Cape Town Etc News Updates

In a twist Julius Malema sentence appeal has paused the five-year jail sentence handed down in the firearm case, giving the EFF leader temporary relief after the East London Regional Court ruled on Thursday, 16 April 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. Magistrate Twanet Olivier stood by the conviction, while granting… Read more »

Dereleen James has responded to criticism after a live-streamed Lentegeur raid drew backlash over the exposure of minors, saying her team acted once the problem was flagged and would tighten its approach, reports Cape {town} Etc. The ActionSA MP came under fire after she broadcast the operation, which led to… Read more »

A murder case is under investigation after a shooting at a shopping centre parking lot on Klipfontein Road on Thursday 16 April 2026, reports Cape {town} Etc. Mowbray police probe fatal Klipfontein Road parking lot incident According to SAPS, Mowbray police responded to reports of a shooting at around 1:40pm.… Read more »

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred hummus supplier BM Foods Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd to the National Consumer Tribunal for adjudication after traces of Listeria were found in products supplied to Shoprite Checkers, Cape {town} Etc reports. BM Foods Manufacturers now potentially face a R1 million penalty. The action comes after… Read more »

Nutrific has launched a new workplace breakfast initiative aimed at helping companies start the day better, offering Cape Town offices the opportunity to receive a free desk-delivered breakfast for their teams, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Better Mornings Project invites companies to register for a free breakfast drop, bringing Nutrific’s single-serve… Read more »

The Standard Bank data breach has deepened after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 1.2TB of client data and begun leaking it online, reports Cape {town} Etc. MyBroadband reported that the hacker, using the name ‘ROOTBOY’, said they spent “just over three weeks” inside the bank’s systems before moving… Read more »

A recruitment drive meant to open doors for job seekers in Cape Town was brought to an abrupt halt on Thursday after an overwhelming crowd led to a stampede outside Athlone Stadium. The City of Cape Town’s ‘Day of 1 000 Opportunities’ campaign drew an estimated 25,000 people, far exceeding… Read more »

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has been awarded top honours in the Local Economic Benefit category at the World Travel Market Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026. The award, announced in Cape Town this week, recognises TMACC’s commitment to inclusive economic growth while protecting the iconic Table Mountain. ‘As one… Read more »

A fatal shooting in Mowbray has left a 54-year-old man dead, after he was found inside a vehicle riddled with bullet wounds, Cape {town} Etc reports. Police were called out to a shopping centre along Klipfontein Road on Thursday afternoon, following reports of gunfire at around 13:40. On arrival, officers… Read more »

Visitors heading to V&A Waterfront over the coming months can expect some disruption, but also a welcome break on parking costs. According to Engineering News, a significant infrastructure repair along Dock Road is scheduled to last approximately 33 weeks, beginning in mid-April and ending in late November 2026. Trenching, excavation,… Read more »