Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town’s theatre scene is preparing for a dose of comic chaos this winter as a brand-new staging of The Pirates of Penzance heads to the Artscape stage in July, Cape {town} Etc reports. Packed with swashbuckling pirates, bumbling policemen, romance and rapid-fire humour, the classic Gilbert and Sullivan production is… Read more »

Cape Town’s water outlook has received a significant boost after an extraordinary spell of rain pushed dam levels up by nearly 20% in just seven days, offering much-needed relief following months of concern over declining reserves. The latest figures show the city’s dams are now sitting at 70.8% capacity, a… Read more »

Ready to celebrate like a champion? SA Rugby Magazine is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to walk away with R100 000! Register now, and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw happening at the end of June 2026. Simply click this link and fill in the form on SA… Read more »

South Africa’s student funding system has once again found itself under the spotlight after Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela defended his decision to dissolve the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board, insisting the move was necessary to ensure compliance with the law. The decision has sparked intense debate, with… Read more »

The scoreline may not have been what South African supporters wanted, but Friday night’s international friendly was never only about the result, Cape {town} Etc reports. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now just days away, Bafana Bafana took to the field in Soweto for one final home send-off before… Read more »

Woolworths has moved to reassure customers and staff after two separate incidents involving explosive devices targeted its stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein this week, Cape {town} Etc reports. The retailer confirmed that improvised explosive devices were detonated during the early hours of Thursday and Friday morning while both stores were… Read more »

Residents along the Overberg coastline were treated to an unusual wildlife encounter this week after a rare Southern Fulmar,  a seabird more commonly associated with the icy waters around Antarctica, was rescued in Sandbaai near Hermanus. The bird was discovered on Thursday evening after concerned resident and retired CapeNature area… Read more »

For years, simply moving from one room to another came with exhaustion for Strand resident Tashinga Skepa, Cape {town} Etc reports. Every step demanded effort. Every outing required planning. Even with prosthetic legs, walking meant leaning heavily on crutches and relying on support from others after a devastating car crash changed… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 30 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be pleasant with Sunny spells and clouds, with a high of 19°C and a low of 10°C. Expect bright and mild conditions throughout the day. The UV index will… Read more »

The landscape of higher education in South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation with the announcement that Akademia has acquired a sprawling 105 hectares of land in the picturesque Boschenmeer area of Paarl, Cape {town} Etc reports. The development is poised to create a vibrant Afrikaans university campus, affirming… Read more »