Cape Town Etc News Updates

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a significant alert to South African consumers regarding recalls of certain Jaguar Land Rover vehicles, following notifications from Jaguar Land Rover Limited, reports Cape {town} Etc. The recalls impact the Defender and I-PACE models, citing potential risks that could jeopardise vehicle safety and performance,… Read more »

Words: Jacques Malherbe / GroundUp Fuel prices have skyrocketed this week, with petrol hitting a four-year high and diesel breaking all previous records. This is likely to impact the price of many staple foods, including bread, in the coming weeks and months. The fuel price hikes will substantially increase production… Read more »

Cycling journey from Norway to Cape Town is garnering attention as artist and backpack cyclist Annabelle Golden pedals through Congo on her way south, sharing each stage with a growing online audience, reports Cape {town} Etc. Golden, known as @grainonthego, has turned her Africa crossing into a slow-travel story that… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 4 April 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mild with variable cloudiness, with a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. Expect a passing morning shower before conditions settle into partly cloudy skies. The UV index… Read more »

Infrastructure South Africa’s role in unlocking a R17 billion investment has given momentum to South Africa’s push for private sector projects, with the pledge linked to a large bioethanol facility, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to a government statement published on 2 April 2026, the investment was announced at the… Read more »

Undocumented Zimbabwean nationals were stopped en route to Cape Town on the N1 near Bloemfontein after a bus carrying 32 passengers was intercepted at a Free State roadblock, SABC News reported. EASTER TRAVEL | A bus carrying 32 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals was stopped at a roadblock on the N1 near… Read more »

Formal protection recognises one of Cape Town’s layered coastal landmarks. The City of Cape Town has officially secured the Battle of Muizenberg site as a Provincial Heritage Site following Heritage Western Cape’s gazette on 27 March 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. The listing protects archaeological remains, cultural landscapes, natural features,… Read more »

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 »