Cape Town Etc News Updates

Residents living along Middle Avenue in Schaapkraal could soon experience better water pressure, with a R1.8 million infrastructure upgrade bringing new water pipes and additional network improvements to the area, Cape {town} Etc reports. Reportedly, the City of Cape Town is replacing and expanding sections of the local water network as… Read more »

Cape Town singer-songwriter Jimmy Nevis is bringing his music back to the stage with a theatrical twist when Roses & Thorns returns for a one-night performance at The Baxter Theatre in November, Cape {town} Etc reports. Following its debut in July, the production has been reimagined for the Baxter stage, combining… Read more »

British Airways is increasing the number of flights between London and Cape Town, giving travellers more options when planning trips between the United Kingdom and South Africa. According to travelnews,africa, from 28 March 2027, the airline will increase its weekly services between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport… Read more »

Words: Jo-Anne Smetherham, Boitumelo Masipa and Ntombizodidi Mapapu / GroundUp Universal access to electricity may be the most powerful tool for tackling poverty and inequality in South Africa, Dr Tracy Ledger and Mahlatse Rampedi of the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI) argue in their 2022 book, ‘Hungry for Electricity’. ‘It… Read more »

Millions of South Africans had already cast their ballots by mid-morning on Wednesday, 4 November, as the 2026 Local Government Elections got off to a largely smooth start across the country, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) reported that 98% of the country’s 23 696 voting stations… Read more »

Space between breaths, the debut book by Justin P Van Tonder, explores presence, loss and the moments we so often miss.  What if you could be busy living, yet still miss your life? That question sits at the heart of Space between breaths, the debut book by Cape Town-born writer Justin P Van… Read more »

Four emerging South African artists will bring their perspectives on identity, belonging, memory and history to Cape Town this November, as the Nando’s Creative Exchange (NCX) returns with a new exhibition celebrating the next generation of local artistic talent, Cape {town} Etc reports. Titled Tiriparwendo, the exhibition opens at Hub Gallery… Read more »

A 32-year-old suspected gang member has been arrested after opening fire on police officers in Manenberg, Cape Town, during deployments for South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members who were strategically deployed in the area spotted the notorious wanted suspect,… Read more »

South African youngsters Karlo Marais and Misha Meyer have claimed a world championship title after edging out Portugal by just one-tenth of a second in a thrilling finish at the 2026 UIPM World Championships in Madeira, Cape {town} Etc reports. The pair won gold in the Under-11 Mixed Triathle Relay… Read more »

South Africa is considering a new household broadcasting tax and a levy on streaming services to replace the struggling South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television licence system, as the government seeks a sustainable funding model for the public broadcaster. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, working with consultants BMI… Read more »