Police commissioner reveals how illegal firearms enter the Western Cape

Theolin Tembo|Published

The South African Police Service is intensifying efforts to track firearms belonging to 36,000 deceased residents in the Western Cape, as part of a broader strategy ...

Arrest of 11 Anti-Gang Unit officers raises concerns over due process

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Eleven members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit face serious charges, including murder and kidnapping, following the death of a Manenberg man.

Cape Town shines in Travel and Leisure Asia and U. S. News rankings

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town has been recognised as a premier destination by Travel and Leisure Asia and U. S. News & World Report, earning accolades in multiple categories and highlighting ...

Day of Reconciliation marred by multiple shootings: Taxi driver and teenager among victims

Genevieve Serra|Published

On the Day of Reconciliation, police in Cape Town responded to multiple shooting incidents, including the fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Lavender Hill and another ...

Pregnant woman claims police assault led to her unborn child's death

Kim Swartz|Published

A 23-year-old woman from Seawinds alleges that a brutal police assault resulted in the death of her unborn child. The incident, which occurred during a home search, ...

How gang violence is overwhelming police resources in the Western Cape

Theolin Tembo and Murra Swart|Published

The Western Cape police force is grappling with a staffing crisis and increasing crime rates, as Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile reveals alarming crime statistics ...

Outrage as motorist granted bail after cyclist's tragic death in Camps Bay

Murray Swart|Published

Following the tragic death of cyclist Idries Sheriff, a large group of cyclists protested outside the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court, demanding justice and calling ...

Two taxi drivers shot dead in Southern Suburbs within 24 hours

Genevieve Serra|Published

Two taxi drivers have been shot dead in separate incidents in the Southern Suburbs within 24 hours, prompting police investigations into the motives behind these ...

Gang violence accounts for one in four murders in the Western Cape, police report

Murray Swart|Published

Recent crime statistics reveal that gang initiation and gang-related violence are responsible for over 25% of murders in the Western Cape, underscoring the persistent ...

Safety alert: NCC recalls Domestos cleaning products and Ford Ranger vehicles

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent recall for specific Domestos Lemon and Summer Fresh 750ml cleaning products due to a serious packaging ...

City of Cape Town defends festive lights featuring Christian symbols amid public backlash

Murray Swart|Published

Political leaders and religious communities in Cape Town are demanding accountability from the City over the alleged removal of Christian symbols from the iconic ...

Watch VideoSouth Africa enter AFCON with momentum and expectations

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Bafana Bafana appear to have covered most of their bases as they head into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which gets underway this Sunday in Morocco, with optimism ...

Seven alleged JFK gangsters face court over witness murder plot at Wynberg

Kim Swartz|Published

Seven alleged members of the Junky Funky Kidz gang appeared in court on Wednesday, facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit murder and possession of ...

Western Cape police crackdown on counterfeit trade: R115m worth of goods confiscated

Staff Reporter|Published

During a recent operation in Bellville, the Western Cape Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit confiscated R115 million worth of counterfeit goods, targeting 35 businesses ...

Rising electricity bills burden South African households and businesses, admits Ramokgopa

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa acknowledges that soaring electricity prices are heavily impacting South African households and businesses, responding to concerns ...

SANRAL distances itself from proposed R180 million N2 security wall

Murray Swart|Published

Following a recent deadly incident, SANRAL clarifies its lack of jurisdiction over the proposed R180 million security wall along the N2, while the City of Cape Town ...

Watch VideoBafana's Ndamane ready to make impact at AFCON 2025

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos trusts Khulumani Ndamane to contribute in defence at AFCON, praising his versatility, aerial presence, and readiness to step up when ...

Community mourns as taxi driver Yaseen Kippie is gunned down in Lavender Hill

Kim Swartz|Published

Yaseen Kippie, a beloved taxi driver from Bonteheuwel, was tragically shot and killed in Lavender Hill while on duty, leaving his family and community in mourning. ...

Watch VideoBafana better prepared to embrace AFCON dark-horse tag

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Hugo Broos believes Bafana Bafana’s experience and strong preparation have them ready to handle pressure and challenge for honours at AFCON in Morocco.