Cape Town Etc News Updates

An alleged Nigerian man has died following a police operation at Parksig Villas in Bellville, Cape Town, prompting the Nigerian community to demand answers from law enforcement, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) named the deceased as Chika Ibe, who hailed from Lokpaukwu in Abia… Read more »

South Africans hoping for lower borrowing costs will have to wait a little longer. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Thursday that it will keep the repo rate unchanged at 7%, meaning the country’s prime lending rate remains at 10.5%. The decision surprised some economists, particularly after inflation… Read more »

Just weeks before South Africa’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams are due to compete on the biggest stage in international hockey, government has stepped in with a financial lifeline, Cape {town} Etc reports. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has approved R3 million in funding to ensure… Read more »

Young people looking to kick-start their careers will have the chance to connect with employers, industry leaders and career support services when the Youth in Action Expo takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) next month. The free two-day event will be held on 5 and 6… Read more »

As fighting between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, lawmakers in Washington have once again moved to challenge President Donald Trump’s military authority. The US House of Representatives has approved a second war powers resolution directing the president to withdraw American military forces from the conflict. The vote… Read more »

Between the mountain and the sea, Cape Town and its surrounds have been quietly collecting the unexpected, a submarine in Simon’s Town, a room that still smells of anaesthetic in Observatory, perfume bottles from Roman Egypt in Franschhoek. Most people drive right past. Here’s what they’re missing. Cape {town} Etc… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Friday, 24 July 2026. Today’s weather in Cape Town will be cool and mostly sunny, with a high of 17°C and a low of 10°C. Expect plenty of sunshine throughout the day, making for pleasant winter conditions. The… Read more »

South African debating is celebrating another international success after King Edward VII School (KES) Class of 2025 alumnus Cameron Gaddin was named Best African Debater at the World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC). King Edward VII School congratulated Gaddin on the achievement, describing it as a proud moment for the school,… Read more »

Words: Kimberly Mutandiro and GroundUp Staff The future of hundreds of Ethiopian traders whose businesses were closed down last week at the Marble Towers precinct in central Johannesburg will depend on the owner of the property, the City of Johannesburg says. The traders sold Chinese fast fashion, shoes, braids, wigs, cosmetics, food… Read more »

A frightened kitten that led rescuers on a four-hour chase through a Ravensmead storm drain ended her ordeal in the most heartwarming way possible – by refusing to let go of the inspector who finally brought her to safety. A winter journey no one expected What started as an ordinary… Read more »