Cape Town Etc News Updates

The body of a 10-year-old girl was found lying at a dam outside Kraaifontein. According to information posted by Western Cape Gangwatch, residents and the girl’s family contacted Kraaifontein police more than five times on the day before her body was found, Cape {town} Etc reports. The family reportedly made several… Read more »

EasyEquities customers have been warned about a possible data breach after a third-party service provider reported a cybersecurity incident that may have affected customer information, Cape {town} Etc reports. The online investment platform uses the provider for client verification checks required by financial regulations. In a customer notification reported by… Read more »

(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) A week-long national policing operation resulted in 18 488 arrests, including 2 684 suspects wanted in connection with serious and violent crimes, while large quantities of drugs, firearms, ammunition, stolen vehicles and other contraband were seized, Cape {town}Etc reports. The South African Police Service (SAPS)… Read more »

A suspected poacher was found dead inside the Kruger National Park after an alleged illegal entry into the park ended with an encounter with a herd of elephants, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident was reported to Kruger National Park (KNP) rangers on Saturday, 12 September, following information about two men… Read more »

For young children, a library book can be more than a story to read; it can be an early introduction to language, ideas and the world around them. Families in Khayelitsha were encouraged to make storytelling part of everyday life as local libraries took early literacy into the community during… Read more »

Night-time AZ Berman Drive construction starts in Mitchells Plain tonight, with road users set to encounter temporary traffic changes along the busy route, Cape {town} Etc reports. Night work will run through December The City of Cape Town said construction between Nduli Street and Wespoort Drive will run from Monday,… Read more »

As the calendar turns and the days draw shorter, the Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt has issued a rallying call to the province’s matric learners: discipline, focus, and a commitment to hard work are crucial as they enter a critical 30-day countdown to the 2026 National Senior Certificate Exams.… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies recently reported a significant surge in crime-fighting efforts, leading to an astonishing 533 arrests in just one week, Cape {town} Etc reports. This milestone comes alongside the issuance of 87 009 fines during rigorous enforcement patrols conducted from Thursday, 10 September to Sunday, 13… Read more »

Residents in various parts of Cape Town are urged to prepare for scheduled water supply maintenance set to take place over the next two weeks, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate plans critical infrastructure work designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the water supply system.… Read more »

Update:  A tragic collision on the N1 between Prince Albert and Leeu-Gamka on the night of 13 September 2026 has resulted in a devastating loss of life, with 21 individuals confirmed dead and four others sustaining serious injuries, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident, which occurred around 11:30pm, involved two… Read more »