Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

R5.2 million allocated for safeguarding Western Cape schools during the festive season

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape Education Department has allocated R5.2 million to enhance security at schools during the festive season, aiming to combat rising crime rates and ...

Watch VideoHow WhatsApp group chats fuel online bullying among South African teens

Wendy Dondolo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Group chats on platforms like WhatsApp have transformed from innocent social spaces into breeding grounds for coordinated online harassment among South African teenagers ...

Home Affairs extends office hours: Secure your travel documents before the festive season

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is extending its office hours, allowing citizens to secure essential travel documents ahead of year-end celebrations.

'A province in deep crisis': Western Cape murder toll hits 2,308 in just six months

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Western Cape faces a staggering rise in violence, with 2,308 murders reported in just six months.

Western Cape leads South Africa in job creation with 70 000 new jobs

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape's unemployment rate has fallen to 19.7%, the lowest in South Africa, following the addition of 65,000 jobs year-on-year and 70,000 jobs quarter-on-quarter. ...

Western Cape achieves historic low unemployment rate of 19.7% in Q3 2025

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

The Western Cape's unemployment rate has fallen to 19.7%, the lowest in South Africa, following the addition of 65,000 jobs year-on-year and 70,000 jobs quarter-on-quarter. ...

Visa's R1 billion investment: Building South Africa's first data centre for digital growth

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised Visa's R1 billion investment in South Africa's digital infrastructure, highlighting its potential to empower SMEs and ...

Tributes pour in for Sharna Fernandez, former MEC for Social Development

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Sharna Fernandez, the former Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament and MEC for Social Development, has passed away, prompting tributes from leaders and ...

Authorities investigate suspected foot-and-mouth disease in Western Cape cattle

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Multiple farms in the Western Cape have been quarantined following suspected Foot-and-Mouth Disease lesions found in cattle.

Tourism Explosion: South Africa welcomes 7.6 million visitors in 2025

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's tourism sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, welcoming over 7.6 million international visitors in 2025, signalling a strong recovery and renewed ...

Prison deaths and irregularities at Goodwood Correctional Centre prompt Parliamentary investigation

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services raises alarming concerns about unexplained deaths and firearm irregularities at Goodwood Correctional ...

No congestion charges coming for Cape Town motorists

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The City of Cape Town has officially refuted reports about implementing a congestion charge for motorists, clarifying that such measures would only be considered ...

SASSA addresses misinformation on double social grants

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

SASSA has dismissed claims of double social grant payments, urging the public to verify information before sharing, to prevent panic among beneficiaries.

‘Don’t Be a Creep’: Cape Town launches campaign to curb dangerous driving habits

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Cape Town has launched the ' Don' t Be a Creep' campaign to tackle drivers who block intersections by crossing stop lines prematurely. The initiative aims to reduce ...

Milnerton High Principal vows ‘no place for violence’ as school implements new safety plan

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Following a shocking assault video that went viral last week, Milnerton High School has launched a comprehensive safety plan including counselling services, digital ...

Western Cape health system manages over one million emergency cases amid financial constraints

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape' s health system has shown remarkable resilience, managing over one million emergency cases and half a million hospital admissions last year despite ...

Swift action needed against school bullying, says Minister Gwarube

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube responds to the violent assault of a learner at Milnerton High School, calling for urgent accountability and new national ...

Milnerton bullying outrage | Education Minister vows tougher national action on school violence

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has taken a firm stance against school violence following the Milnerton High School assault incident that went viral.

Western Cape Education Department under fire for inadequate response to bullying incident at Milnerton High School

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Following a viral video of a Grade 10 learner being assaulted, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has condemned Milnerton High School and the ...

Outrage as MPs slam WCED’s ‘shameful failure’ in Milnerton High bullying scandal

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Parliament has expressed grave concerns over Milnerton High' s handling of a bullying scandal, following a viral video of a student being assaulted. As investigations ...

Milnerton High teen suspects charged with assault

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Eight teenagers linked to a shocking bullying incident at Milnerton High School face criminal charges in court today after a video of them assaulting a Grade 10 ...

‘The school did nothing’: Parents slam Milnerton High over viral bullying assault

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Protesters shared chilling testimonies about ongoing bullying at Milnerton High. One mother recounted her own son' s torment, stating, “A learner smacked him in ...

Milnerton High School bullying video goes viral as police launch assault investigation

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A shocking video showing the assault of a Grade 10 student at Milnerton High School has ignited widespread outrage, prompting calls for stronger measures against ...

R2 billion investment by Western Cape DSD aims to uplift vulnerable communities

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has allocated R2. 52 billion to support vulnerable communities while achieving its 14th consecutive clean audit. ...

Frustrations linger despite record ID document production by Home Affairs

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Despite the Department of Home Affairs reporting significant improvements in processing times and document issuance, many South Africans continue to experience frustration ...