Cape Town Etc News Updates

Seventeen years and nearly 30 singles into her career, Juliet Harding still remembers the moment she almost didn’t become a musician at all, Cape {town} Etc reports. Before GoodLuck existed, before the SAMA win, before the Pharrell Williams world tour, Harding was an advertising student, fresh out of a copywriting… Read more »

Lionel Messi has finally called time on his Argentina career, Cape {town} Etc reports. At 39, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year chapter with the national team to an emotional close. Messi leaves the international stage as Argentina’s all-time leading… Read more »

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis has been found guilty of the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the hip-hop icon was fatally shot in Las Vegas, Cape {town} Etc reports. Jury reaches verdict after less than three hours A Clark County jury convicted the 63-year-old Davis on a… Read more »

Western Cape weather is expected to turn colder, wetter and windier from Thursday, 3 September, as a cut-off low develops over the western interior, Cape {town} Etc reports. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said the system will affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Thursday into… Read more »

Air France will restore its seasonal direct flights between Cape Town and Paris from 22 September 2026, giving travellers a direct link to the French capital during the 2026/27 summer season, Cape {town} Etc reports. Flights will increase during peak travel season According to a statement released, the service will… Read more »

Did you buy a Daily Lotto ticket ? The numbers are out, so it’s time to check your ticket. The Monday evening draw came with an estimated jackpot of R420 000, giving players another chance to match all five numbers and take home the top prize. Check the winning numbers… Read more »

Jockey is marking 150 years since its beginnings in the United States, with the global underwear and apparel brand highlighting a milestone that has a particularly strong South African connection, 75 years of local presence. The anniversary in 2026 traces the brand’s history back to 1876, when it began with… Read more »

If you’ve ever bitten into a burger so juicy it practically melts in your mouth, chances are Wagyu beef had something to do with it. Famous for its rich marbling and buttery flavour, Wagyu has become the gold standard for burger lovers looking to elevate their next cheat meal. Fortunately,… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C. Despite the cloud cover, the day will feel relatively mild, with a RealFeel temperature of… Read more »

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 »