Father-son duo sets world record with home-built drone
A home-built drone from Cape Town has set a new world record by reaching an astonishing speed of 657 km/h, as confirmed by Guinness World Records.
'We will run the country': Trump declares US control over Venezuela after military operation
Following a dramatic military strike in Venezuela, Donald Trump declares that the US will oversee a 'safe and proper' transition for the nation, igniting global ...
Save water, dam it! Capetonians told to scale back non-essential use
With Cape Town’s dams nearly a fifth emptier than last year and the city still using over a billion litres of water a day, officials are urging residents to cut ...
The Street is my stage: A photographer's journey through Cape Town
Cape Town lensman Quaniet Richards is proving that a picture is indeed worth a thousand words as he releases his new coffee table photography book, 'The Street is ...
Cederberg wildfire 80% contained, but thousands of hectares still at risk
A massive wildfire in the Cederberg mountains has scorched over 34,000 hectares, with firefighting efforts ongoing.
NPA deputy director Anton du Plessis steps down
Advocate Anton du Plessis concludes his impactful tenure at the NPA, resigning for personal reasons as the organisation faces new challenges ahead.
Plettenberg deputy mayor faces backlash for firing gun into the air during Kwanokuthula celebrations
Deputy Mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi allegedly fired a handgun into the air during a celebration in Kwanokuthula, prompting an investigation by local police.
Municipal workers face R10,000 extortion in Khayelitsha as sewage crisis deepens
Residents of Khayelitsha are trapped in a sewage crisis as gangsters demand extortion payments from municipal workers, leaving essential repairs unaddressed and ...
Western Cape Government intervenes to secure Knysna's water supply during festive season
With thousands of holidaymakers expected in Knysna this December, the Western Cape Government is taking urgent measures to address the town's water crisis and ensure ...
iAccelerate welcomes 2026 intake of Cape Town pupils
iAccelerate SA is an entrepreneurship programme for high school pupils that focuses on practical, real-world skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and developing ...
Finance MEC adjusts Western Cape budget in response to R1 billion national funding
Faced with a R1.07 billion windfall from the national government, the Western Cape is overhauling its budget to address urgent needs in healthcare, education, and ...
Western Cape challenges national government over controversial gambling bill
The Western Cape has raised concerns over the National Gambling Amendment Bill, arguing that it undermines provincial powers and imposes unnecessary costs on operators. ...
Son cleans blood-stained ground after deputy principal shot at Stellenbosch school
A son was left to clean the blood-stained ground at Kayamandi Primary School after his father, deputy principal Mlamli Matshingana, was shot dead. The incident has ...
Driver hits woman (70) during GBV protest in Observatory
When Maureen Witten, 70, agreed to join her daughter at a women’s shutdown protest in Observatory on Friday, she wanted to stand against gender-based violence. Instead, ...
'They jumped into bed with me': Karoo farmer's explosive claims in au pair rape trial
A Karoo farmer on trial for the rape and human trafficking of six au pairs claimed that the women had willingly had sex with him.
Why SA Navy is collaborating with Cape Town to address fire, water, and baboon challenges
SA Navy formalises a partnership with the City of Cape Town through a new MoA to address operational challenges at Simon's Town Naval Base, including fire control, ...
DA strengthens its position in Garden Route with new mayoral election
In a tense council meeting, the DA's Marais Kruger was elected as the new mayor of the Garden Route District Municipality, promising to prioritise community needs. ...
Winde releases report on 28s gang alleged police infiltration
Angry Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Thursday finally released a report into claims that the notorious 28s gang wormed its way into senior police ranks — a report ...
Investigation launched into helicopter crash that killed chef Mynie Steffens
Mynie Steffens, a beloved chef and TV host, tragically lost her life in a helicopter crash while conducting a pest control flight. Investigators are probing the ...
Beloved DStv chef Mynie Steffens dies in helicopter crash in Eastern Cape
Mynie Steffens, a beloved pilot, author and TV host who loved cooking over fire and sharing it with others, died in a helicopter crash.
Mayor criticises 'unauthorised' curfew imposed on children in Saldanha Bay
Saldanha Bay Mayor André Truter of has voiced his disapproval of a newly imposed 7pm curfew for children, claiming it was enacted without his office' s consent.
Cape Town's new water programme faces delays, risking water supply goals
Cape Town faces potential water restrictions as delays in key projects threaten its ambitious New Water Programme, aimed at producing 300 million litres of new water ...
FATF lifts South Africa from grey list: What it means for the economy
Christmas came early for SA as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) finally removed the country from its grey list.
The hidden dangers of the Western Cape's R402bn gambling industry
The Western Cape has emerged as South Africa' s leading gambling hub, surpassing Gauteng with record wagers and revenues. This article explores the factors behind ...
Cape Town streetlight audit reveals over 1,000 outages
More than 1,000 streetlights along Cape Town’s main roads have gone dark, leaving drivers and pedestrians to navigate in near pitch-black conditions.