Local Stories
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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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Qanduqandu residents left in sewage mess after drains burst
Heavy flooding in Qanduqandu, Khayelitsha, affected over 50 shacks due to burst drains, prompting urgent cleanup and relocation appeals from residents.
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42-year-old man shot dead in Gugulethu
Gugulethu police have registered a murder case for investigation following a shooting incident on Sunday, 30 August, on the corner of NY3A and NY6, Gugulethu.
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18 shacks burn down in Khayelitsha, 47 left destitute
A fire in Khayelitsha destroyed 18 shacks, displacing 47 people. The cause remains unknown, with no injuries reported.
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Lingelethu-West Police Station closes Women’s Month with prayer service
Women at Lingelethu-West Police Station commemorated Women’s Month with a prayer service, honoring historical struggles and addressing community issues.
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Woman fatally shot while helping child into school transport in Mandela Park
Harare police have registered a murder case after a woman was shot and killed on Dullah Omar Street in Mandela Park, Khayelitsha on Friday, 28 August.
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Tragic shack fire claims lives, Kutu family appeals for assistance
The Kutu family from the Wag ‘n Bietjie informal settlement in Strand is appealing for any kind of assistance after two family members had died and one was injured.
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Khayelitsha jazz artist ploughs back into community
Babalwa Mentjies leads the Amathunzi Arts and Development Centre in Khayelitsha, nurturing young artists through creative programs, despite funding challenges.
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Prasa makes commute to Springboks, All Blacks game easier
Train services in Cape Town will operate additional routes for rugby fans attending the Springboks vs. All Blacks match this weekend.
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Free access to selected SanParks’ protected areas for a week
The 21st SA National Parks Week from September 7-13 offers South Africans free park access, encouraging appreciation for nature and conservation.
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