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.

DJ Warras murder: Investigators suspect a targeted hit with a 'price on his head'

Staff Reporter|Published

AS TRIBUTES poured in from around the country for DJ Warras, investigators believe there was “a price on his head” when he was gunned down outside the Carlton Centre ...

Community policing results in significant drug busts and arrests in Sea Point

Staff Reporter|Published

Recent community policing efforts in Sea Point have led to multiple drug-related arrests, showcasing the importance of community cooperation in combating crime.

Petition gains traction as AGU officers face serious charges

Kim Swartz|Updated

The State is set to oppose bail for 11 Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder, despite a petition with over 1,000 signatures supporting their release.

I ate at Jan Hendrik’s new Cape Town bistro before it opened — here’s what surprised me most

Debashine Thangevelo|Published

Join me as I recount my experience at the exclusive soft launch of Le Bistro de JAN in Cape Town, where Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen and executive ...

Hanover Park father shot dead while on his skates, leaving two daughters behind

Marsha Dean|Published

Jacques Yman's family is devastated after he was found shot dead in Hanover Park, leaving behind two young daughters as police investigate the circumstances surrounding ...

Sewage crisis in Cape Town raises serious health concerns

Murray Swart|Updated

ActionSA alleges that Cape Town discharges 27 million litres of raw sewage into the ocean daily, raising serious health concerns and prompting scrutiny of the City’s ...

Cape Town family recounts N2 smash-and-grab horror as city plans security wall

Kim Swartz|Published

A mother and her son were victims of a smash-and-grab incident on the N2, highlighting the urgent need for security measures as Cape Town plans a R180 million security ...