Body of missing six-year-old found in washing machine
Police have confirmed the tragic discovery of a five-year-old boy's body found inside a washing machine in Cafda, Retreat, following a missing person report by his father.
City delivers 22 Breaking New Ground homes to families in Ottery
The City has completed a significant milestone in the Freedom Park informal settlement upgrade, delivering 22 Breaking New Ground homes to qualifying families in ...
New study reveals alarming rates of malnutrition among children in the Western Cape
A recent study from the University of Cape Town reveals a concerning double burden of malnutrition among young children in the Western Cape, with significant rates ...
Justice delayed: Convicted rapists and murderers of Cytheria Rex to be sentenced After 17 years
Nearly seventeen years after the tragic murder of 17-year-old Cytheria Rex, the sentencing of her killers has been postponed again, raising concerns about the justice ...
How soccer is keeping young people away from gang violence in Elsies River
School teacher and pastor Nashville Blaauw is making a difference in gang-affected communities by organizing inter-church soccer tournaments that provide young people ...
Milnerton Lagoon air quality remains safe, confirms City monitoring
The City of Cape Town assures residents that ongoing air-quality monitoring at Milnerton Lagoon shows hydrogen sulphide levels well below safety guidelines, posing ...
Family relieved as alleged killer of Shanice Rudolph remain jailed for Christmas
Shanice Rudolph's family expresses relief as her alleged killer remains in custody during the festive season, while they await DNA results to lay her to rest.
Bittersweet victory: Sisters reclaim ancestral land amid financial struggles
After an 80-year struggle, two elderly sisters finally received the title deed to their family's land seized during apartheid, only to face unexpected property rates ...
Christmas without Khy’ree: A mother's heart-wrenching plea for justice
With Christmas approaching, Khy’ree Jordaan's family is left in anguish, waiting for justice as the investigation into his tragic death remains unresolved.
Murder-accused AGU cops tell court they fear going to prison
Eleven Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) accused of murdering an alleged gangster claim that the State is “feeding them to the wolves”. after they received threats from gang ...
Only one conviction from 331 extortion arrests in Western Cape
Serious concerns have emerged regarding the Western Cape's ability to prosecute extortion cases, with hundreds of arrests leading to only one conviction.
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 ...