CapeTown ETC

Cape Town Etc is dedicated to showcasing everything that makes Cape Town special. In its printed edition, the magazine serves as a beautiful guide to the city's latest attractions, fun activities, and unforgettable experiences. It highlights the entire Western Cape region, catering specifically to visitors. With a team of passionate locals at the helm, the magazine offers a curated selection of the best that Cape Town has to offer for those eager to explore The Mother City. Each issue features a variety of topics, including food and drinks, arts and culture, entertainment, events, shopping, places to stay, outdoor adventures, and so much more.

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The new Cape Town anthem we all need right now to warm the winter chills

4 days ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

Our mayor has called it his new favourite song that gives him goosebumps. It’s a new track by a Cape Town entertainment veteran with a slick music video that anyone with doubts about visiting here needs to see. And Gasant Abarder writes that, after giving it just one listen, it should be playing on all our radio stations.It’s called ‘The Cape Town Song’ – A Musical Love Letter to the Mother City’ and it is recommended listening for anyone sitting in traffic and battling this winter funk.
Mauritius to ignite skies with world-class kitesurfing at C Kite Festival 2025

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

The vibrant skies above the Indian Ocean are about to burst into a spectacular display of colour and adrenaline as the much-anticipated 4th edition of the C Kite Festival makes its grand return to Mauritius from 26 to 30 June 2025.
Jazz, wine & fine dining with Richard Ceasar at Oude Werf

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

In the heart of Stellenbosch, Oude Werf Hotel invites you to slow down, settle in and soak up the timeless pairing of soulful jazz and slow, considered dining. With the fireplace crackling, glasses clinking, and that unmistakable energy of something special in the air, you’ll ease into an evening that celebrates flavour, music and mood. Guests will be serenaded by the smooth, expressive sound of Richard Ceasar, a standout on Cape Town’s jazz scene.
I owe the Proteas cricketers an apology … a lot of us do

1 week ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

In 1992, we were harshly dealt with in a rain-affected World Cup semifinal that saw us go from a winning position to needing 22 runs off 1 ball. Columnist Gasant Abarder had never recovered from that scar and a choke in a subsequent semifinal against the Aussies later in life. So, he was happy to be proved wrong when the Proteas reached the holy grail of cricket over the last few days.
BREAKING: Israel hits Iran’s nuclear sites - war drums in the Middle East

2 weeks ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

A dangerous military confrontation between Israel and Iran has erupted, triggering global alarm and a rush to evacuate foreign nationals from the region. On 13 June, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, its largest-ever strike inside Iranian territory. Over 200 Israeli warplanes and drones targeted more than 100 locations, including nuclear facilities, missile sites, and IRGC command centres.
What if we told you sustainable fishing could feed 72 million more people?

2 weeks ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

As overfishing and climate change push our oceans to the brink, sustainable fishing offers hope, but only if we act together, now!Our oceans are facing one of the greatest challenges in human history. According to a global survey conducted by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), scientists from every inhabited continent agree: ocean biodiversity is under serious threat. Climate change, overfishing, habitat loss and illegal fishing are pushing marine ecosystems to the brink.
Disaster Risk sets up donation hubs, donate at a drop off near you

3 weeks ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

As winter settles in and the next wet spell approaches, the City encourages the public to support disaster relief efforts.
Planned water supply maintenance in these areas: 31 May - 5 June 2025

4 weeks ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on the water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly. Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements.
These highly improbable events are more likely than winning the lottery

4 weeks ago | capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt

Tonight’s massive Lotto jackpot is estimated to be a life-changing R58 million. And at a cost of R5 per Lotto ticket, why not? You could end up winning the jackpot; in fact, your numbers are looking lucky. The odds of winning the jackpot are astronomical; according to research dating back to 2015, the odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 20,358,520, and since then, the odds have worsened. So why do millions of people continue to play week after week with the highest level of certainty of winning?
Western Cape rolls out digital learner’s licence testing system

4 weeks ago | capetownetc.com | Kate Wilson

The Western Cape has introduced a new digital learner’s licence testing system, marking a significant shift from traditional paper-based exams. Launched at the Beaufort West Driving Licence Testing Centre, this initiative is part of the province’s broader effort to modernise driver assessments and enhance road safety.