Localised flooding and a fallen tree disrupted traffic across Cape Town after heavy rain, though no major residential damage was reported.
City of Cape Town officials urge residents to use weekend cold fronts as opportunity to assess properties for winter readiness and identify vulnerabilities.
Visitors to the SA Navy Festival in Simon’s Town are urged to plan ahead, with limited parking and added transport options to ease congestion.
SA Navy Festival 2026 offers free ship tours, live shows and family fun in Simon’s Town from 17 to 19 April. Discover the Navy up close.
Cape Town is setting its sights on 200 000 tourism-related jobs by 2030, alongside billions in visitor spending and a sharp rise in international arrivals.
A peaceful taxi protest in Steenberg and Retreat led to road closures as operators raised concerns about extortion and called for increased police visibility.
Cape Town welcomes heritage status for the Battle of Muizenberg and Javia Mosque, preserving key cultural and historical landmarks.