Mental health crisis: Over 300 state patients languish in correctional facilities
Delays in transferring 309 declared state patients from South African prisons to mental health facilities pose a significant human-rights risk, prompting the Correctional Services Committee to demand immediate government action.
New anti-vandalism technology in Cape Town aims to tackle R49 million electricity theft
With rising electricity theft costing Cape Town millions, the City is piloting new anti-vandalism technologies to protect essential services.
South African households struggle as food and electricity prices surge
The latest Cost of Living Report reveals that South African households are facing a relentless financial squeeze, with soaring prices for essential goods and electricity, ...
Panic buying causes petrol shortages in South Africa, warns government
Amid rising fuel prices, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reassures South Africans about stable fuel supplies while urging citizens to refrain from panic buying.
12 Tonnes of KitKat chocolate go missing: Nestlé's sweet heist sparks tracker hunt
Can you help Nestlé locate 12 tonnes of stolen KitKat chocolate? The company has launched a public tracker to recover its missing shipment.
Water restrictions loom for Cape Town as households exceed consumption targets
With Cape Town’s dam levels plummeting to 47,8%, households are urged to take immediate action to reduce water consumption and avert impending restrictions.
How the City’s youth cadet programme combats gang recruitment
Over 80 youth cadets advance in ranks as the City’s programme aims to deter gang recruitment and foster educational success among vulnerable young people.
High Court rejects Basson's bid to stop disciplinary proceedings
Dr Wouter Basson, infamous for leading apartheid's Project Coast, must continue facing disciplinary proceedings after the Gauteng High Court denies his request for ...
Malmesbury Bypass opens new freight corridor for Saldanha and inland markets
The newly opened R693 million Malmesbury Bypass is set to revolutionise freight movement between Saldanha and inland markets, easing congestion and boosting economic ...
Thousands flock to Cape Town's traffic fine roadshow, clearing R16m in fines
Thousands of Cape Town motorists took advantage of a recent traffic fine roadshow in Athlone, settling nearly R16 million in outstanding fines and warrants, showcasing ...
Sukoluhle Linda Dube: Overcoming grief to graduate with a master’s degree
Sukoluhle Linda Dube faced unimaginable grief while representing Stellenbosch University in a football tournament. After learning of her mother’s passing, she chose ...
Cape Town's waste collection services to continue during Easter holidays
Cape Town residents can rest assured that waste collection services will operate as usual over the Easter public holidays, with important reminders to put bins out ...
After eight years, Blue the ragged-tooth shark is back in the ocean
After eight years of dedicated care at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Blue, a female ragged-tooth shark, has made her triumphant return to the ocean, symbolising hope ...
16 Stranded travellers rescued in Meiringspoort flood as Easter travel warnings issued
A dramatic flood rescue in Meiringspoort highlights the urgent need for caution as rapidly changing weather threatens Easter holiday travellers in the Western Cape. ...
City of Cape Town's R6.8bn safety budget faces scrutiny
Cape Town's 2026/27 budget allocates a record R6.8 billion to safety, sparking fierce opposition criticism over its militarised approach. As residents prepare to ...
Cape Flats bloodshed persists despite SANDF deployment
On the first day of the SANDF's deployment, two men were shot dead in Hanover Park, raising concerns about ongoing violence in the Cape Flats community.
Broken promises stall Cape Flats' new provincial hospital project
Cape Flats communities continue to face healthcare access challenges as the rebuild of GF Jooste Hospital remains delayed, raising urgent concerns.
What the Western Cape High Court's ruling means for the Mowbray Muslim Cemetery"
The Western Cape High Court's ruling halts mortuary construction at the historic Mowbray Muslim Cemetery, raising questions about the future of religious burial ...
At 67, Retha Smit proves it's never too late to achieve your PhD
At 67, Dr Retha Smit earns her PhD in psychiatry from Stellenbosch University, showcasing that perseverance and lifelong learning can lead to extraordinary achievements, ...
Ottery bikers bring hope and pickled fish to Cape Flats
This Good Friday, the Ottery Boyz Bikers will bring hope and nourishment to Cape Flats residents through their annual pickled fish run, a cherished Easter tradition ...