Cape Town Etc News Updates

A Stellenbosch University PhD candidate has developed a job-hunting app. It applies to work on behalf of users while they sleep. Career Agent is a platform built by Thabo Maibi to help job seekers secure employment more efficiently using artificial intelligence. Job search simplified with job-hunting AI According to Daily… Read more »

One of Cape Town’s most iconic dining destinations, The Pot Luck Club, is heading to London for a three-month residency at The Waldorf Hilton, London. From 13 August 2025, the restaurant will take over the hotel’s flagship dining room, Homage, bringing its signature energy and bold, flavour-driven cuisine to the… Read more »

Words: Liezl Human / GroundUp For years, the community of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay has battled continuous sewage spills, turning the local basketball court into a foul-smelling pool of human faeces. Residents GroundUp spoke to say they are worried about the health risks. In Imizamo Yethu, residents can often be found… Read more »

Mandela Day serves as an annual reminder to give back. Observed on 18 July, the day honours the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for justice by encouraging people to dedicate 67 minutes of service to their communities. This year, organisations across South Africa are rolling out campaigns to help… Read more »

Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 18 July. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 16°C in the afternoon and an evening low of 6°C. The UV index is forecasted to reach a moderate level of 3. Expect 41% cloud cover… Read more »

South African citizen Simon Gous, 37, has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Denver, Colorado, reports Cape {town} Etc. Gous’s arrest is part of a broader crackdown on immigration violations and criminal activity in the United States. The official X accounts of ICE in Denver and… Read more »

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the South African Property Owners Association’s (SAPOA) attempt to stop Cape Town’s ‘pro-poor budget’ is to protect its own vested interests, and puts their profits ahead of the people of Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. The statement comes in response to SAPOA’s pending High… Read more »

South Africa’s justice system is set for a major overhaul as two groundbreaking pieces of legislation head to parliament, one aimed at cracking down on international fugitives, the other set to revolutionise divorce laws for thousands of married citizens. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, under Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi,… Read more »

The heart of Cape Town’s legal district just got a sophisticated upgrade. A new dedicated legal workspace, Cape Town Collective Legal Chambers, officially launched in May at Wale Street Chambers, bringing contemporary infrastructure and flexible working solutions to an industry long anchored in tradition. The event, attended by Premier Alan Winde,… Read more »

A beloved South African landmark is set to receive a fresh new look as The Wilderness Hotel prepares to undergo a major facelift, thanks to a new lease agreement with Anew Hotels & Resorts. From 1 October, the iconic property will be officially rebranded as Anew Resort Wilderness, bringing a… Read more »