Cape Town Etc News Updates

For Johannes Radebe, stepping onto the Strictly Come Dancing stage in a presenting role is about far more than a new television job, Cape {town} Etc reports. The South African dancer has gone from struggling to establish himself in Johannesburg, at one point sleeping in the dance studio where he worked… Read more »

Homeowners who have installed rooftop solar or battery systems linked to the national electricity grid face a 30 September 2026 deadline to get their installations registered, after which applicable registration fees will be reinstated. According to BusinessTech, the current fee waiver could save homeowners up to R10 000 in urban… Read more »

Cape Town pensioners looking to make the most of the warmer months have a relatively affordable way to explore some of the city’s best-known natural attractions, Cape {town} Etc reports. The My Green Card, reportedly available to qualifying Cape Town residents, allows pensioners 12 entries across six Table Mountain National Park… Read more »

There are places you visit, and there are places that stay with you. Just under two hours from Cape Town, in the rolling landscapes of the Overberg, lies Melozhori Private Game Reserve – a 2 300-hectare wilderness where mountains, fynbos, open valleys and wildlife come together to create an experience… Read more »

Haashim Pead’s next chapter in South African rugby will take him to Cape Town, with the Stormers confirming the scrumhalf’s move from the Lions. The Johannesburg franchise has officially wished Pead well on their website after the 2025 Junior Player of the Year decided to continue his career in the… Read more »

Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp The trial of three police officers accused of torturing a barber nearly three years ago has been set down for 19 May 2027. Lieutenant-colonel Delmore Manuel, constable Jermaine Conradie and constable Leigh-Ann Maroon were accused of repeatedly assaulting barber Juma Igiraneza during a raid on… Read more »

This Heritage Month, Cape Town residents are encouraged to reconnect with nature as the City opens its renowned nature reserves free of charge from Thursday, 24 September, to Sunday, 27 September 2026. This annual initiative is designed to celebrate the region’s rich natural heritage while providing families and outdoor enthusiasts… Read more »

In a swift response to the rising tide of smash and grab incidents on Cape Town’s roads, Metro Police officers apprehended three suspects over the weekend, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against opportunistic crime. This latest arrest, which took place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, brings the… Read more »

The South African College of Music (SACM) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is hosting its annual UCT Jazz Festival from 21 to 23 September. Three evening concerts take place at the Baxter Concert Hall, each about an hour long. Free lunch hour concerts run alongside them at the… Read more »

Rugby fans will have to get used to seeing United Rugby Championship team sheets earlier than usual this season, with the competition introducing a new Thursday announcement window for all 16 teams, Cape {town} Etc reports. The BKT URC has confirmed, on their website, that every team will now announce… Read more »