Cape Town Etc News Updates

SAHPRA announced the recall on 16 August 2026, with Arya Pharma (Pty) Ltd implementing the recall in consultation with the regulator, Cape {town} Etc reports. The recall is classified as a Class II-Type A recall and applies only to the affected batches. According to SAHPRA’s recall notice, patients, healthcare professionals,… Read more »

A missing paraglider was found dead in the Porterville mountains of the Western Cape on Tuesday, following an extensive search operation that began on Monday evening, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 68-year-old pilot, who was flying solo, failed to return to the designated landing area, prompting concerns and an immediate call… Read more »

The Western Cape Government’s innovative Khulisa Care pilot has made significant strides in its mission to tackle child stunting, enrolling 2 027 mothers across key locations in Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, and the Breede Valley as of 7 August 2026. This initiative is not only a testament to the Government’s commitment… Read more »

South African PowerBall players can now check their tickets after Tuesday night’s draw, with R88 million in the PowerBall jackpot and an estimated R14 million PowerBall Xtra jackpot up for grabs. The latest numbers were drawn on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, giving players another chance to see whether their ticket… Read more »

From soups and salads to savoury bakes and desserts, apples can do far more than simply fill the fruit bowl. An apple is probably one of the easiest foods to overlook. It is familiar, convenient and usually associated with a lunchbox or a quick snack. But put one in the… Read more »

Cape Town has accounted for almost half of all new jobs created across South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities over the past five years, according to figures highlighted by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape {town} Etc reports. The City says 418,000 jobs were added in Cape Town between the first quarter of 2022… Read more »

Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp Since 2018, about 2.5-million illegally harvested succulent plants have been seized by authorities in the Western Cape. But this probably accounts for less than one quarter of the numbers poached, CapeNature told the Western Cape provincial Parliament on Tuesday. CapeNature, the South African National Biodiversity… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Wednesday, 19 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mild with high, thin cloudiness, with a high of 17°C and a low of 11°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3, while cloud… Read more »

For someone dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or the pressures of unemployment, having a place to talk to people who understand can make a difficult period feel less isolating. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is launching a series of free online mental health support groups during… Read more »

A prolonged standoff between police and an armed man on a farm in De Hoop, Robertson, has ended after the 40-year-old gunman was killed during a shootout with members of the Special Task Force, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident began on Sunday evening after Robertson police received a complaint… Read more »