Cape Town Etc News Updates

Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday. The 32-year-old double Rugby World Cup-winning wing was switched to full-back for the match in Johannesburg after a hamstring injury ruled out Damian Willemse. He… Read more »

Wealthy international buyers are increasingly turning their attention to Barrydale, a small town in the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, as demand grows for lifestyle properties outside South Africa’s major urban centres. According to BusinessTech, international buyers account for about 15% of property sales in Barrydale, with foreign purchasers spending between… Read more »

An Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport killed five people on Sunday, 6 September, after a Boeing 767 overran the runway, struck several vehicles and caught fire, Cape {town} Etc reports. Reuters reports, Prime Air Flight 7598 had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it ran beyond… Read more »

A virtual reality production co-created by Cape Town-based immersive media creator Rick Treweek has taken home one of television’s major international honours, placing a South African-developed virtual world on the global stage. MyBroadband reports that Uncanny Alley: A New Day won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Emerging Media Program… Read more »

Cape Town dam levels remain under pressure as the Western Cape heads towards summer, with storage sitting below last year’s levels and officials warning that water resources could face greater strain, Cape {town} Etc reports. The latest City of Cape Town dam figures put the city’s combined dam storage at… Read more »

A 44-year-old Dunoon murder suspect is due to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court today, Monday, 7 September, facing four counts of murder after four men were assaulted and set alight last month, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to SAPS statement, the suspect was arrested in Dunoon late on… Read more »

Cape Town electricity tariffs increased from 1 July 2026, affecting households across the City of Cape Town supply area as the new 2026/27 rates take effect, Cape {town} Etc reports. The new rates apply to residential customers on Domestic, Home User and Lifeline tariffs. The City says the combined changes… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Monday, 7 September 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features very warm conditions with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. Expect a bright and toasty day to kick off the week.… Read more »

South Africa has secured a place among the world’s most searched-for destinations for starting a business, ranking eighth globally in new research examining where prospective entrepreneurs are looking to establish companies. The analysis by MoneySuperMarket examined Google search volumes across 249 countries, cities and US states, finding 7 780 annual… Read more »

Cape Town’s Neighbourhood Watch community recorded its strongest turnout yet as volunteers from across the city gathered for an annual information session aimed at strengthening the link between communities and the authorities responsible for public safety. It comes after the City of Cape Town hosted its annual Neighbourhood Watch Mass… Read more »