Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town residents are being urged to plan ahead this week as a series of scheduled water supply interruptions roll out across the metro, with multiple suburbs expected to experience temporary outages while critical maintenance is carried out. The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has confirmed that the work, ranging… Read more »

A targeted police operation in Ravensmead led to the arrest of a 33-year-old alleged gang leader and the seizure of a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition, Cape {town}Etc reports. The arrest forms part of Operation Lockdown III, a national intervention focused on dismantling networks linked to drug trafficking, extortion… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family, here is your weather forecast for today, 20 April 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features wet, chilly weather with a high of 17°C and a low of 13°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 4. Expect 61% cloud cover for today, with 59%… Read more »

Daphney Manamela has accused senior police figures of taking a R5 million bribe, reports Cape {town} Etc. The bribe was allegedly made to block her return and stop the reopening of the 2009 Jimmy Mohlala murder case, which she links to Mbombela Stadium corruption. According to SABC News, suspended Mpumalanga… Read more »

Farm stalls are a defining feature of travel in the Western Cape. Located along major routes and scenic byways, they provide access to locally produced food, seasonal fruit and region-specific specialities. For travellers, they offer both convenience and insight into the agricultural landscapes that shape the province. 1. Peregrine Farm… Read more »

Vice Admiral Monde Lobese says the SA Navy Festival strengthens community ties SA Navy Festival 2026 drew thousands to Simon’s Town on Saturday as the Right of Entry Parade brought drums, colours and the South African Navy Band into Jubilee Square, reports Cape {town} Etc. The SA Navy Festival parade… Read more »

International R&B star Maxwell is heading back to South Africa this August, with Vertex Events confirming two stops for local fans in Pretoria and Cape Town, report Cape {town} Etc. Yomzansi reported that the singer is set to play Pretoria on 8 August 2026 and Cape Town on 11 August… Read more »

Kephir has stirred viral amasi debate online after a Checkers listing for Goodlife Foods Lactose Free Full Cream Kephir Drinking Yogurt 2L began circulating on social media, reports Cape {town} Etc. Amasi Vs Amasi VSOP pic.twitter.com/WvySkgdBt1 — Moshe (@Moshe_Meso) April 19, 2026 Checkers describes the drink as a ‘tasty amasi… Read more »

The rare witte wijnappel tree has returned to Cape Town, with Tru-Cape planting the rare cultivar at Jan van Riebeeck High School as part of the school’s centenary celebrations, reports Cape {town} Etc. Centenary rare witte wijnappel planting revives a 1662 apple link The 364th year since apples were first… Read more »

A real Karoo settlement called Middelpos is up for auction in the Northern Cape. The town of Middelpos is located midway between Sutherland and Calvinia on the R354 in the Northern Cape’s Upper Karoo, near the Tankwa Karoo National Park. Middelpos is a well-known halfway point for both the local… Read more »