Lavender Hill's 'Mother Teresa,' pleads for police action against burglaries

Genevieve Serra|Published

Charmaine Josephs, known as the 'Mother Teresa' of Lavender Hill, pleads for police assistance after her home has been repeatedly targeted by a burglar, leaving ...

Brace yourself: Record fuel price hikes loom for South African motorists

Jason Woosey|Published

April brings shocking fuel price hikes for South African motorists, driven by soaring oil prices and a weakening rand.

Suspected gang shootings leave two dead on Cape Flats

Kim Swartz and Marsha Dean|Published

Two men tragically lost their lives in separate suspected gang-related shootings in Tafelsig and Kuils River, as communities in the Cape Flats grapple with escalating ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns v RB Leipzig: Bundesliga side sets South Africa tourdate

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Mamelodi Sundowns host RB Leipzig at Lucas Moripe Stadium on 29 May 2026. Discover details on the " RE KAOFELA" tour and how the Brazilians plan to showcase " shoe ...

Family fights for justice after mother’s nine-hour wait for brain aneurysm treatment at Mitchells Plain Hospital

Genevieve Serra|Published

After a harrowing nine-hour wait for medical attention, the family of a mother with a brain aneurysm is taking legal action against Mitchells Plain District Hospital, ...

Watch VideoEliud Kipchoge to race 2026 Cape Town Marathon in global tour

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge chooses the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to kick off " Eliud’s Running World," a seven-continent tour. Discover why this 2026 race marks ...

Western Cape High Court judge instructed to vacate state residence over housing benefit issue

Murray Swart|Published

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson confirms a Western Cape High Court judge must vacate a state-owned residence due to ineligibility for housing benefits, igniting ...

City of Cape Town issues scam alert over WhatsApp electricity payment demands

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

The City warns of a sophisticated WhatsApp scam threatening disconnection and demanding electricity payments from unsuspecting victims.

Watch VideoSouth Africa gears up for more World Athletics Relays glory in Botswana

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Team SA launches intensive training camp ahead of May 2–3 championships, aiming to defend medals after 2025 Guangzhou success.

Triple gold: Lötter dominates in Jeffreys Bay to defend national titles

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Teen star Callan Lötter dominates the women’s races at Marina Martinique, while Henré Louw and Connor Albertyn share the men’s honours in thrilling marathon swims. ...

Western Cape's education crisis: 227 learners unplaced as 2027 applications open

Genevieve Serra|Published

With the opening of school applications for 2027, the Western Cape Education Department grapples with a backlog of 227 unplaced learners, raising concerns among ...

Watch VideoStop the vitriol — Dobson slams ‘keyboard warriors’ over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Mike Greenaway|Published

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has defended flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against social media criticism following three successive URC defeats, urging ...

Help tackle marine pollution at Mouille Point

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the Two Oceans Aquarium's Trash Bash beach cleanup at Mouille Point on March 14, and make a difference in the fight against marine pollution while enjoying ...

City of Cape Town employee arrested for threatening motorist with firearm

Kim Swartz|Updated

Metro Police in Cape Town apprehended a truck driver for pointing a firearm at a motorist, while another firearm-related incident occurred in Khayelitsha.

Teenagers saved after their boat capsizes near Keurbooms River

Staaf Reporter|Published

Three local teenagers were rescued after their boat capsized near the Keurbooms River mouth, prompting a swift response from the National Sea Rescue Institute. Fortunately, ...

Investigation launched after four cousins die in Delft gas shop blaze

Marsha Dean|Published

Tragedy strikes Delft as four young cousins perish in a devastating fire, leaving the community in mourning and prompting an investigation into the cause.

Caroline Peters nominated for the National Council on gender-based violence and femicide

Genevieve Serra|Published

Activist Caroline Peters, represented by the Women’s Legal Centre, challenges the criminalisation of rape survivors while being nominated for the National Council ...

Cape Town commuters face chaos as taxi strike follows Nyanga taxi rank fire

Murray Swart|Published

Commuters in Cape Town faced significant transport disruptions on Monday morning as taxi operators withdrew services in response to safety concerns following a devastating ...

Three armed robbers arrested in Kraaifontein after dramatic hijacking chase

Genevieve Serra|Published

Three armed robbers were arrested in Kraaifontein after a dramatic chase, while SANParks rangers apprehended two suspects for vehicle tampering at Cape Point.