Cape Town Etc News Updates

Words: Marecia Damons / GroundUp When Jade Lewis went to collect his methadone at a TB HIV Care drop-off in Cape Town, he expected to leave with the medication helping him rebuild his life. Instead, he was told to come back another day. Lewis, 44, has been battling heroin addiction since 2005.… Read more »

The Department of Social Development (DSD) has defended its ongoing reform efforts while calling for responsible reporting amid mounting scrutiny over allegations involving Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe. In a statement issued in Pretoria on 29 April 2026, the department acknowledged increased media attention on its administrative and personnel matters, describing… Read more »

A pair of low-turnout by-elections in the Western Cape has delivered a high-impact political message: voters are willing to shift their loyalties, and smaller parties are ready to capitalise, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Patriotic Alliance (PA) emerged as the biggest winner in Wednesday’s ward races, flipping a seat from the… Read more »

Cape Town’s film scene is getting another boost, and this time, the spotlight is firmly on local storytellers ready to bring the Mother City to life on screen. The City has officially opened applications for its latest film fund, inviting filmmakers to submit projects for support ahead of a 31… Read more »

The Artscape, a theatre once reserved for a privileged few, is opening its doors wider than ever as Artscape marks 55 years of performance, transformation and cultural exchange. The Artscape Theatre Centre will celebrate the milestone on 19 May 2026 under the theme ‘A Place for All‘, reflecting a journey… Read more »

One of South Africa’s largest financial services firms, Alexforbes, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident after its CEO’s email account was compromised and used to send phishing messages, Cape {town} Etc reports. The breach reportedly occurred on Tuesday, when attackers gained access to CEO Dawie de Villiers’ work email account. According to… Read more »

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has advised that various parts of the Mother City will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure, Cape {town} Etc reports. The following areas will be affected: Maintenance work: pipe and valve… Read more »

On Friday, 8 May, bring your whole family, including your beloved fur-baby, to a special dog-friendly screening of Homeward Bound at The Galileo Open Air Cinema. This delightful film offers the perfect chance to bond with your pooch while enjoying a fantastic cinematic experience under the stars. So book your… Read more »

There is no single version of a South African mom. There’s the one who irons everything, including the tea towels. The one who hikes Table Mountain before the rest of the house is awake. The one who cries at every school concert and doesn’t care who sees. They’re all different,… Read more »

Words: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp The fixed charges for water, sanitation, and cleaning imposed on residents by the City of Cape Town from July last year were on Thursday declared invalid and unlawful by the Western Cape High Court. The verdict was read out by Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana and Judge… Read more »