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Four people, including three children and a teacher, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, in the United States, on Thursday, 15 October. The 16-year-old suspected shooter was also killed after an armed community member confronted him inside the school. Two other victims, a seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher, were taken to hospital with... Read more →
RJ Mitte, the actor who became a familiar face to millions of television viewers through his role in Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34, prompting an emotional tribute from his on-screen father, Bryan Cranston. Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, 12 October 2026. His representatives announced his passing in a statement, describing him as a beloved... Read more →
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula to take time off to recover after he collapsed during a media briefing following the party’s Constitutional Court victory over the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Ramaphosa provided an update on Mbalula’s condition while campaigning in Cape Town on Saturday, saying the senior party official was recovering... Read more →
A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been left largely destroyed after a fire tore through the building during a wave of anti-government demonstrations that have spread across France, leaving hundreds arrested and public buildings damaged, Cape {town} Etc reports. The blaze has dealt a serious blow to the city’s architectural heritage, with officials describing the damage... Read more →
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is set to resume his duties on Monday, 19 October, after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension following the withdrawal of criminal charges against him. The Presidency announced the decision on Friday, 16 October, bringing a six-month period away from the top police post to an end. The move comes as South Africa’s police... Read more →
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Epping taxi shooting murders after two taxi owners were shot dead in Cape Town’s Epping area on Friday, 16 October, Cape {town} Etc reports. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said taxi association patrol members were travelling in a sedan along Fisher Avenue when a Toyota Quantum allegedly tried to block... Read more →
A woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged human trafficking case involving a 21-year-old woman who was rescued from a Rondebosch brothel earlier this year, Cape {town} Etc reports. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested on Monday, 12 October, following an investigation by the Hawks teams based in George and Bellville. A warrant of arrest had been issued against her... Read more →
A proposed national shutdown on Monday, 19 October, is being promoted as South Africans face rising fuel costs, with organisers calling on the government to reduce fuel levies and ease pressure on motorists and households. Concerned Citizens of South Africa has taken responsibility for a poster circulating on social media that urges workers to stay home and learners to remain... Read more →
The wait is over, folks! The Galileo Open Air Cinema is back to bring us yet another season of pure, unadulterated movie magic under Cape Town’s starry skies. To kick off Season 15, the much-loved outdoor cinema experience is easing us in with three very different kinds of feel-good viewing. Think sweeping romance with Before Midnight, classic rom-com sparks in How... Read more →
A new rescue boat serving the West Coast carries more than the equipment needed to respond to emergencies at sea. Its name and lettering also honour people whose lives have touched others, turning personal memories into part of an ongoing lifesaving mission. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) officially blessed and named its new Offshore Rescue Craft, Spirit of Shoprite... Read more →
A smash-and-grab incident has been reported at Borcherds Quarry in Cape Town, with motorists urged to remain alert and keep valuables out of sight, Cape {town} Etc reports. A video shared alongside the report allegedly shows suspects scanning the N2 for vulnerable targets shortly before attacking a female motorist on the route on Wednesday evening. The post also highlights concerns about female... Read more →
Nature Connect has been appointed as a facility to issue small grants on behalf of the Table Mountain Fund (TMF). These grants aim to support new grassroots organisations and community groups to enter and participate in the conservation sector and green economy within the Cape Floristic Region. The organisation is now inviting applications for the 2027 funding cycle. Grant Focus... Read more →
Motorists travelling along Okavango Road should prepare for months of roadworks and possible traffic delays as Cape Town begins a major intersection upgrade aimed at easing congestion and improving drainage, Cape {town} Etc reports. The construction is scheduled to start on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the intersection of Okavango Road and Amadeus Drive. If everything goes according to plan,... Read more →
CapeNature has added 44 231 hectares to the Western Cape’s protected areas and recorded its tenth consecutive clean audit, according to its 2025/26 Annual Report, Cape {town} Etc reports. The expansion, driven largely by extending Knersvlakte Nature Reserve and signing 16 biodiversity stewardship agreements with private landowners, exceeded the 5 000-hectare target. CapeNature manages 872 384 hectares across 31 protected... Read more →
Cape Town’s efforts to improve its road network are moving forward in Samora Machel, where rehabilitation work on Oliver Tambo Drive remains on schedule, Cape {town} Etc reports. The project aims to address drainage problems, improve the road surface and make the busy route more reliable for motorists and pedestrians. As of 14 October 2026, the first phase of the work... Read more →
