Cape Town Etc News Updates

A murder investigation is under way after a 35-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Bo-Kaap on Wednesday night, with police searching for those responsible, Cape {town}Etc reports. Emergency services and law enforcement rushed to Voetboog Street shortly after the shooting, where the victim was declared… Read more »

What began as a missing child case in Nyanga has now sparked a wider investigation into the welfare of three children living in the same foster home, Cape {town} Etc reports. An eight-year-old Grade 1 learner was found alive inside a locked classroom at Hlengisa Primary School after spending more than… Read more »

South Africans hoping to strike it lucky can now check whether their ticket is a winner after Wednesday night’s National Lottery draw, Cape {town} Etc reports. Several jackpots were up for grabs, with millions of rand on offer across the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max draws. Before… Read more »

Residents along the Atlantic Seaboard are urged to prepare for significant power disruptions as the City implements essential electricity maintenance, Cape {town} Etc reports. The planned outages will commence at 11pm on Saturday, 22 August 2026, and are expected to last until 6am the following day. Areas significantly affected include Sea… Read more »

Veteran South African entertainers Leon Schuster and Alfred Ntombela are set to receive a special award later this month in recognition of their contribution to the country’s entertainment industry, Cape {town} Etc reports. The announcement was made by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie after he visited the… Read more »

Cape Town residents are being asked to use water sparingly for nearly two weeks as essential maintenance on one of the Western Cape’s most important water supply systems temporarily reduces the amount of water available to the city, Cape {town} Etc reports. From Wednesday, 12 August, until Monday, 24 August… Read more »

From exciting rides and pedal karts to ziplines, jungle gyms and sandpits, the Bugz Playpark offers a wide variety of activities designed to keep young visitors busy. Water-based fun also forms part of the experience, giving children another way to play and explore. For families wanting even more to do,… Read more »

The Springboks will take the field against the All Blacks in a jersey unlike any worn before, with SA Rugby and Nike unveiling a special edition kit designed exclusively for the upcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour, Cape {town} Etc reports. The jersey will make its debut when South Africa hosts… Read more »

With Capetonians feeling the pinch as the cost of living keeps rising, leaving very little left at the end of each month to spend on themselves, it’s good to know that some things in life are still free. Here is a list of things on offer to you in Cape… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Thursday, 6 August 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cool with a damp start, with a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. Expect occasional rain and drizzle during the morning, before skies gradually clear… Read more »