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ANC calls for no bail for Gungxe suspect
Lilita Gcwabe|Published

ANC calls for no bail for Gungxe suspect

Viral video shows suspected smash-and-grabber clinging to car on Jakes Gerwel Drive

Theolin Tembo|Published

Drivers are urged to report smash-and-grab incidents following a viral video showing a man hanging onto a car along Jakes Gerwel Drive.

Cape Town's R1.1bn upgrade: Smart water meters to enhance billing accuracy and reduce leaks

Staff Reporter|Published

Starting in April, Cape Town residents will see their water meters upgraded to smart technology, enhancing billing accuracy and promoting water conservation amid ...

Watch VideoRusty Dan du Plessis expects ‘massive battle’ as Edinburgh arrive in Cape Town

Leighton Koopman|Published

Midfielder Dan du Plessis is eager to regain his form as the Stormers prepare for a crucial showdown against Edinburgh in the race to the URC playoffs.

Watch VideoBulls face season-defining fortnight: Munster and Glasgow tests await Ackermann’s men

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Bulls enter a critical stretch of the 2026 season as they host a reinforced Munster side at Loftus Versfeld. With URC playoff spots tightening and a Champions ...

Watch VideoLions warned against complacency ahead of Dragons URC clash at Ellis Park

Leighton Koopman|Published

The Lions must avoid the trap that nearly ensnared the Stormers when they host the Dragons in Johannesburg this Saturday. With a URC Top 8 spot on the line, Ivan ...

From global icons to emerging talents: what to expect at CTIJF 2026

Karishma Dipa|Published

Join the excitement as the 23rd Cape Town International Jazz Festival brings together global icons and emerging talents for a weekend of unforgettable performances ...

Watch VideoTapelo Xoki: Orlando Pirates will ‘leave no stone unturned’ in pursuit of Betway Premiership title

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki says they will " give it our all" to win the Premiership title and end their 14-year trophy drought this season.

Watch VideoThe Experience factor: Mamelodi Sundowns hold title edge despite Orlando Pirates' fight

Obakeng Meletse|Published

As Mamelodi Sundowns prepare for a defining run of fixtures, the pressure from Orlando Pirates is mounting.

Cape Town theatre this week explores faith, conflict and the human experience

Bernelee Vollmer|Published

This week’s theatre invites audiences to confront some of life’s toughest questions. Productions explore faith, identity, and the tensions between personal belief ...

Hugo Broos issues Fifa World Cup warning to Bafana Bafana stars ahead of Panama friendlies

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has warned his squad that their places for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are not guaranteed. As South Africa prepare to face Panama in back-to-back ...

Watch VideoEben Etzebeth set for Good Friday return as Sharks ponder two paths to Europe's top table

John Goliath|Published

After a 12-week ban for a moment of madness in Cardiff, the world's premier lock is back. We look at Etzebeth's " mentorship" role on the sidelines and how his return ...

Watch VideoDesiree Ellis names 24-player Banyana Banyana squad for Algeria friendlies

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has unveiled a 24-player squad for April's international friendlies against Algeria. With the Women's Africa Cup of Nations ...

Safety programme launched to tackle gang violence

Murray Swart|Published

The Western Cape Government unveils a transformative safety programme in Mitchells Plain, aiming to tackle gang violence and foster community resilience.

Strandfontein Pavilion set for R300 million upgrade, enhancing community engagement

Saff Reporter|Published

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launches the R300 million redevelopment of the Strandfontein Pavilion, a project set to revitalise one of the city's iconic coastal ...

Concerns rise over learner safety at Edgemead Primary after hit list discovery

Kim Swartz|Published

Disturbing reports of a hit list drawn up by a Grade 6 learner at Edgemead Primary have left parents in distress, igniting serious concerns about the safety of students ...

From Atlantis to academia: Dr Allison Matroos's inspiring PhD journey

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr Allison Matroos, a proud native of Atlantis who defied the odds to earn her PhD in Afrikaans and Dutch, proving that resilience ...

How the Western Cape's R2.897 billion budget will support social services

Murray Swart|Published

With demand for support services rising, the Western Cape's R2.897 billion budget for social development is set to provide crucial assistance to vulnerable communities ...

Lavender Hill community grieves after teenager killed in shooting on Soutpansberg Road

Kim Swartz|Published

In a heartbreaking incident, 16-year-old Zackhary Swart was shot dead in Lavender Hill, leaving his family devastated and pleading with the community not to label ...

Watch VideoBetway Premiership: KZN’s 'Big Three' eye top-half finish as season reaches climax

Obakeng Meletse|Published

KwaZulu-Natal is dominated the top half of the table as AmaZulu, Durban City, and Golden Arrows push for continental qualification and top-eight glory.