Bonnievale CPF named Community Police Forum of the year

Genevieve Serra|Updated

According to the CPF Board’s Rafique Foflonker, the ceremony marked a historic milestone as the first recognition event of its kind rolled out in the Western Cape. ...

Watch: Rare elephant seal spotted at Palmiet Beach: Public urged to keep distance

Staff Reporter|Published

Beachgoers at Palmiet Beach near Kleinmond were surprised by a rare elephant seal sighting, prompting authorities to issue safety warnings for visitors to maintain ...

Muizenberg beach huts to be relocated but will retain historic charm

Erin Carelse|Published

Muizenberg's historic beachfront huts will be relocated but will maintain their iconic design as part of a beachfront upgrade aimed at enhancing climate resilience ...

City of Cape Town challenges Nersa's proposed 100% increase in Eskom tariffs

Murray Swart|Published

Cape Town warns that consumers may face steep electricity tariff hikes due to a regulatory error by Nersa, despite Eskom's unexpectedly strong financial performance. ...

Beer industry warns of job losses due to potential excise tax hike

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

With the 2026 budget approaching, South Africa's beer industry warns that an above-inflation excise tax increase could threaten jobs and push consumers towards the ...

Court grants restraining order against allegations of corruption involving Unisa tender

Zelda Venter|Published

Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, has obtained a restraining order against allegations of corruption regarding ...

Watch VideoIs it lights out for Miguel Cardoso at Mamelodi Sundowns?

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Miguel Cardoso’s selection choices came under scrutiny after Sundowns’ costly draw with Al Hilal, leaving their CAF Champions League campaign finely balanced and ...

Watch VideoBen Youssef: Kaizer Chiefs aiming for CAF Confederation Cup history with youthful squad

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs beat Zesco United 1-0 in their CAF Confederation Cup opener, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage while gaining experience for their ...

WCED to challenge Labour Court ruling on Wesley Neumann

Genevieve Serra|Published

The Western Cape Education Department is appealing a Labour Court ruling that reinstated former Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann after his dismissal ...

Cape Town community pools to reopen on weekdays after public outcry

Genevieve Serra|Published

Following pressure from civic organisations and residents, the City of Cape Town will reopen community pools on weekdays starting January 28, 2024, as part of a ...

Watch VideoKhalil Ben Youssef hails ‘gritty’ Kaizer Chiefs win over ZESCO United

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Kaizer Chiefs revived their Confederation Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Zesco United, courtesy of Pule Mmodi’s early goal.

Community in shock after mother and son shot dead in Bishop Lavis

Kim Swartz|Published

A mother and her son were tragically shot dead in Valhalla Park, leaving the community in mourning. The police are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns ...

Probe launched into death of eight-year-old at Klapmuts Primary School

Genevieve Serra|Published

The tragic death of an eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School has sparked an investigation, with MEC David Maynier urging the public to refrain from speculation ...

Watch VideoZESCO United 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs: Pule Mmodi fires Amakhosi to vital Confederation Cup win

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Pule Mmodi’s early goal secured Kaizer Chiefs a vital 1-0 win away to Zesco United, keeping their CAF Confederation Cup Group D knockout hopes alive.

Couple rescued after kayak capsizes in Hermanus

Staff Reporter|Published

A couple capsized their kayak and required urgent medical assistance, while two men were rescued from a stranded ski-boat in separate incidents in Hermanus. Discover ...

Close Call: Chapman’s Peak Drive reopened following off-road incident

Murray Swart|Published

Emergency services responded to a vehicle accident on Chapman’s Peak Drive on Sunday, with no fatalities reported. This scenic route has a history of serious incidents, ...

Hawks arrest man for trafficking and rape of 15-year-old girl in Cape Town

Murray Swart|Published

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in the Western Cape for trafficking a 15-year-old girl into a forced marriage, following a Hawks investigation that reveals the ...

SPCA saves pony from dangerous overload in Kensington

Murray Swart|Published

In a dramatic rescue, SPCA inspectors seized a pony in Kensington, found struggling under a load three times its body weight, highlighting the urgent need for animal ...

Life sentences handed down for murder of Cape Town lawyer David Mbazwana

Murray Swart|Published

In a landmark ruling, two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the shocking murder of Cape Town lawyer David Mbazwana.