Cape Town Etc News Updates

The City of Cape Town has started the procurement process for the Faure New Water Scheme, a major project aimed at adding another reliable source of drinking water as the city prepares for growing demand and a less predictable rainfall future, Cape {town} Etc reports. The project will be the City’s… Read more »

Friday night brought another chance for South African lottery players to strike it lucky, with a combined R79 million in PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra jackpots up for grabs. The latest draw took place on Friday, 25 September 2026, with the PowerBall jackpot guaranteed at R61 million and PowerBall Xtra estimated… Read more »

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is set for another change at the top, with Siphamandla Mthethwa appointed as the company’s incoming chief executive officer. Mthethwa is expected to take up the position at the beginning of November 2026 and will also serve as an executive director, according to BusinessTech. The… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 26 September 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features mostly cloudy conditions, with a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. Expect a grey day with occasional rain and drizzle settling in later. The UV index… Read more »

Words: Jade Rhode /Bona Magazine After leaving the media space in 2024, Cape Town-based entrepreneur Ashleigh Johnson made an unlikely career pivot: starting a deep-cleaning service, RentaKleen. While her wife, CJ, had her doubts, the former visual merchandiser joined Ashleigh, helping make RentaKleen a sweeping success. From glamour to grime…… Read more »

Cape Town is preparing its beaches for the windy months, with the City’s annual beach sand lowering programme set to get under way from Tuesday, 1 October 2024. The work might look like a simple reshaping of the sand, but there is an important reason behind it. Several of Cape… Read more »

Words: Vincent Lali / GroundUp Eugene Cloete spends his afternoons fixing potholes on Swartklip Road, Khayelitsha, that form constantly because of an overflowing sewage pump station. Every day he leaves his shack at 13:00 to collect stones. He carries them in buckets to the road and then shovels them into… Read more »

Two men have been arrested after the South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit recovered two prohibited firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-driven operation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. The arrests followed separate searches at two properties in Santa Barbra Street on Thursday, 24 September, after Anti-Gang Unit members received information… Read more »

South African households are becoming more cautious about how they spend their money, with takeaways, dining out, entertainment subscriptions and even healthcare facing cuts as the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets. According to a report by BusinessTech, findings from NielsenIQ (NIQ) and TransUnion show that… Read more »

Cape Town is easing into spring with a weekend packed with markets, live entertainment, creative experiences and family-friendly outings. From a spring fair in Rondebosch to a hands-on chocolate-making workshop in Woodstock, there are plenty of ways to make the most of 26 to 27 September. Browse the Cape Town… Read more »