Viral video sparks outrage: Security officers suspended after assault

Kim Swartz|Published

What led to the shocking assault captured on video? Security officers in Plattekloof face suspension amid public outcry.

Deadly gunfire erupts at Hazeldene taxi rank

Murray Swart|Published

A brutal shooting at the Hazeldene taxi rank has left two men dead and five others, including three children, injured. Police are investigating and urging the public ...

Malmesbury court sentences rapists to six life terms for brutal attack

Staff Reporter|Published

Two rapists sentenced to six life terms by Malmesbury court, highlighting the victim's trauma and the prosecutor's call for accountability.

Cyclist dies after Victoria Road crash, raising concerns for cyclist safety

Murray Swart|Published

A tragic incident on Victoria Road has claimed the life of cyclist Landon la Grange, igniting urgent calls for enhanced safety measures for cyclists on Cape Town’s ...

SPCA inspector seeks public help in disturbing dog cruelty case in Philippi

Robin - Lee Francke|Published

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is urgently appealing to the public for assistance following a shocking case of dog cruelty in Philippi. The organisation seeks information ...

Diesel price crisis: May could see R10 increase for diesel as tensions rise

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africans are bracing for another wave of fuel price hikes in May, with diesel prices expected to soar by R10 if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate further. ...

Cape Town CBD mobile toilets reach over one million users

Staff Reporter|Published

Since its launch in 2022, Cape Town's public toilet project has served over one million users, addressing a critical need for sanitation in the city centre and providing ...

Mitchells Plain murder suspects busted in Worcester

Staff Reporter|Published

Three suspects wanted for murder and unlicensed firearms possession have been arrested in Worcester, following a police operation that continues to target serious ...

Elderly man arrested for illegal firearm possession in Brown's Farm

Staff Reporter|Published

Police in Brown's Farm apprehended a 64-year-old man during an intelligence-driven operation, seizing a 9mm pistol, ammunition, and firearm magazines.

Antalyaspor crowned champions in a nail-biting finish at the Bayhill Premier Cup

Staff Reporter|Published

Antalyaspor JPM Cape Town triumphs in a thrilling finish to the 37th Bayhill Premier Cup, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns FC 1-0 in front of an enthusiastic crowd at ...

ANC will protect South African sovereignty despite US challenges -Mbalula

Manyane Manyane|Published

In a bold statement, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula asserts the party's commitment to South African sovereignty amidst increasing US pressure, signalling a ...

High-risk rescues surge along Western Cape waters over Easter weekend

Murray Swart|Published

A dramatic surge in maritime emergencies unfolded along the Western Cape coastline this Easter weekend, as rescue crews responded to a near-drowning at Clifton 2nd ...

How new regulations in South Africa aim to assist pregnant learners

Thami Magubane|Published

The Department of Basic Education has proposed new draft regulations aimed at supporting pregnant learners in South African schools, ensuring their right to education ...

Community divided over SANDF's Cape Flats deployment as violence persists

Theolin Tembo|Published

While the community welcomes the SANDF's deployment on the Cape Flats, concerns linger about its effectiveness in curbing violence and gang activity.

European tourists boost Cape Town's visitor numbers

Murray Swart|Published

With nearly three-quarters of overseas tourists to South Africa coming from Europe, Cape Town faces a looming risk of over-dependence. What does this mean for the ...

Bonteheuwel's smash-and-grab menace

Theolin Tembo|Updated

Bonteheuwel ward councillor Angus McKenzie confronts ActionSA’s Dereleen James over her remarks questioning the normalisation of smash-and-grab crimes.

The axis of evil: A critique of US foreign policy and its consequences

Dugan Brown|Published

What if the Axis of Evil was not a description of enemies but a reflection of our own actions?

The dual control of Africa's cultural heritage

Theophilus Khumomotse|Published

Explore how European private institutions continue to control Africa's cultural heritage, examining the complexities of possession, retention, and the strategic ...

Family in Pelican Park seeks help in finding missing grandmother

Kim Swartz|Published

A Pelican Park family is desperately searching for 73-year-old Maureen Peskin, who went missing after a visit to a cousin's house