Cape Town Etc News Updates

A new neighbourhood wine bar is hoping to become the southern suburbs’ favourite local hangout after officially opening its doors in the heart of Newlands Village, Cape {town} Etc reports. Culture Newlands, the latest venture from Cape Town hospitality entrepreneurs Matt and Roxanne Manning, is offering residents more than just a… Read more »

Next month, one of the Western Cape’s tastiest traditions returns as the Waterblommetjie Festival heads back to the Cape Winelands for a full day of food, wine and family entertainment, Cape {town} Etc reports. Now in its 16th year, the annual festival will take place on Saturday, 5 September, bringing together… Read more »

In an era overshadowed by creative isolation, a new group exhibition at Cape Town’s HUB Gallery aims to dismantle the prevailing culture of artistic individualism and ignite a more collaborative spirit among contemporary artists. Titled Delete Nton’ntoni, this groundbreaking showcase runs from 6 August to 26 October and features the works… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 09 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will have brief morning shower or two; otherwise, breezy with peeks of sun with a high of 15°C and a low of 9°C. The UV index will be moderate at 4. Expect… Read more »

Saturday night has brought another chance for South African lottery players to check their tickets, with over R17 million in jackpots up for grabs across the latest draws, Cape {town} Etc reports. If you played the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 or Lotto Max 5 on Saturday, 8 August 2026, these are… Read more »

For people living with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric conditions, finding an effective treatment can sometimes be a long and difficult journey. Although modern psychiatry has made major advances, conventional treatments do not work sufficiently well for everyone. That gap is encouraging researchers to look beyond established… Read more »

South Africa’s security authorities have warned that anyone plotting politically motivated attacks or assassinations ahead of the upcoming local government elections will face arrest, prosecution and lengthy prison sentences, as concerns grow over the continued killing of politicians and councillors. Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Friday, National… Read more »

South Africa’s long-running effort to rebuild Parliament is entering a crucial phase, with R2.43 billion already spent and officials working towards getting the National Assembly ready for next year’s major parliamentary events, Cape {town} Etc reports. The update came during a meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management… Read more »

As Cape Town approaches another sizzling summer, the urgency for water conservation has never been more pronounced. Current dam levels sit at an alarming 78.1%, down 6.7% from the previous year, when they stood at 84.8%, Cape {town} Etc reports. With daily water consumption recorded at 846 million litres—a figure slightly… Read more »

Seven high school learners from the Western Cape have etched their names into history by winning the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition, Cape {town} Etc reports. This renowned competition, held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is the world’s longest-running space engineering contest for schools, and Team ZA’s victory… Read more »