Cape Town Etc News Updates

On 10 May 2026, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW), in collaboration with leading healthcare institutions such as Tygerberg Hospital, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, and Groote Schuur Hospital, is shining a spotlight on lupus, Cape {town} Etc reports. This year’s global theme, ‘Steps for Change,’ accentuates… Read more »

In a pivotal move towards the reformation of South Africa’s local government framework, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially gazetted the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government, inviting public comment, Cape {town} Etc reports. This significant step follows an extensive consultation period… Read more »

As the curtain closes on Showmax, many South Africans are discovering that some of their favourite binge-worthy series and films have quietly found a new home on Netflix. Following the streaming platform’s shutdown in April 2026, viewers have been scrambling to track down beloved local dramas, international hits and cult… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Sunday, 10 May 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features chilly weather, overcast skies and outbreaks of rain in the morning followed by a little rain in the afternoon, with a high of 14°C and a low of 11°C.… Read more »

Cape Town’s famous polar research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, has been forced to delay its annual journey to Marion Island after international fuel supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East created a shortage of specialised diesel needed for the voyage, reports Cape {town} Etc. The ship was expected… Read more »

Thousands of Cape Town commuters found themselves travelling to work without paying a cent after a technical fault knocked out Golden Arrow Bus Services’ fare collection system on the morning of Friday, 8 May, reports Cape {town} Etc. This technical error caused confusion at major transport hubs across the city, with… Read more »

The Presidency has formally acknowledged the Constitutional Court’s ruling in the case brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) against the Speaker of the National Assembly, which challenged Parliament’s handling of Section 89 proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. In a statement issued on Friday, 8 May, the Presidency said: ‘President Cyril… Read more »

Getting a learner’s licence in South Africa has become far tougher than it was just a few years ago. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has revealed that the national learner driver’s licence pass rate has fallen sharply from 68% to just 40% since the rollout of a computerised learner… Read more »

Words: Vincent Lali / GroundUp Inclement weather had been delaying the relocation of dozens of families from Vosho informal settlement in Khayelitsha to serviced sites in Enkanini, says the City of Cape Town. Earlier this week, the left behind residents protested, blocking the busy Mew Way drive to demand they… Read more »

From May 15 to May 17, 2026, the Franschhoek Literary Festival will take place in one of South Africa’s most stunning literary settings, offering audiences a weekend full of ideas, storytelling, and captivating interactions. Set in the heart of the Cape winelands, the annual festival promises a packed weekend of… Read more »