Cape Town
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Rondebosch doctor opens free monthly clinic for patients in need
A young Rondebosch doctor runs a free monthly clinic offering pay-what-you-can consultations to patients who cannot afford private healthcare services.
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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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Khayelitsha forum condemns allegations of sexual activity at Esangweni Secondary
These allegations levelled against learners, a report circulating on social media, has made clear, formed part of a rampant culture of sexual exhibitionism.
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Opposition slams City’s draft animal keeping by-law as absurd
The GOOD Party has slammed the City of Cape Town’s draft Animal Keeping By-Law as absurd, warning of warrantless searches and paid pet permits.
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City tables transport plan for public comment with rail recovery details
The Cape Town transport plan update is open for public comment until 30 September, outlining rail recovery from 2027 to 2030 and a 2040 network plan.
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Cape Town calls for public input on draft burial and cremation policy
Cape Town seeks public input on its draft Burial, Cremation, and Cemeteries Management Policy addressing space shortages and community needs.
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Driver’s N2 snooze ends in cuffs after blocking lane while passed out drunk
Anticipation of the rugby game may have been too much for a drunk driver who was found fast asleep behind the wheel of his car coming off the N2.
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City enforcement’s road-related infringement blitz yields results
Cape Town’s enforcement departments arrested 407 individuals last week, including a drunk driver, amid rising safety concerns and bylaw infringements.
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Cape Town murder rates decline in LEAP areas as mayor pushes for more policing powers
Cape Town LEAP zones see major drops in murder rates, but Mayor Hill-Lewis warns a low 5% conviction rate keeps criminal elements on the streets
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El Niño: Western Cape outlines summer disaster readiness
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has outlined the province’s El Niño summer readiness plan.
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