Cape Town Etc News Updates

For the first time in more than four decades, heavy machinery is once again reshaping the floor of Zeekoevlei, and residents around the False Bay Nature Reserve are starting to see visible progress. Nearly a year after dredging operations began, work has now shifted from Storm Bay to Home Bay… Read more »

Cold fronts, overflowing rivers and soaked mountain catchments have delivered a dramatic turnaround for Cape Town’s water reserves, with dam levels climbing sharply after an unusually intense rainfall event across parts of the Western Cape. According to the City of Cape Town, the Mother City`s water outlook shifted dramatically this… Read more »

Young musicians take centre stage as Artscape’s long-running jazz mentorship programme returns this June For more than two decades, the annual Youth Jazz Series at Artscape Theatre Centre has quietly become one of Cape Town’s most important launchpads for young jazz talent. Now entering its 23rd year, the programme returns… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 23 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. Expect overcast conditions for much of the day with limited sunshine. The UV… Read more »

City programme aims to teach learners how to navigate South Africa’s changing energy future As South Africans continue to battle load shedding’s long-term effects, rising electricity costs and growing climate concerns, the City of Cape Town is turning to young people to help shape a smarter energy future. Schools across… Read more »

Young eco-champions are being called on to turn ideas into action this Biodiversity Month From protecting endangered plants to tackling pollution in local communities, young people across the Western Cape are once again being invited to put their environmental ideas to the test as the Big Biodiversity Challenge officially returns… Read more »

If you’re looking for one of the most unique Western Cape events in 2026, mark your calendar for Rock N Rugby 2026 at the Karoo Art Hotel in Barrydale. Taking place on Friday 3 July and Saturday 4 July 2026, this two-day festival blends Springbok rugby legends, Stormers icons, live… Read more »

Residents in the quiet northern suburb of Monte Vista have been urged to strengthen their home security following a troubling wave of break-ins that unfolded in a single day, raising concerns about a possible organised criminal group targeting the area, Cape {town} Etc reports. As reported by TygerBurger, local safety… Read more »

The Cape Independence Advocacy Group has rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to help Afrikaners resettle in the United States as refugees, saying they want to remain in South Africa and pursue self-governance in the Western Cape instead. In an open letter, the group thanked Trump for supporting victims of… Read more »

At a time when South Africans are growing used to headlines about companies shutting down, retrenching staff or disappearing from shopping centres altogether, one Cape Town business is quietly marking a milestone few independent retailers ever reach. Photography and printing company ORMS is celebrating 30 years in business in 2026… Read more »