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Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On 2026: Artists and details
Cape Town is getting ready for the festive season, with the city’s annual Festive Lights Switch-On just around the corner. The countdown to the celebration gained momentum as performers gathered on Adderley Street to test the newly installed festive light displays ahead of the main event on Sunday, 29 November… Read more »
Heideveld electricity outage rescheduled to 16 November
Residents in parts of Heideveld will have to prepare for a planned electricity interruption on Monday, 16 November, after the City of Cape Town postponed essential maintenance work originally scheduled for earlier this week, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape {town} Etc reported the planned work was originally scheduled for Monday, 9 November… Read more »
World Kindness Day: Six simple ways South Africans can make a difference to animals
A little food, a bowl of fresh water or a few hours spent helping at an animal shelter can make a meaningful difference to an animal in need. With World Kindness Day approaching on Friday, 13 November, South Africans are being encouraged to extend their acts of kindness beyond people… Read more »
Pleasant with sunshine and strong winds – Friday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape Town Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Friday, 13 November 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring pleasant conditions, with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C. The UV index will… Read more »
SASSA warns grant beneficiaries to report financial changes
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is reminding social grant beneficiaries to update their personal and financial information when their circumstances change, warning that failing to do so could result in money being recovered from them, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a statement issued on Thursday, 12 November, the… Read more »
South Africa’s richest man criticises world’s tech billionaires
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has accused some of the world’s most influential technology entrepreneurs of lacking empathy, raising concerns about the human cost of rapid technological advancement and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI). Rupert, chairman of Swiss luxury goods group Compagnie Financière Richemont, said empathy was a… Read more »
District Six families face another setback over historic homes
Five families living in historic Searle Street cottages in Cape Town will have to wait until next year for further progress in their fight against eviction, after their court matter was postponed on Thursday, 12 November, Cape {town} Etc reports. The families are challenging an eviction order involving the Victorian-era properties,… Read more »
Cape Town named among most desirable cities at 2026 Wanderlust Travel Awards
Cape Town has once again earned international recognition, securing a place among the world’s most sought-after travel destinations at the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Mother City was named the third most desirable city in the world, taking home bronze at the prestigious awards ceremony… Read more »
Goodwood drug bust: Two arrested in R1m seizure
Two suspects have been arrested in Goodwood after a Metro Police operation uncovered drugs worth more than R1 million, along with illegal firearms and ammunition, Cape {town} Etc reports. The arrests followed a tip-off about suspected contraband being kept inside a flat in the area, leading officers to investigate the property.… Read more »
South African prisoners found hiding R1 million and 102 720 cellphones behind bars
South Africa’s prison system has uncovered more than R1 million in cash, 102 720 cellphones and hundreds of kilograms of illicit substances during searches conducted over the past three financial years, highlighting the scale of criminal activity behind prison walls. According to a report by Daily Investor, Correctional Services Minister Pieter… Read more »