Paarl, Bellville taxi route closure extended
There has been an ongoing conflict between the Cata and Codeta taxi associations over who has the right to operate the route.
Lack of manpower and space hinder crime prevention at Lingelethu West police station
The lack of resources at Lingelethu West police station is a huge challenge in fighting crime.
Former mayor Dan Plato gives advice to Geordin Hill-Lewis
Plato’s administration faced its fair share of criticism during its time in governance.
People living with disabilities feel more can be done to spread the word about their struggles
With the country celebrating the Disability Awareness month people living with disabilities feel more can be done.
Gugulethu residents urged to be aware of the dangers of colon cancer
Chief operations officer Zuziwe Mjongile-Dumile said they are handing out flyers speaking to locals encouraging them to be aware and learn about colon cancer.
Khayelitsha health-care workers get a booster shot
Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo says this is for health workers who participated in the Sisonke phase three trial
Khayelitsha residents without electricity for almost 10 hours because of cable theft
Load shedding is not the only worry for some Khayelitsha residents, as vandalism also affects them.
Foetus found in a dustbin in Kraaifontein
It was reported that over the past two weeks seven babies have been dumped in Cape Town
Guy Fawkes Day celebrations sees an increase in animals left terrified
Every year during Guy Fawkes Day celebrations animals are left to bear the consequences.
Makhaza residents not entirely happy with the new mobile police station
The community has been waiting for a police station, which was recommended by the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry for about 10 years, and there’s even an identified ...
A small party makes huge strides in local government elections in Cape Town
A small political party from the cape flats has done well in the local government elections despite having budget constraints.
Voters sharing their votes on social media for everyone to see
They argue that there is no point keeping their votes a secret because the same parties will win and no change will come.
Increase in smaller parties contesting local elections
Every election year there are always new political parties that try to give an alternative to the voters.
Rise in cyberbullying due to the pandemic
Cyberbullying more detrimental than traditional bullying as it can occur 24/7 via different channels
IEC staff have payment dispute with the commission
With elections starting tomorrow with special votes some Electoral Commission of SA employees are not happy with how they are going to get paid.
Extortion of staff transport still continuing
MEC for Transport and Public Works Daylin Mitchell condemned the “criminal acts” and called on the leaders of the taxi industry
A risky swim to raise awareness about the dwindling number of Great White Sharks
A Stellenbosch man became the first person to swim to and from Dyer Island in Gansbaai to raise awareness of the diminishing numbers of great White Sharks.
Matrics write Marine Sciences for the first time in final exams
The subject was launched as a pilot in some schools in the Western Cape two years ago.
Family’s ordeal – facing threats, insults and an arson attack
A family in Crossroads is living in fear after someone attempted to burn their house down this week.
Mitchells Plain mass shooting case postponed
The three accused of murder and seven counts of attempted murder appeared in court today.
Pets owners oblivious to dangers of giving pets human medication
There seems to have been an increase in pets being given human medication by their owners.
Premier, community safety MEC welcome police’s swift reaction to deadly shooting
The people injured during a shooting in Mandalay are still being treated for their injuries in hospital.
Low interest rates means now is the best time to buy property
EVEN though a lot of people have lost their jobs or suffered salary cuts, property experts say this is the best time to buy property.
Uncertainty about when the Langa residents will be relocated
Langa residents built shacks on railway tracks after the train service was halted as a result of cable theft and vandalism.
Khayelitsha residents up in arms over spilling sewerage
Minister’s visit raises hope that the problem will be addressed at last