

The R43 between Gansbaai and Stanford is closed again as a fire threatens the route. Residents are urged to exercise caution on the detour amid poor visibility conditions:

28/11/2025

In a heart-stopping rescue at Herolds Bay, a Good Samaritan bravely saves a man from a rip current while his partner alerts authorities:

28/11/2025

Data from Statistics South Africa indicates that 2024 witnessed a notable decrease in births, yet the choices of names have remained a poignant expression of cultural pride and positivity:

28/11/2025

Lavender Hill residents brought dogs and cats to a mass sterilisation drive run by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Paws-A-While and Aid 4 Animals in Distress and Zoetis.

Lavender Hill residents brought 118 dogs and cats to a mass sterilisation drive run by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA on 26 November 2025, reports Cape {town} Etc. The one-day clinic took place at Levana Primary School and formed part of the SPCA’s We Step In campaign.

28/11/2025

As matric celebrations commence, authorities caution youngsters to prioritise safety while they mark the end of high school:

28/11/2025

Cape Town is showing the way forward in renewable energy, having successfully channelled approximately R2.6 billion into its small-scale embedded solar Photovoltaic (PV) programme:

28/11/2025

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 28 November.

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 28 November. Today’s weather in Cape Town features clouds and evening showers with a high of 23°C and a low of 17°C. It’s going to be a cool day with the UV index reaching an extreme level of 11.

28/11/2025

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has confirmed that the State Security Agency (SSA) is actively engaging with the Russian government to explore ways of assisting 17 South Africans reportedly trapped in Russia.

27/11/2025

Alleged cartel member Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has told South Africa’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating law enforcement corruption that former police minister Bheki Cele demanded a R1-million bribe, which Matlala partly paid in Woolworths bags.

27/11/2025

The DA has laid criminal charges against MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla over the recruitment of SA men to Russia.

The Democratic Alliance says it has laid criminal charges against uMkhonto weSizwe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla over the alleged recruitment of 17 South African men to Russia, reports Cape {town} Etc.