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- Irma Stern’s Malay Woman sells for R5m at auction
Irma Stern’s 1936 portrait ‘Malay Woman’ has sold for R5 032 500 at a virtual auction hosted by Strauss & Co this week. Estimated at between R3 and R5 million, the painting was the standout lot at the Modern and Contemporary Art live auction. The work depicts an unknown Malay woman,… Read more » - South African duo triumph at international architecture competition
Two Nelson Mandela University architecture students have brought home top honours after winning the prestigious 2026 Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest in Belgrade, Serbia, reports Cape {town} Etc. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the price! From unforgettable adventures to hidden gems and mouthwatering restaurants, these… Read more » - R1bn Cape Town tower reaches major construction milestone
Cape Town’s skyline is beginning to change once again as construction advances on The Paradigm, a R1 billion residential development that has now moved beyond its underground works and into the next stage of building. The latest progress marks a significant step for the project at 100 Buitengracht Street, where… Read more » - Takealot reports first annual profit as revenue tops R17 billion
Takealot has reached a landmark moment in its nearly 15-year journey, reporting its first annual operating profit as the country’s largest online retailer continues to expand its footprint in an increasingly competitive e-commerce market. The milestone forms part of Naspers’ latest financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026.… Read more » - Cape Town energy report maps city’s energy future
Cape Town’s journey towards a more reliable and sustainable energy future is taking shape, but new data shows there is still plenty of work ahead. As posted by the City of Cape Town, the newly released State of Energy and Carbon (SOEC) 2025 report examines how the city’s energy landscape… Read more » - Three favourites and a single R10 million question: The 2026 Durban July
The 130th Durban July couldn’t possibly be more special than it already is, with a record-breaking R10 million prize pool and the fashionable Country Allure theme. Or perhaps it could? Because this year, the race feels more open than usual. The three co-favourites, See It Again, Eight on Eighteen, and… Read more » - Cape Town secures R40bn City of Hope budget while addressing living costs
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has unveiled an ambitious R40 billion investment in basic infrastructure over the next three years, as part of the newly adopted City of Hope Budget 2026/27, Cape {town} Etc reports. During the budget announcement on 29 June, Hill-Lewis reiterated the city’s dedication to its residents. This… Read more » - Skateboarding star Jason Vanporppal claims R25k stolen in alleged scam
American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal, who recently made headlines for completing a remarkable 5 900km journey from Uganda to Cape Town on a skateboard, has found himself embroiled in an unfortunate scandal. The funds he raised to build Uganda’s first public skatepark are now at the centre of an alleged theft… Read more » - Premier Winde urges calm and order as protests loom nationwide
The Premier Alan Winde of the Western Cape has called for citizens to embrace peace and lawfulness during demonstrations in a crucial statement ahead of anticipated national protests, Cape {town} Etc reports. Addressing concerns about escalating tensions, Winde emphasised the importance of upholding dignity and kindness in all actions, reminding every… Read more » - City library career expos attract record numbers of young people
Thousands of young people are turning to City of Cape Town libraries for career guidance, with attendance at this year’s career expos reaching its highest level yet, Cape {town} Etc reports. As posted by the City of Cape Town, a total of 6 355 learners attended career expos hosted at City… Read more »
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