Cape Town Etc News Updates

President says government will strengthen border controls while rejecting xenophobia and vigilante action Growing public concern around illegal migration has prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce a series of tougher interventions aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement, securing borders and addressing weaknesses in South Africa’s migration system. In a national address… Read more »

A wastewater treatment plant in Atlantis has placed Cape Town on the national map after earning one of South Africa’s highest water quality honours. The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works has received Green Drop Certification from the Department of Water and Sanitation, making it one of only 14 facilities across… Read more »

A small pony has been removed from a difficult and painful situation in Cape Town after authorities stepped in following concerns of severe neglect and continued disregard for animal welfare warnings. The animal, which had been used to pull a cart between Hanover Park and Kenilworth, was found in a… Read more »

A proposed mixed-use development near Pinelands has sparked growing concern among residents and community organisations, with critics warning that Cape Town could lose valuable sporting, environmental and community assets if the project goes ahead, Cape {town} Etc reports. The concerns centre around the draft plans for the King David Mowbray precinct,… Read more »

A small Cape Town coffee venture that began with a mission to create opportunities for Deaf South Africans is now celebrating a milestone few businesses reach. I Love Coffee, the social enterprise known for employing Deaf baristas and promoting inclusive workplaces, has marked its 10th anniversary after generating more than… Read more »

A video circulating online on 7 June 2026 allegedly shows a police officer in Cape Town involved in a traffic incident that has sparked strong reactions from members of the public, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to what is seen and said in the video, the police vehicle is accused of… Read more »

On this World Food Safety Day, marked annually on June 7, Cape Town’s City Health department has reported an encouraging decrease in foodborne illness cases, recording just 13 incidents so far in the current financial year, Cape {town} Etc reports. This figure is the lowest in three years, offering hope as… Read more »

Cape Town awoke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Mzoli Ngcawuzele, a revered entrepreneur and property developer, whose impact transformed the landscape of township tourism, Cape {town} Etc reports. Best known as the founder of Mzoli’s Place an iconic shisa nyama restaurant nestled in Gugulethu and Ngcawuzele reportedly passed… Read more »

Thousands of South Africans who regularly try their luck on the National Lottery have found themselves caught in the middle of a growing dispute between the country’s former and current lottery operators. The Citizens has reported that Former National Lottery operator Ithuba has now publicly pushed back against suggestions that… Read more »

The Western Cape continues to lead South Africa in employment figures, showcasing remarkable resilience amidst a backdrop of national economic turmoil, Cape {town} Etc reports. In response to queries from MP N D Nkondlo, the province’s Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, revealed that despite a quarterly… Read more »