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Hundreds of incidents as major storm batters Cape Town
Cape Town’s Safety Directorates are responding to numerous weather-related incidents post-storm, coordinating disaster operations and traffic enforcement amid public safety concerns.
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Stormy weather prompts contingency measures for health-care services
The Western Cape health services remain operational amid severe weather, with some delays, facility closures, and contingency measures in place.
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Crossroads fire leaves more than 25 people homeless
A fire in Crossroads destroyed eight shacks, leaving over 25 people homeless; victims urgently seek assistance to rebuild their lives.
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Second cold front wreaks havoc across Cape Town
Severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding, structural damage, and power outages in Cape Town, with multiple roads impacted.
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Markets rattled as US, Iran clash in Hormuz
The US was awaiting Iran’s response to its latest proposed peace deal, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash.
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Ramaphosa ‘respects’ court judgement, EFF vows to fight relentlessly
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Constitutional Court’s judgement and reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution.
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Constitutional Court: Phala Phala vote was invalid and unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court ruled on that the vote of the National Assembly on 13 December 2022 on the Phala Phala report is inconsistent with the constitution, invalid and set aside.
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Cape ultra-marathon athlete to run on the Common for Mandela
Cape Town athlete Denver van der Bergh honors Mandela by running 27 laps for Mandela Day, promoting recovery and community support.
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CATA and Codeta forge alliance to restore stability
Cape taxi associations Cata and Codeta pledge cooperation to foster peace and address industry challenges after historic conflicts.
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City Health investigates claims of fraud linked to SASSA grants
The City’s Health Department investigates allegations of health workers selling patient folders for fraudulent SASSA grants.
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