Cape2Rio 2025: Sailors embark on an epic 3 300-nautical-mile adventure
Skilled sailors embarked on a challenging 3,300-nautical-mile journey from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro in the 2025 Cape2Rio race, featuring the inspiring Alexforbes ...
Western Cape municipalities manage to contain fires, but SAWS warns of warm to hot temperatures this week
Western Cape municipalities are making progress in containing fires, but residents must remain vigilant as warm temperatures are forecasted for the week ahead.
Proposed salary increases for top officials spark outrage among South Africans
Public office bearers in South Africa may see a 4.1% salary increase for the 2025/2026 financial year, sparking outrage among citizens and experts who argue it is ...
Police commissioner reveals how illegal firearms enter the Western Cape
The South African Police Service is intensifying efforts to track firearms belonging to 36,000 deceased residents in the Western Cape, as part of a broader strategy ...
Arrest of 11 Anti-Gang Unit officers raises concerns over due process
Eleven members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit face serious charges, including murder and kidnapping, following the death of a Manenberg man.
President Ramaphosa's Day of Reconciliation speech counters Trump’s claims
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses misinformation regarding farm murders and highlights South Africa's commitment to reconciliation in his Day of Reconciliation ...
OPINION: Navigating the legal complexities of Cape Town's municipal charges
The Western Cape High Court faces a challenging decision as it weighs the City of Cape Town's municipal service charges against the financial struggles of its residents. ...
City of Cape Town to challenge Cogta if Court rules against fixed tariffs
Legal proceedings intensify as AfriForum and SAPOA challenge the City of Cape Town's fixed tariffs linked to property values, arguing for constitutional validity ...
City of Cape Town defends fixed tariffs in High Court
The Western Cape High Court is currently deliberating on the legality of the City of Cape Town's fixed tariffs, with SAPOA and AfriForum challenging the city's authority ...
Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant set to raise water tariffs significantly
Councillor Zahid Badroodien confirmed that the proposed R5 billion Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant could lead to significant water tariff hikes.
City's R5 billion desalination project raises concerns over rising water tariffs
A recent feasibility study reveals that Cape Town's R5 billion Paarden Eiland desalination plant could dramatically increase water tariffs for residents.
Cash in Woolies bags: MPs grill 'Cat' Matlala on R500,000 payments to Bheki Cele
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala faces intense scrutiny from Parliament as MPs question his substantial cash payments to former Minister Bheki Cele and his alleged connections ...
Mixed views on City of Cape Town's MOA for 'community-led upgrade' of informal settlements
While the City of Cape Town's partnership with Urban Think Tank Empowerment promises a transformative community-led upgrade for informal settlements, concerns linger ...
16 Days of Activism: Western Cape, KZN and Gauteng account for over 60% of all child murders in SA
Statistics from Action Society's latest report, reveal that over 60% of child murders in South Africa occur in just three provinces.
Cape Town and Winelands engulfed in wildfires: Firefighters on high alert
Firefighters in Cape Town and the Winelands are on high alert as they battle a series of blazes, with one firefighter injured and homes evacuated.
MPs label De Haas's testimony as 'unreliable' and based on 'hearsay'
ANC's Xola Nqola expresses disappointment over Dr Mary de Haas' testimony, which contradicted expectations during the inquiry into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. ...
MPs say they are disappointed with Mary de Haas' evidence
ANC's Xola Nqola expresses disappointment over Dr Mary de Haas' testimony, which contradicted expectations during the inquiry into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. ...
Winde faces backlash from Cape Flats communities over SANDF deployment and violence
Cape Flats communities express frustration over ongoing gang violence and demand military intervention, while political leaders debate the effectiveness of such ...
Dricus du Plessis champions the Knox Legacy Series in Cape Town
MMA fighters prepare for the Knox Legacy Series 2026, kicking off on 26 February at the GrandWest Grand Arena.
Zackie Achmat's US detention prompts warning from former South African ambassador
After the detention of health activist Zackie Achmat by U. S. Customs and Border Protection, former South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool warns people of colour ...
Relief for millions as Godongwana extends SRD grant
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the extension of the Covid-19 social relief of distress grant until March 2027, aiming to alleviate poverty and support ...
Mbalula's reconfiguration of Western Cape ANC signals presidential ambitions
As the ANC faces internal turmoil, is Fikile Mbalula positioning himself for leadership amidst a wave of defections to the DA?
Biosecurity measures strengthened for seabirds
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) has urgently reinforced its biosecurity protocols to combat the ongoing bird flu ...
ANC disbands Western Cape PEC and forms new Provincial Task Team
Following the ANC's decision to disband the Western Cape Provincial Executive Committee, the party aims to strengthen its branches ahead of the upcoming elections. ...
SAPS faces criticism over postponed crime statistics release
SAPS has postponed the release of quarterly crime statistics, drawing sharp criticism from political parties and civil society.