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Lansdowne traffic circle to close this weekend for Sky Circle construction
The City will close the temporary traffic circle in Lansdowne this weekend to connect bridge ramps to the Sky Circle and install new traffic signals.
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Wendy Kaizer-Philander calls for protection of social workers after Khayelitsha hijacking
Western Cape Social Development Minister Wendy Kaizer-Philander has called for urgent protection of social workers following another hijacking in Khayelitsha.
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Eskom urges political parties to remove electoral posters from its infrastructure
Eskom urges all election participants to avoid placing promotional materials on its infrastructure to ensure public safety and prevent risks.
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Record El Niño? Depends who’s counting
Meteorological agencies worldwide disagree on whether 2026’s El Niño breaks records, as each organisation uses different measurement methods to assess the climate phenomenon’s strength.
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Western Cape targets gang bosses in fight against organised crime
Western Cape Minister Anroux Marais has called for gang leaders and those financing criminal networks to be targeted in the fight against organised crime.
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Taliban settlement residents demand housing as sewage floods their shacks
Residents in Harare’s Taliban settlement face sewage flooding after a drain burst, with community leaders criticizing the City for slow action on repairs.
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Major N7 upgrade north of Cape Town advances, with six bridges planned
The R797 million Van Schoorsdrift Road Safety Improvement Project on the N7 has created 394 work opportunities and is on track for completion in March 2027.
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Mowbray Maternity Hospital celebrates 110 years of caring
Mowbray Maternity Hospital marks 110 years of maternal and newborn care while observing Kangaroo Mother Care Week from 17 to 21 October.
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Troubled teen stab 6-year-old after bomb plot arrest
A disturbed teenager stabbed a six-year-old girl at a KwaZulu-Natal school months after being released from custody for allegedly planting a bomb.
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Western Cape maintains zero backlog for public transport operating licences
The Western Cape Department of Mobility features its online tracking system and 48-day processing turnaround for transport licences with zero backlog.
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