Cape Town Etc News Updates

Residents in Bellville have been left shocked following the alleged murder of an 88-year-old man at a property in Eversdal, with his 53-year-old son arrested in connection with the incident, Cape {town} Etc reports. The elderly man was reportedly assaulted at a residence in the northern suburbs on Tuesday evening,… Read more »

From the iconic slopes of Table Mountain National Park, South Africa, the RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) 2026 is set to elevate the profile of African trail running when it returns from 20 to 22 November 2026. As one of the premier events in the World Trail Majors, this year’s… Read more »

In response to the ongoing debate surrounding Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith’s decision to switch her competitive representation from South Africa to the Netherlands, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has shown unwavering support for the athlete. Smith’s announcement, made after a revealing Carte Blanche investigation into the challenges… Read more »

For South African consumers and decision-makers evaluating insurance providers, establishing trust requires concrete performance evidence rather than marketing assertions. When reviewing the short-term insurance landscape, business leaders look beyond brand awareness to evaluate metrics that directly impact policyholders: customer sentiment, claims integrity, regulatory dispute statistics and verified client feedback. Together,… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for South Africa’s public office-bearers for the 2026/27 financial year, Cape {town} Etc reports. This decision comes despite the economic challenges that plague the nation, including high levels of unemployment and widespread poverty. The new salary increments follow recommendations… Read more »

The City of Cape Town is reminding political parties and independent candidates who participated in the recent local government elections that all election posters and swivel banners must be removed by 18 November 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. This call comes as part of the municipality’s efforts to maintain the aesthetic… Read more »

A piece of Cape Town property with a remarkable connection to the late Princess Diana has entered the luxury housing market, with an asking price of R150 million. Known as Tarrystone Estate, the property is situated in Upper Constantia and is associated with some of Diana’s private visits to South… Read more »

The Western Cape has recorded yet another encouraging decrease in its unemployment rate, now sitting at 19.4% for the third quarter of 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. This is a slight drop from 19.5% in the previous quarter and significantly lower than the national average of 33.7%. The province has emerged… Read more »

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent recall notice affecting a staggering total of 23 667 vehicles manufactured by Chery International (Pty) Ltd, which operates as Chery South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. This recall marks a significant step in ensuring consumer safety, as the affected models include… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Cape Town can look forward to a pleasant day, with partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching a high of 23°C. The evening will be cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 15°C. The UV index… Read more »