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- WC’s urgent appeal for national response to ongoing medicine supply woes
The Western Cape Government has raised its concern over ongoing medicine supply challenges that are jeopardising the health of many residents, Cape {town} Etc reports. The provincial Department of Health and Wellness acknowledges the critical need for reliable access to medications, particularly for those managing chronic conditions who depend on daily… Read more » - A damp and dreary day ahead – Tuesday weather forecast
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town features solid cloud cover with a couple of showers this afternoon, with a high of 18°C and a low of 13°C. Expect a grey day with some wet spells… Read more » - A glowing reindeer, classic VWs and a Cape Town night drive
Cape Town’s streets are set for a festive motoring spectacle as the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club prepares to bring its annual Lights For Life Run back to the city on Saturday, 28 November. The evening convoy will bring together classic Volkswagen Beetles, vintage Kombis, custom beach buggies and other… Read more » - ‘You got my vote’: Hill-Lewis’s Mitchells Plain video gets attention
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says he spent a week living in Mitchells Plain to join local safety operations alongside Metro Police officers and neighbourhood watches, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the work in a video posted to social media. In the video, Hill-Lewis said he had moved into the… Read more » - New Vida summer menu mixes nostalgia with functional hydration drinks
Vida e caffe has refreshed its summer menu, leaning into two trends shaping the food and beverage space: nostalgic flavours and functional drinks built for busy schedules, Cape {town} Etc reports. The standout addition is the Cereal Milk range, which draws on the familiar ritual of drinking the sweet milk left… Read more » - Six-year-old boy dies after Golden Arrow bus collision in Elsies River
A six-year-old boy died after being struck by a Golden Arrow bus in Elsies River, with police investigating a culpable homicide case following the incident on Friday, 16 October. According to Smile FM, The collision occurred on 35th Avenue, after which the child was taken to Tygerberg Hospital, where he… Read more » - GirlCode South Africa: Empowering Girls for Future Tech Careers
From learning the basics of coding to securing a job in software development, GirlCode is showing why investing in girls’ digital education early can open doors that might otherwise remain closed. South Africa’s future technology workforce could be sitting in a primary school classroom today. But for many girls, the… Read more » - 17-year-old arrested for double murder in Athlone
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a double murder following a tracing operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit in Athlone. The suspect was arrested at Vygieskraal informal settlement on Sunday, 18 October, in connection with a fatal shooting reported on Lower Klipfontein Road… Read more » - Mavericks unleashes Cirque Noir this Halloween
This Halloween, Mavericks Revue Bar invites guests into Cirque Noir, a darker, sexier and more twisted take on the circus where temptation is the order of the night and good behaviour does not make the guest list. For six nights only, Mavericks will transform into a mysterious carnival of velvet, smoke,… Read more » - Planning a summer getaway? Airlink has more direct flights coming
Airlink is expanding its flight schedule for the 2026 summer travel season, with additional services from Cape Town to Harare and George among the changes planned for December, Cape {town}Etc reports. The regional airline will increase its Cape Town–Harare service to three flights a week and introduce two additional weekend… Read more »
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