Cape Town Etc News Updates

Cape Town and the Western Cape have once again solidified their status on the global stage, emerging as Africa’s premier destination for international association meetings, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the recently released International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) GlobeWatch 2025 Business Analytics Report, Cape Town has retained its position… Read more »

PSIRA opens probe as viral clip circulates online. Private security conduct Cape Town is under scrutiny after a viral video shows an armed guard drawing a firearm during a confrontation at a Century City shopping precinct, reports Cape {town} Etc. The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) told CapeTalk it… Read more »

Airline FlySafair is under increased scrutiny as South Africa’s consumer watchdog has referred the company to the National Consumer Tribunal over allegations of systematic flight overbooking, Cape {town} Etc reports. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) initiated an investigation under section 71(2) of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) after… Read more »

Creashay Maart’s story is moving South Africans across the country after social media posts revealed that the 19-year-old has been sent home from hospital following devastating medical news. According to posts shared online, doctors reportedly told the family there is no further treatment available for her condition at this stage,… Read more »

South Africans are no strangers to heated political debates online. But over the weekend, one exchange on X pushed beyond the usual social media noise and dragged one of the country’s biggest pharmacy retailers into a reputational crisis it is still struggling to contain. What began as an argument about… Read more »

A routine labour inspection at a construction site in Cape Town took a dramatic turn this week after several undocumented foreign nationals were arrested while allegedly attempting to hide from authorities. Officials from the Department of Employment and Labour, accompanied by members of the South African Police Service and local… Read more »

Words: Betha Madhomu/African Insider South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate climbed sharply to 4% in April from 3.1% in March, driven largely by steep fuel price increases. This was revealed by Statistics South Africa on Wednesday. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading marks the highest inflation level recorded since… Read more »

Words: Marecia Damons / GroundUp Thousands of unemployed South Africans may be unknowingly submitting Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) claims through an outdated online system that accepts their applications, but in reality, processes nothing. Millions of unemployed South Africans rely on UIF benefits each year. According to its annual report, the… Read more »

From crowded classrooms and overwhelmed workplaces to communities navigating economic pressure and personal loss, mental health support is increasingly becoming part of everyday life in South Africa, and registered counsellors are finding themselves at the centre of that shift. As conversations around burnout, anxiety, trauma and emotional wellbeing become more… Read more »

The highly anticipated Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just around the corner, taking place on 24 May 2026, as it gears up to join the ranks of the esteemed Abbott World Marathon Majors. With thousands of participants expected, the City of Cape Town is preparing for significant disruptions, including extensive… Read more »