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- Protest causes major traffic closures on N2 and R300
A protest has disrupted traffic across several major routes, with motorists urged to drive with caution as sections of the N2 and R300 are closed, Cape {town} Etc reports. The motive behind the protest has not yet been established, but the closures are already affecting key routes used by motorists… Read more » - South Africa experiences unprecedented 504 days free from load shedding
Eskom has reported that the nation has successfully navigated 504 consecutive days without experiencing load shedding, marking a significant milestone in the power utility’s efforts to enhance reliability and energy security, Cape {town} Etc reports. The last instance of load shedding was noted on 16 May 2025, and Eskom attributes this… Read more » - Mostly sunny with late rain – Monday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Monday, 5 October 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will bring mostly sunny and pleasant conditions, with a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. The UV index will reach a very high level of 8, while… Read more » - Tafelberg housing plans: City and province face court scrutiny
The future of one of Sea Point’s most closely watched public properties is once again under the spotlight, with the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government required to account for their affordable housing plans, Cape {town} Etc reports. Cape Argus reported that the two authorities reached a court-ordered… Read more » - Weight-loss medication costs raise concern in South Africa
South Africans using weight-loss injections may need to reconsider how they access their treatment as authorities take action against the unauthorised compounding of certain medicines. The move has brought renewed attention to the cost of medically supervised weight management, with health management company Obiflex warning that registered alternatives could cost… Read more » - Cape Town chess tournament opens doors for young players
Young chess players from across Cape Town libraries have been recognised for their achievements following the 2026 Chess@Libraries Tournament, an initiative that uses the game to promote learning, confidence and personal development. In the developmental section for first-time and beginner players, Banele Mbatha from Cape Town Central Library took first… Read more » - Community tree planting helps revitalise Chiphillside Park
A community-led tree-planting initiative is helping breathe new life into Chiphillside Park, with residents taking an active role in improving and caring for the public space. The initiative forms part of efforts to revitalise the park following a period of deterioration associated with the misuse of the space. Residents initiated… Read more » - Cape Town residents urged to save water as demand rises
Cape Town residents are being reminded to use water responsibly as efforts continue to protect the city’s long-term water supply. Alderman Badroodien said the City is investing in several measures aimed at strengthening water resilience, including groundwater, water reuse and desalination. The City is also working to clear water-thirsty invasive… Read more » - Cape Town’s new children’s bookstore has a tree inside
Cape Town is about to get a children’s bookstore unlike most others. On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Imagnary House will open the doors to its first bookstore at Kenilworth Station, bringing its much-loved world of children’s stories into a permanent physical space. And there is a rather magical detail waiting… Read more » - Six Cape Town restaurants that just opened and earned their hype
Cape Town’s dining scene never sits still, and the last few months have delivered a proper wave of openings. From a boerie roll counter in the East City to a brand-new local at the top of Kloof Street, here’s where the city is eating right now. 1. Buri brings boerie… Read more »
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