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.
Food safety crisis: UCT students report raw, mouldy meals at campus residences
Students at the University of Cape Town are raising serious concerns about the quality and safety of food served in residence dining halls, with reports of raw meat, ...
Dirco confirms safety of South Africans detained in Gaza aid flotilla
South African detainees in Israel after joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla are reported safe and healthy, with arrangements for their return home underway.
GUILTY! Malema convicted on all firearm charges in 2018 EFF rally case
EFF leader Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm during the party’s fifth birthday rally.
Knysna municipality faces two-week deadline for water and sanitation plan
Knysna municipality has 14 days to submit a clear plan to fix its water and sanitation problems.
Job losses loom as Gayton McKenzie withdraws funding from South Africa's arts sector
South Africa's major arts festivals, vital for the cultural landscape and local economies, are facing an uncertain future as government funding is withdrawn, leaving ...
Gayton McKenzie pulls funding from the Arts which places thousands of jobs at risk
Government funding cuts threaten the survival of South Africa's most beloved arts festivals including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, putting thousands ...