Cape Town Etc News Updates

For thousands of South African parents, the start of a new school year often comes with a familiar challenge: finding a place for their children in already full classrooms. As pressure on traditional schools continues to grow, more families are turning to digital learning options, with one institution saying it… Read more »

A Paarl mother died after she was reportedly attacked by several dogs in New Orleans, Paarl East, in the early hours of Sunday, 26 July. In a statement, SAPS told Cape {town} Etc that Paarl East police registered a culpable homicide case after the incident, which occurred at about 04:30am… Read more »

Women’s Month is fast approaching, and one of South Africa’s longest-running communities for women in the creative sector is preparing to host what organisers say will be its largest gathering yet. As announced by The Brave Collective, its eighth flagship event, Fortune Favours the Brave. Own It., will take place… Read more »

Authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who died during a police arrest in Cape Town, with preliminary post-mortem findings and a widely circulated video placing the incident under intense public scrutiny, Cape {town} Etc reports. The death of Ibeh Chika Simon (42) has also drawn… Read more »

Tyla just proved that megastardom hasn’t touched her Joburg-meets-Durban roots. In a clip doing the rounds from her A*Pop livestream, the singer paused mid-performance. Spotting trouble brewing in the crowd, she let out a ‘Heeeeey ha. ah!’ so unmistakably South African that Mzansi collectively lost it. Ever the professional, she followed it… Read more »

South Africa’s defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown has begun in the worst possible fashion after Banyana Banyana slipped to a surprise 2-1 defeat against Tanzania in their opening Group B clash in Casablanca on Monday evening, Cape {town} Etc reports. Coming into the tournament as the… Read more »

Hundreds of unemployed residents turned out for the Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme Open Day in Pacaltsdorp on Friday, 24 July, highlighting growing demand for support that helps jobseekers reach employment opportunities without worrying about transport costs, Cape {town} Etc reports. Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku attended the event, where… Read more »

South African superstar Tyla is bringing her biggest tour yet back to where it all began. Fresh off the release of her long-awaited second studio album, A*POP, the two-time Grammy Award winner has officially confirmed that Cape Town and Johannesburg will host the final African dates of her global A*POP… Read more »

Across Cape Town, a growing number of social lounges are redefining what it means to go out. This is reflected in a growing number of lounges that blend hospitality with community-oriented design. These venues create environments that feel both social and accessible, reinforcing their role as modern gathering spaces. There’s nothing… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 28 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be pleasant and sunny, with a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. Expect abundant sunshine throughout the day, making for crisp but enjoyable winter conditions. The… Read more »