Hood loves filming with local crews
South African film director Gavin Hood says he is "completely biased" towards filming locally - "with good reason" - not only are South African crews "phenomenal", ...
Pupil bled after teacher’s alleged assault
Authorities are investigating an incident in which a Cape teacher allegedly beat a pupil over the head with a stick.
‘Cops not helping victims of violence’
Almost 40% of police stations in SA don’t have the required “victim-friendly rooms” stipulated in the Domestic Violence Act.
Hangberg man sues police in civil case
A man Hangberg in Cape Town is suing police after he was beaten, suffocated and dragged out of his home naked.
Guilty cops get slap on the wrist
Warnings and fines are some of the sanctions against cops involved in crimes like attempted murder and rape, an Ipid report found.
High rate of abuse, rape by cops in Cape
The Western Cape has the largest percentage of cases of abuse and the second-highest number of rape incidents by cops.
Child rape is not about sex - therapist
A person who rapes a baby is incredibly damaged and could be the product of a damaged childhood, says Arina Smit.
Residents angered by child rapists
Gugulethu residents were up in arms after two young children were raped a month apart.
Cape restaurant staff, patrons robbed
Four men, at least one armed, entered the Chai-Yo Thai restaurant in Cape Town and pretended to be patrons.
‘Nest egg’ car towed away
A retired Gugulethu teacher is trying to find the men who, in broad daylight, towed away the Mercedes-Benz.
Silver surfer on the runway
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but 55-year-old male model Martin van Geems proved that is not the case when he walked the runway for the first time ...
Make it a day with the dinosaurs
Beware the swish of the T-Rex’s tail as you walk – or run – pass the Days of the Dinosaur exhibition in Cape Town.
Knysna elephants captured on camera
The images were caught on camera traps set up in the area to capture 'elusive leopards' - even more rarely seen.
SA man fights for paternity leave
A Cape Town man is fighting the cause of all fathers of newborns, petitioning for 10 days' paternity leave.
SAPS will be firm with new recruits
General Riah Phiyega says stringent evaluations will be conducted on all recruits to keep crooks out of the SAPS.
No easy cure for rehab costs
The W Cape government is struggling to meet the increasing demand for rehab facilities, despite doubling spending by more than R40m.
‘Fare dodgers’ blamed for train blaze
Commuters panicked and scrambled to exit the coach they were travelling in when an engine overheated and caught fire.
Cop allegedly found with tik in drug den
A Cape Town police constable was found in a drug house allegedly in possession of tik after an anonymous tip-off.
Teens accused of raping friend appear in court
Two of the three teenagers were released into the care of their parents after appearing in court for allegedly raping their friend.
‘We had dinner then they raped me’
Three teens are to appear in court after a woman friend they had dinner with was allegedly raped and held captive for hours.
Tortured toddler released from hospital
The 2-year-old boy whose feet were burnt with boiling water and had a cement brick stamped on his chest has been discharged.
Gooding Jr paints Cape Valentine red
Cuba Gooding Jr was spotted painting Cape Town red on Valentine’s night.
Fresh start to fitness in the new year
January is the key month during which people set health and fitness goals. Rebecca Jackman looks at options.
‘Wine thief’ nearly drowns in the drink
A man’s alleged bid to steal a bottle of wine almost cost him his life after he fled into the sea to escape security guards.
Stars keep low profile in Cape Town
Sightings of the stars of The Giver, being filmed now in Cape Town, have been few and far between.