Cape Town Etc

29/09/2025

EFF leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman, faced the East London Magistrate’s Court on Monday over charges of unlawfully possessing fi****ms and ammunition, linked to shots allegedly fired at the EFF’s 2018 fifth birthday rally in Mdantsane.

29/09/2025

The public is advised to take heed of the forecast, and to take the necessary precautions to mitigate any potential impacts:

Capetonians are advised to prepare as hot to very hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected to sweep across the province on Tuesday, 30 September, reports Cape {town} Etc.

29/09/2025

‘I don’t listen to Julius Malema,’ Gayton McKenzie rejects parliamentary call

Gayton McKenzie has dismissed Julius Malema’s call for him to testify at a parliamentary inquiry, saying he will not take instructions from the EFF leader.

29/09/2025

Fitness expert warns: Don’t let your smartwatch run your life. Read more:

The rise of wearable fitness technology has brought convenience to millions of health-conscious users, but experts are sounding the alarm on the risks of becoming 'slaves to the numbers.'

29/09/2025

According to the organisation, the fire's right flank remains active and is still threatening the urban edge on the Camps Bay side:

An estimated 50 firefighters from SANParks and other emergency services are actively working on containing a wildfire that broke out in the Camps Bay area, near the Pipe Track, on Monday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc.

29/09/2025

Tyla claps back at Tiwa Savage on the Global Citizen stage with an unapologetic message: 'Sorry, I’m not sorry.'

In true South African fashion, global star Tyla used her time at the recent Global Citizen stage to send a clear, unapologetic message to Tiwa Savage, who took the liberty to apologise on her behalf for previous comments on her race.

29/09/2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) said 15 521 entities failed to pay staff contributions.

South Africa’s financial regulator has raised the alarm after unpaid employer pension contributions rose to R7.29 billion in the 15 months to March 2025. According to Bloomberg reports the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) .

29/09/2025

SA promised every home 50GB of free data by 2026 — but with just five months left, will government deliver?

South Africa’s government has just over five months left to fulfil a bold promise: providing every household with at least 50GB of data per month, a goal set under the National Infrastructure Plan 2050.

29/09/2025

City Sightseeing Cape Town launched the first commercial fully electric boats in the country.

Cape Town is steering its tourism economy towards a greener future by placing sustainability at the centre of its growth strategy.This year’s Tourism Day, themed ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’, saw Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.

29/09/2025

An estimated 50 firefighters are actively working on containing a wildfire that broke out in the Camps Bay area, near the Pipe Track, on Monday afternoon:

An estimated 50 firefighters from SANParks and other emergency services are actively working on containing a wildfire that broke out in the Camps Bay area, near the Pipe Track, on Monday afternoon, reports Cape {town} Etc.

29/09/2025

Landmark ruling: Life sentence in SA child r**e case — youngest victim to testify in court history. Here’s what happened:

In a ruling that has been described as historic, a George Regional Court sentenced 50-year-old Ian Hoggins to life imprisonment after convicting him of child r**e, sexual assault, and possession of child po*******hy images.

29/09/2025

South African television has made history with five International Emmy nominations!

South African television has made history with five International Emmy nominations, the most ever for an African country in a single year, Cape {town}Etc reports.The nominations span drama, documentary, comedy, sport and children’s programming, and place South Africa third overall on the 2025 shor...

29/09/2025

In a heartbreaking incident that has once again drawn attention to the distressing issue of baby abandonment in Cape Town, a newborn baby was discovered dead on a field adjacent to the M5 highway near Parkwood:

29/09/2025

A CBD building has caught fire.

A fire broke out at a building located at the intersection of Hans Strijdom Avenue and Bree Street in Cape Town’s city centre. City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, Jermain Carelse, confirmed the blaze, noting that the upper three floors seem to be affected.

29/09/2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to fostering strong trade and investment ties with the United States, highlighting opportunities for growth and collaboration in key sectors:

29/09/2025

With South Africa grappling with one of the highest crime rates globally, citizens face an increasing range of threats daily:

29/09/2025

Judgment in Julius Malema firearm discharge case expected today.

The East London Magistrates Court will deliver judgment on Monday in the long-running firearm discharge trial involving Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and his former bodyguard, Adriaan Snyman Cape {town}Etc reports.

29/09/2025

Gayton McKenzie’s high-stakes ultimatum: Will the PA walk away from the GNU over one job in Joburg?

Gayton McKenzie’s Gamble: Will the GNU Survive One Man’s Job? Politics in Johannesburg has seen its fair share of drama, but the latest showdown could have ripple effects far beyond the city’s borders. Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has issued a bold ultimatum to the ANC-led Go...

29/09/2025

Most people do not count dental visits among life’s great joys. But avoiding them? That’s like pretending your check engine light will turn off by itself:

Most people do not count dental visits among life's great joys. But avoiding them? That's like pretending your check engine light will turn off by itself. And when the issue shows up, it always seems to pick the worst possible time.

29/09/2025

Four men have tragically lost their lives in a suspected vigilante attack on Sunday morning in the Enkandla informal settlement of Harare, Khayelitsha:

29/09/2025

A 35-year-old local was declared deceased following a drowning at Victoria Bay, George, in a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon:

A 35-year-old local woman was declared deceased following a drowning at Victoria Bay, George, in a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon:

29/09/2025

South Africa’s tax institutions are stepping up their efforts to protect taxpayers in response to mounting concerns regarding the hijacking of eFiling profiles:

29/09/2025

A 19-year-old trail runner found himself in a precarious situation after sustaining an ankle injury while racing on Saturday:

29/09/2025

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 29 September:

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 29 September.

28/09/2025

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has announced he will resign:

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has announced he will resign on Tuesday when the Patriotic Alliance (PA) formally withdraws from the Government of National Unity (GNU).