Cape Town Etc News Updates

For South Africans trying to balance rising costs with the need for quality private healthcare, the annual medical scheme contribution increase can be an important factor in household budgets. For 2027, Medshield Medical Scheme is putting affordability, access and broader member support at the centre of its offering, announcing a 7.9%… Read more »

Virgin Atlantic is increasing its flight capacity between Cape Town and London ahead of the peak holiday season, with four additional return flights a week scheduled to begin in December 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. The move follows the airline’s seasonal Cape Town – London Heathrow service restarting on 15… Read more »

The City of Cape Town is appealing for CCTV footage after two men were shot dead in Steenberg on Tuesday, 20 October, with a subsequent vehicle pursuit leading to arrests and firearm recoveries across neighbouring areas, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to Western Cape police, the victims, aged 23 and… Read more »

As food costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, community food gardens are offering more than fresh produce. Across South Africa, these projects are helping communities access food, develop practical skills and create employment opportunities. Shoprite is giving these initiatives another opportunity to grow, with entries having just opened… Read more »

Redefine Properties has invested R106 million in a rooftop solar facility in Brackengate that will supply renewable electricity to three major Cape Town properties through the City’s municipal electricity grid. The 7.014 MWp installation, located at the Massmart Distribution Centre, will supply power to Kenilworth Centre, Blue Route Mall and… Read more »

Words: Peter Luhanga / GroundUp When a fire swept through Siyahlala on 4 October, gutting about 20 homes and displacing about 100 people, ward councillor Bulelwa Mayende (ANC) demanded to know what had become of the plan to relocate the residents. Thirteen years ago, the Western Cape High Court had… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring periods of rain, with a high of 18°C and a low of 13°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect around 94% cloud… Read more »

Cape Town businesses have been able to protect thousands of jobs with support from the City’s Business Hub, which has helped 68 businesses improve their productivity since July 2023. The City of Cape Town’s Productivity Efficiency Programme contributed to saving 2 139 jobs, according to figures released by the City.… Read more »

A fire broke out at Brenwin Guesthouse on Thornhill Road in Green Point, Cape Town, at around 8:55pm on Monday, 19 October. Residents at neighbouring Sir Francis Suites reportedly rushed to help, using hoses and climbing onto the roofs to assist before firefighters took over. The situation has reportedly been… Read more »

South Africans who have grown up with Eskort bacon, sausages and other pork products will soon see a new name at the top of the company, as the homegrown food brand prepares for a major leadership change. First Food Brands, which owns Eskort, has appointed Herman Janse van Rensburg as… Read more »