Cape Town Etc News Updates

South Africa’s drive to modernise its economy is beginning to show tangible signs of progress, with the latest Operation Vulindlela (OV) report painting a picture of steady reform across some of the country’s most critical sectors. Released on Friday, the Quarter 1 2026 report outlines how government is moving forward… Read more »

A horse that authorities say had endured prolonged neglect is finally receiving life-saving care after an urgent rescue operation unfolded on the streets of Delft. What began as a routine day quickly turned into a race against time when volunteers spotted a working cart horse in an alarming condition. Their… Read more »

The Department of Social Development (DSD) has issued a stark warning to South Africans, particularly the youth, about the growing danger of fake online job offers that human trafficking syndicates exploit to lure unsuspecting victims into a web of exploitation and abuse. This alert comes in recognition of World Day… Read more »

Four Southern Suburbs taxi associations in Cape Town have officially reached a peace agreement, bringing with it a sense of hope for commuters who have long endured the violence that has troubled the industry for years, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Vrygrond, Retreat, Westlake, and Steenberg taxi associations have pledged to… Read more »

South African movie lovers have two new reasons to head to the cinema this winter as Ster-Kinekor rolls out exclusive screenings of two locally produced films that celebrate the country’s growing filmmaking talent, Cape {town} Etc reports. At a time when Hollywood blockbusters continue to dominate cinema schedules, the move offers… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Saturday, 1 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features hazy sun and warmth. Temperatures will reach a comfortable 25°C, while the morning starts cool with a low of 10°C. The UV index is expected to peak at a… Read more »

Anglo American says it is still negotiating the sale of De Beers and has not agreed on a final price, with CEO Duncan Wanblad dismissing speculation that the diamond giant could be sold for around $1 billion. ‘We are absolutely still in a competitive process,’ said Wanblad, according to eNCA… Read more »

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams will appear before the Madlanga Commission on 11 August, following weeks of mounting scrutiny over his role in one of South Africa’s most closely watched corruption inquiries, Cape {town} Etc reports. The commission reportedly confirmed on Friday, 31 July, that Adams has been formally… Read more »

Cape Town does not need a big-name festival to feel alive. This weekend we are making plans that romanticise life, feel local and give you a cool story to post before Monday. Here’s a few trendy weekend ideas: Rare plants, big collector energy The CTICC is hosting the Cape Town Plant… Read more »

(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) South Africans are no strangers to building businesses under pressure. From township enterprises to fast-growing tech startups, entrepreneurship has become both an opportunity and, for many, a necessity. Yet despite that resilience, a new international study suggests the country’s business support environment is still making… Read more »