Cape Town Etc News Updates

Has Grassy Park become the Cape’s next property hotspot? The Grassy Park property market has stirred conversation online after a viral video showed a three-bedroom home listed at R5 million, reports Cape {town} Etc. In the clip, Cape Town realtor Damian Clarke begs the question, ‘The Cape Town property market… Read more »

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined key rules and deadlines for the 2026 tax season, urging taxpayers to prepare ahead of the filing period. Individual taxpayers must submit returns by 23 October 2026, while provisional taxpayers and trusts have until 22 January 2027. The tax season, which covers the period… Read more »

The South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has found itself in the eye of a storm following a reported privacy breach during its recent birthday sale. The incident raised alarm bells as thousands of eager travellers attempted to nab heavily discounted tickets during the airline’s promotional event. FlySafair has confirmed that… Read more »

A violent shooting in Bonteheuwel left two people dead and another injured on Wednesday evening, sparking a fast-moving police chase through nearby streets as suspects tried to flee the scene. The incident unfolded at the corner of Kiaat and Jakkalsvleilaan streets, where gunfire erupted and quickly drew the attention of… Read more »

For hundreds of women across Cape Town, the City’s Women with Purpose Programme has become more than a short-term work opportunity; it has evolved into a pathway toward leadership, skills development and stronger community support networks. The initiative, run by the City of Cape Town through its Community, Arts and… Read more »

The Garden Route National Park is facing significant disruptions due to relentless rainfall, following a recent Orange Level 8 warning issued by the South African Weather Service, Cape {town} Etc reports. Nature’s Valley Camp in the Tsitsikamma Section has been temporarily closed, with all guests safely evacuated as the camp becomes… Read more »

What started as a struggling Cape Town cookie business bought for just R1 more than a decade ago is now preparing to serve passengers aboard British Airways flights. It comes after the latest breakthrough for the Khayelitsha Cookie Company, which was recently detailed by BusinessTech, revealing that the women-owned business… Read more »

For millions of South Africans, using artificial intelligence in their home language has often meant dealing with inaccurate responses, limited support or tools that simply do not understand local context. Now, a research team from the University of Cape Town is trying to change that with a homegrown AI language… Read more »

Mother’s Day gifting has taken a creative turn this year, with Capetonians invited to step away from the usual flowers-and-chocolates routine and into a more hands-on, sensory experience. This Saturday, 9 May, according to a CapeTownMagazine.com Facebook post, a special collaboration between Musgrave Gin and floral studio uBlom will transform the… Read more »

(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes classrooms around the world, South Africa is being urged to take a balanced approach, one that embraces innovation without sidelining ethics, accessibility or the role of teachers. The conversation around AI in education has intensified globally in recent months, with… Read more »