Cape Town Etc News Updates

Finding a rental in Cape Town for R2 000 a month sounds almost impossible when the city’s average rent sits at around R12 000. Yet some lower-cost rental options do exist across the city, although they are not open to everyone. From rooms aimed at older tenants to family-sized flats,… Read more »

South Africans will have another public holiday in 2026, with the country set to head to the polls for the local government elections on Wednesday, 4 November, Cape {town}Etc reports. The election day was gazetted by Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on 7 August 2026, meaning the November vote will come… Read more »

South African motorists are facing another jump in fuel costs, with petrol and diesel prices set to increase from Wednesday, 2 September, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to eNCA, petrol will rise by R1.34 a litre, while diesel is set to increase by as much as R3.15 a litre. The increases are… Read more »

Cape Town has added two major tourism accolades to its name, winning Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. The awards were announced at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony in Zanzibar on Friday, 28 August, placing Cape Town… Read more »

South African rugby is mourning the death of former Springbok centre Joggie Jansen, who died on Sunday morning at the age of 78, just hours after South Africa defeated New Zealand in Cape Town, Cape {town}Etc reports. According to a report by The South African, Jansen passed away following a career… Read more »

For adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), treatment is increasingly being viewed through a wider lens than simply reducing symptoms. Clinicians and researchers are turning greater attention to whether people can function effectively at work, maintain relationships and participate meaningfully in everyday life. That shift will be among… Read more »

Public Order Police arrested a 54-year-old woman in Heideveld on Monday morning after officers allegedly found an assortment of drugs at a premises in Buffelshoek Street, Cape {town}Etc reports. The arrest followed information received by police about suspected drugs at the property, prompting officers to conduct a search at the… Read more »

Eskom’s return to profitability is becoming increasingly complicated as more South Africans generate their own electricity or source power through alternative suppliers. The state power utility recorded a R30.3 billion profit after tax for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, more than double the previous year’s R14 billion. But… Read more »

South African pet parents are becoming increasingly conscious of what goes into their dogs’ bowls. They are looking for meals that offer visible quality, real ingredients and nutritional value, without the premium price tag. That’s where Husky Prime Cuts comes in. Where only the finest ingredients meet the cut, Husky… Read more »

Words: Steve Kretzmann/GroundUp The City of Cape Town’s plan to build a desalination plant at Paarden Eiland has been scuttled by Transnet’s intention to expand the port. Tabling the latest Water Outlook report on 21 August, mayco member for water and sanitation Zahid Badroodien told council that the search is… Read more »