Tag: Cape Town

Cape Town among Top 5 summer destinations raising safety concerns for teens

With high crime levels and low political stability, Cape Town, South Africa, is among the most dangerous spots for teenagers to visit. Also see: Cape Town voted ‘World’s Most Beautiful City’ in 2026 A July 2026 teen travel safety report released by iSharing, a family location tracking app, named Cape Town the fourth riskiest spot to visit during […]

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Cape Town voted ‘World’s Most Beautiful City’ in 2026

Cape Town has once again claimed a major international accolade, this time earning the title of the world’s most beautiful city after thousands of people across the globe voted on the places they find most visually captivating. Also see: Kenny Lattimore returns to SA for one-night-only Cape Town show The latest rankings, which were published by Time […]

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Kenny Lattimore returns to SA for one-night-only Cape Town show

American Grammy-nominated R&B singer, Kenny Lattimore, makes his way back to South Africa for a magical one-night only show in Cape Town. The much-loved R&B legend and Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee will give a special live performance for fans at Grand Arena, GrandWest on Sunday, 20 September, a crowd he has not performed for in over a decade. Also see: NE-YO […]

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NE-YO announces 2 South African cities as part of international tour

NE-YO will perform live at Grand Arena, Grand West in Cape Town on Saturday, 17 October 2026, and at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Sunday, 18 October 2026 as part of his exciting international tour. Also see: Cassper Nyovest keen on international ‘fill up’ concert With NE-YO’s illustrious music catalogue (which includes his latest single, Miss Tundra), […]

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Gabrielle Union burying father’s ashes at winery divides South Africans

American actress Gabrielle Union recently buried her late father’s ashes at the Black-owned Klein Goederust winery in Cape Town. While it seems like a heartwarming gesture to some, others were not keen on the act of remembrance. Gabrielle’s father, Sylvester ‘Cully’ Union Jr, 81, succumbed to a years-long battle with dementia on 3 April 2026. […]

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Heavy winds cause havoc in the Western Cape region

Western Cape residents are being urged to continue being cautious as the severe weather continues today. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned of heavy downpours and potential flooding in the Cape Town area last Friday. SAWS has issued a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall over the city, as well as the mountainous regions of Stellenbosch, […]

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WATCH | Gunmen storm Cape Town bike shop in shocking armed robbery

Capetonians were left shocked after a Durbanville bicycle shop, Knipe Racing, was targeted in an armed robbery shortly after opening on Tuesday morning. “As most of you are aware (and have likely seen the video doing the rounds), we experienced an armed robbery at our shop this morning,” Knipe Racing posted on social media. Also […]

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Experience Cape Town in six senses

Cape Town isn’t a city you visit. It’s one you feel. Long after the holiday photos are archived and the tan has faded, something of the city lingers—a smell, a sound, a fleeting memory you can’t quite place. To experience Cape Town fully is to move through it with all your senses switched on. From the obvious to the deeply personal, […]

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WATCH: Home Affairs Tygervalley incident draws scrutiny

An incident at the Department of Home Affairs office in Tygervalley has come under public attention after video footage circulated online showing a woman being pushed out of the building during a dispute over appointments, Cape {town}Etc reports. The footage, shared widely on social media, shows a tense exchange at the entrance of the Home […]

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Cape Town’s tourism boom: Why locals feel displaced in their own city

Some Cape Town locals are starting to feel alienated in their own city as tourism thrives. The sentiment of feeling like strangers in their own city resonates with many Cape Town residents, who are increasingly struggling to enjoy the tourism and hospitality that their city offers. Due to the influx of tourists in the city, […]

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