Milosh Basson to remain in custody as investigation into Alnika murder continues
THE FAMILY of Alnika Mitchell, 14, were relieved to hear that murder-accused Milosh Basson will remain in custody this festive season as the case against him was postponed to 9 April 2026 for further investigation.
Festive Season Flush: City destroys nearly 3 000 litres of alcohol
In a bid to combat public drinking, the City of Cape Town destroyed nearly 3,000 litres of confiscated alcohol, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcement during ...
Rising violence: 96 teachers assaulted by learners in the Western Cape in 2025
With 96 reported assaults on teachers in the Western Cape this year, the ongoing issue of learner violence raises urgent questions about safety in schools and the ...
City of Cape Town refutes ActionSA's claims of unlawful sewage discharge into the ocean
The City of Cape Town has strongly denied allegations from ActionSA regarding the unlawful discharge of raw sewage into the ocean, asserting that the claims are ...
Cape Town ramps up festive safety measures as arrests surge
Cape Town has ramped up its festive season safety operations with the deployment of hundreds of additional officers and a series of arrests aimed at curbing crime ...
South African scientist honoured with ocean medal
Professor Lynne Shannon from the University of Cape Town has made history by becoming the first recipient from the Global South to receive the 2025 Prince Albert ...
Cape Town shines in Travel and Leisure Asia and U. S. News rankings
Cape Town has been recognised as a premier destination by Travel and Leisure Asia and U. S. News & World Report, earning accolades in multiple categories and highlighting ...
Day of Reconciliation marred by multiple shootings: Taxi driver and teenager among victims
On the Day of Reconciliation, police in Cape Town responded to multiple shooting incidents, including the fatal shooting of a taxi driver in Lavender Hill and another ...
Pregnant woman claims police assault led to her unborn child's death
A 23-year-old woman from Seawinds alleges that a brutal police assault resulted in the death of her unborn child. The incident, which occurred during a home search, ...
How gang violence is overwhelming police resources in the Western Cape
The Western Cape police force is grappling with a staffing crisis and increasing crime rates, as Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile reveals alarming crime statistics ...
Outrage as motorist granted bail after cyclist's tragic death in Camps Bay
Following the tragic death of cyclist Idries Sheriff, a large group of cyclists protested outside the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court, demanding justice and calling ...
Two taxi drivers shot dead in Southern Suburbs within 24 hours
Two taxi drivers have been shot dead in separate incidents in the Southern Suburbs within 24 hours, prompting police investigations into the motives behind these ...
Gang violence accounts for one in four murders in the Western Cape, police report
Recent crime statistics reveal that gang initiation and gang-related violence are responsible for over 25% of murders in the Western Cape, underscoring the persistent ...
City of Cape Town defends festive lights featuring Christian symbols amid public backlash
Political leaders and religious communities in Cape Town are demanding accountability from the City over the alleged removal of Christian symbols from the iconic ...
Seven alleged JFK gangsters face court over witness murder plot at Wynberg
Seven alleged members of the Junky Funky Kidz gang appeared in court on Wednesday, facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit murder and possession of ...
Western Cape police crackdown on counterfeit trade: R115m worth of goods confiscated
During a recent operation in Bellville, the Western Cape Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit confiscated R115 million worth of counterfeit goods, targeting 35 businesses ...