Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town’s sporting community has been brought into direct discussions with the City as officials move to strengthen cooperation around the use and management of municipal sports facilities, Cape {town} Etc reports. A seminar held at the Council Chambers on Saturday, 18 April 2026, brought together Mayco Member Councillor Francine… Read more »

All eyes are on the DHL Stormers this weekend as they prepare for their final home game of the regular season, with a big crowd expected to descend on DHL Stadium, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Cape side will face Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 25 April 2026, in a match… Read more »

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, known as the Hawks, has arrested 11 individuals and four companies in connection with an alleged multi-million rand fraud and theft scheme linked to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). According to the South African Police Service, the suspects were arrested on Monday, 20… Read more »

In driving rain this past weekend, municipal workers were filmed knee-deep in murky water, hauling out bricks, chunks of concrete and building rubble from a clogged sewer in Brown’s Farm. The footage, shared via the City of Cape Town’s social media platform, shows teams working by hand to clear a… Read more »

Words: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp Extortion threats are affecting rubbish collection in informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel, according to the City of Cape Town. Spokesperson Luthando Tyhalibongo told GroundUp that waste collection from shipping containers was currently affected by extortion threats directed at the contractor. He said… Read more »

As Cape Town enjoys a break from heavy rain for part of the weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to swap screen time for sunshine and fresh air. Whether you’re looking for beachside fun, magical outdoor spaces, or family-friendly markets, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained. Beach walks and sunset… Read more »

Amid the rush of new destinations and bucket-list check-ins, a quieter travel shift is taking hold, one rooted in memory, familiarity and a longing for simpler times. Across South Africa, Millennials and Gen Z travellers are increasingly returning to the very places that shaped their earliest holiday memories. Globally, the… Read more »

Quality insurance is more than just a monthly payment What is at the top of your list when you’re looking for alternative car insurance? Is it affordable premiums, awesome service or great benefits? Or maybe it’s a combination of all of the above? It’s easy to think of insurance as… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee has ignited mixed reactions with its recent decision to approve a significant private sector upgrade of the Bellville Athletics Track and Velodrome, a plan that will see the longstanding sports facility transformed into a premier events hub, Cape {town} Etc reports. Following the recommendation,… Read more »

For generations of South Africans, breakfast has often meant a warm bowl of ProNutro. But in recent weeks, that familiar comfort has turned into frustration for some loyal fans who say the cereal they grew up with no longer looks or tastes the same. Social media has been flooded with… Read more »