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1 week ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on the water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly. Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements.
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1 week ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
Tonight’s massive Lotto jackpot is estimated to be a life-changing R58 million. And at a cost of R5 per Lotto ticket, why not? You could end up winning the jackpot; in fact, your numbers are looking lucky. The odds of winning the jackpot are astronomical; according to research dating back to 2015, the odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 20,358,520, and since then, the odds have worsened. So why do millions of people continue to play week after week with the highest level of certainty of winning?
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1 week ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
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2 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
Cape {town} Etc wishes to clarify aspects of our article titled ‘Engineering challenges stall Green Point apartment project,’ published on 18 May 2025. It has been brought to our attention that certain aspects of the article may have conveyed incorrect or unverified information regarding the status and technical feasibility of the proposed development at the site currently occupied by Spar and Ultra Liquors on Main Road, Green Point.
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3 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
The man accused of raping a 9-year-old girl from Hanover Park appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 May. He faces charges of abduction, human trafficking, rape and sexual assault. The young girl was reported missing on Tuesday and was later foundat the residence of a 51-year-old man, a convicted rapistwho had recently been released on parole.
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3 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is strongly advised. The community of Dysselsdorp near Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape have been left reeling following the discovery of a newborn baby’s charred remains in an open field near Aster Street in Dysselsdorp on Thursday, 15 May at about 4:40pm. Police have confirmed that the infant’s body was found inside a black plastic bag, partially burned.
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3 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
Ageing is a natural process, but the way we age, especially how our skin looks and feels, can be significantly influenced by what we eat. Whether you’re in your 30s or well into your 50s, it’s never too late to make skin-friendly choices at the dinner table. Scientific studies show that antioxidant-rich and nutrient-dense foods can reduce visible signs of ageing, improve skin texture, and even protect against environmental damage like UV rays.
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3 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
Over the last few days, #SliceOfGasant columnist Gasant Abarder has been extra windgat after discovering that he is an expert on all things gham – the language and behaviour of the awesome folks of the Cape Flats. Here he presents an introduction to all those who don’t know the lekkerness of gham and probably never will!Last week, someone close to me sent me a peculiar screengrab of a ChatGPT response to a prompt.
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3 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
The recent wildfires that spread across the Tokai, Silvermine and Kalk Bay mountains were one of the most devastating Cape Town has seen in recent years, torching over 3 000 hectares of fynbos, killing and displacing countless animals and forcing the evacuation of nearly 200 homes. Although the blaze has since been contained, the aftermath remains starkly visible.
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3 weeks ago | 
capetownetc.com | Adrienne Bredeveldt
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, Monday, 12 May. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 19°C with an evening low of 11°C. The UV index is forecasted to reach a level of 4. 42% cloud cover with a 3% probability of precipitation is expected. A northwest wind travels through the Cape at a speed of 13kph, with gusts reaching speeds of 30kph. You can catch the sunrise at 7:29am and the sunset at 5:56pm. Have a wonderful Monday.
