Cape Town Etc News Updates

Women-owned businesses have successfully secured 34.69% of the Western Cape Government’s total procurement spend for the 2025/26 financial year, Cape {town} Etc reports. This notable milestone marks the second consecutive year that the province has not only exceeded National Treasury’s target of 30%, but has also done so without any reliance… Read more »

In a shocking incident that has sent chills through the running, hiking, and cycling communities, a runner was reportedly stabbed by three male suspects in the Deadman’s Tree area, close to Tafelberg Road on Wednesday morning, Cape {town} Etc reports. The attack occurred between 7:15am and 7:30am, raising alarm bells about… Read more »

Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp On 7 November 2023, police officers brutally assaulted Juma Igiranieza. They punched him repeatedly, hit him with a baseball bat, suffocated him with a plastic bag, and kicked him. He wasn’t suspected of a crime. The cops simply wanted information from him — information he… Read more »

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has officially renewed the lease of six state-owned properties to the Western Cape Department of Social Development in a significant step towards tackling gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. The agreement, formalised during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, serves to continue… Read more »

South African music sensation Tyla has personally put an end to one of the biggest rumours surrounding her career, making it clear that she has not signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Grammy-winning singer addressed the speculation herself through a brief but direct message on her… Read more »

For many high school learners, a visit to the Cape Town Civic Centre this week became more than just a lesson in local government, it offered a glimpse into future careers, bursaries and leadership opportunities that could shape their next steps after school. Learners from across the metro gathered as… Read more »

Just weeks after the United States and Iran appeared to step back from the brink of a wider conflict, US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is over, Cape {town} Etc reports. Speaking during the NATO summit, Trump dismissed any hopes that the temporary agreement could be revived, delivering some of… Read more »

With Capetonians feeling the pinch as the cost of living keeps rising, leaving very little left at the end of each month to spend on themselves, it’s good to know that some things in life are still free. Here is a list of things on offer to you in Cape… Read more »

Dark streets can quickly become a safety concern for residents, which is why the City of Cape Town says restoring streetlights remains a key priority as it continues to recover from severe weather that hit the metro earlier this year, Cape {town} Etc reports.  Between 26 May and 25 June 2026, City… Read more »

The Western Cape’s floods, droughts and wildfires are becoming more intense as the climate changes, with so-called ‘100-year floods’ expected to occur far more often, according to WWF South Africa’s Senior Technical Specialist for Climate Action James Reeler, reports Cape {town} Etc. Speaking during a recent interview, Reeler said climate… Read more »