Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town is setting measurable goals for its response to homelessness, with a new set of 2030 targets aimed at preventing rough sleeping, helping people leave the streets sooner and reducing the likelihood of them returning, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City of Cape Town is working with partners through Global… Read more »

A smash-and-grab incident has been reported at Borcherds Quarry in Cape Town, with motorists urged to remain alert and keep valuables out of sight, Cape {town} Etc reports. A video shared alongside the report allegedly shows suspects scanning the N2 for vulnerable targets shortly before attacking a female motorist on the route… Read more »

From smart appliances and local manufacturing to skills development and meaningful community projects, Hisense’s Atlantis factory offers a glimpse into how the brand is shaping everyday life in South Africa. When we think about the appliances that make everyday life easier, it is easy to focus on what happens once… Read more »

Police have seized 69 000 Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R5.5 million at a storage facility in Grassy Park, Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports. A 58-year-old woman was arrested following the operation on Thursday, 15 October 2026, after members of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) National… Read more »

A new locally focused health platform is giving South Africans clear, practical and credible information for healthier everyday lives. Cape Town may be celebrated for its mountains, coastline and outdoor lifestyle, but living in one of the world’s most beautiful cities does not automatically make us healthier. Knowing where to… Read more »

As Cape Town heads into the warmer months, gardeners are being encouraged to rethink how they water their plants, with mulching, careful watering methods and water-wise planting among the practical ways to reduce consumption. The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently visited Stodels Garden Centre in Bellville… Read more »

Cape Town motorists have been urged to exercise caution on several roads, particularly after dark, following a safety awareness post shared on social media by a security company, Cape {town} Etc reports. The post highlights several locations where motorists are advised to remain alert and consider alternative routes when travelling at… Read more »

Cape Town’s mix of strong winds, heavy rain and changing weather has placed the city among Africa’s highest-ranked urban centres for potentially hazardous driving conditions, according to a new international study. The analysis by car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket ranked the Mother City third in Africa, with an overall driving weather… Read more »

South Africa could secure its first credit-rating upgrade from Moody’s Ratings since 2009 if the government continues to strengthen public finances and deliver on economic reforms.  The ratings agency currently assigns South Africa a Ba2 rating, two notches below investment grade. In May, it changed the country’s outlook from stable… Read more »

If your favourite clothing store closes, you could be left wondering what happens to the money you have already paid towards a lay-by, whether your gift voucher is still valid or where to take a faulty item. These are increasingly important questions for South African shoppers as TFG, the retail… Read more »