Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis defended plans to build a R180m N2 'security wall', where several informal settlements are located.

This is the first time it has crossed this milestone. Cape Town Air Access, run by Wesgro, said the airport surpassed its 2024 record in December, when it processed 364,000 two-way international passengers, a 10% year-on-year increase.

Cape Town has cemented itself as a global tourist hotspot, hitting an all-time high of 11.1 million two-way passengers through its international airport in 2025.

Warships from some members of the BRICS group of developing nations gathered in Cape Town waters for a naval exercise that places host South Africa at risk of renewed US ire.

Cape Town, named the world’s most affordable luxury destination, ignited debate over living costs vs. tourism pricing amid growing global interest in the city.