Cape Town Etc News Updates

For the first time in years, South Africans have reached a milestone many once thought impossible: a full year without load shedding. Eskom confirmed this week that the country has now gone 365 consecutive days without scheduled power cut, the first such stretch since 2018, a marker that signals more… Read more »

A fishing trip off the West Coast ended in tragedy this week after a 63-year-old fisherman from Hout Bay died following a medical emergency onboard a vessel near St Helena Bay, Cape {town} Etc reports. The incident unfolded on Friday morning when the National Sea Rescue Institute was alerted to… Read more »

A weekend outing to the beach turned into a frantic rescue operation at Monwabisi Beach after five teenagers were swept into rough surf, leaving one still missing as search efforts continue, Cape {town} Etc reports. Emergency crews were called out shortly after 11am on Saturday after reports came in of… Read more »

Guardrisk North vs South has once again delivered exactly what Cape Town sport lovers hoped for: fierce competition, packed crowds and one of the best backdrops in the country, Cape {town} Etc reports. With the final matches set for today, the fourth edition of South Africa’s flagship team padel event… Read more »

As more South Africans look beyond the country’s borders for financial security and lifestyle flexibility, Mauritius is fast cementing itself as one of the continent’s hottest offshore property destinations. Fresh figures highlighted by BusinessTech indicates buyers from South Africa snapped up more than R101 million worth of apartments in just… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 17 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a blend of sunshine and clouds, with a high of 20°C and a low of 15°C. The UV index will reach a moderate level of 3. Expect 84% cloud… Read more »

Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine In a time when environmental headlines can often feel overwhelming, this past week delivered several reminders that conservation efforts are still making a measurable difference. While many species remain under threat from habitat loss, climate change and human activity, scientists and conservationists continue to prove that… Read more »

A major commercial development is taking shape in Cape Town’s northern suburbs, with plans confirmed for a R585 million office precinct that aims to shift how businesses operate between the city centre and the fast-growing Brackenfell corridor. The project, the CapeGate Office Precinct, is being driven by a 50/50 partnership… Read more »

A growing community-led water and sanitation initiative in Khayelitsha is quietly reshaping how residents manage water use, report faults, and improve safety at shared facilities. The initiative, supported through the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate grant funding programme, was recently highlighted during a site visit in Makhaza, where officials observed… Read more »

A British TikTok creator’s quick food stop in Sea Point has sparked a lively debate among Cape Town food lovers after she gave a popular local hotdog a glowing 9/10 rating, and locals immediately weighed in, Cape {town}Etc reports. During her visit to the Mother City, British influencer Issey Moloney,… Read more »