Cape Town Etc News Updates

The Dido Valley housing project in Simon’s Town is moving ahead, with the City of Cape Town handing over more homes to qualifying families from Redhill and the Luyolo community on 2 April 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. The R170 million development is expected to deliver 600 housing opportunities, including… Read more »

Coffee may be doing more than fuelling your morning, according to a new study that tracked 131 821 adults for up to 43 years and linked moderate caffeine intake to better brain health, reports Cape {town} Etc. Researchers published the findings in JAMA. Scientists from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H.… Read more »

SANRAL draft policy is drawing scrutiny over roadside businesses after the agency published proposed changes to its Rest and Service Facilities framework, reports Cape {town} Etc. The draft, released in the Government Gazette, outlines how developments along national roads may be approved and managed. The South African National Roads Agency… Read more »

Athletics South Africa (ASA) is under fresh pressure after Parliament backed a recommendation to dissolve its board and acting president John Mathane promised to restore the federation’s credibility, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the Sowetan the portfolio committee heard that ASA is under monitoring by World Athletics and faced… Read more »

Cardiovascular disease continues to shape the global health conversation, not because it is new, but because it remains stubbornly persistent. Responsible for an estimated 19.8 million deaths worldwide in 2022, heart disease and stroke still rank among the leading causes of mortality, reinforcing the urgency behind prevention campaigns gaining momentum… Read more »

Wet weather is making driving dangerous in the Western Cape, and officials are telling drivers to be more careful because rain is still causing problems on important roads, Cape {town}Etc reports. Provincial Traffic Services report that the risk of crashes is rising due to wet road surfaces and lower visibility,… Read more »

Cape Town residents across several suburbs are being urged to prepare for temporary water supply disruptions next week as the City rolls out an extensive programme of infrastructure maintenance and upgrades aimed at strengthening the long-term reliability of the municipal water network. The work, scheduled for nextweek between Tuesday, 7… Read more »

Early morning travellers passing through Cape Town’s main aviation hub encountered an unusual start to the day after a power disruption forced the airport to switch to generator supply this morning, Cape {town} Etc reports. In a public notice shared by Cape Town International Airport via social media, airport management… Read more »

For many kids in Cape Town, Easter came a bit sooner this year, not with big celebrations or bright lights, but with firefighters bringing boxes of sweets and small acts of kindness. In a community-focused initiative timed for the holiday season, the City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service… Read more »

As Easter arrives in Cape Town, the familiar scent of freshly baked hot cross buns fills bakeries and supermarkets across the city. But in 2026, this traditional treat is no longer just about raisins and spice; it’s about creativity, experimentation, and indulgence. Hot cross buns have long been a staple… Read more »