Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town’s taxi industry is preparing for a major shift next month as the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) moves ahead with plans to introduce cashless payments in its taxis. According to the Daily Voice, the new system is expected to officially launch on Monday, 1 June,… Read more »

A towering figure in Scottish rugby and a beloved national icon, Scott Hastings has tragically passed away at the age of 61, Cape {town} Etc reports. The news of his death has struck a profound chord within the rugby community, with tributes flooding in from fans and fellow players alike. In… Read more »

The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) has joined forces with Gift of the Givers to assist communities across the Western Cape devastated by recent floods, Cape {town} Etc reports. Effective from Monday, 18 May, Newlands Cricket Stadium will serve as an official collection point for in-kind donations, rallying the public to… Read more »

Guardrisk North vs South wrapped up in style on Sunday, with Team North pulling away on the final day to beat Team South 32-24 and successfully defend their title in one of Cape Town’s most scenic sporting settings. After a tightly contested first two days that saw North take a… Read more »

The World Health Organisation declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed more than 80 and for which there is no vaccine. Fears of further spread grew when a laboratory on Sunday confirmed a case… Read more »

A suspected gang-related shooting in Wesbank, Kuils River, Cape Town, resulted in the deaths of four individuals and the injury of a seven-year-old child on Saturday evening, Cape {town} Etc reports. The alarming event underscores the persistent violence associated with gang activity in the Metro. According to Colonel Andrè Traut, a spokesperson… Read more »

In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, two female motorists successfully defended themselves against smash and grab suspects at the intersection of Mike Pienaar and Voortrekker Road in Bellville last Friday, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident unfolded shortly after 1pm, coinciding with a busy lunch hour, when… Read more »

Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Zakes Bantwini has officially introduced the Zakes Bantwini Foundation, a new initiative designed to open doors for young people, women, and creatives across South Africa, Cape {town} Etc reports. The foundation was unveiled as a structured effort to turn raw talent into sustainable careers, focusing on… Read more »

The South African government has committed R12.3 billion to enhance water infrastructure, a move aimed at revitalising struggling municipal systems and ensuring reliable access to water across the country, Cape {town} Etc reports. Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, made the announcement during the presentation of the Budget Vote for… Read more »

The highly anticipated Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just around the corner, taking place on 24 May 2026, as it gears up to join the ranks of the esteemed Abbott World Marathon Majors. With thousands of participants expected, the City of Cape Town is preparing for significant disruptions, including extensive… Read more »