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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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Opinion|Winnie Madikizela-Mandela legacy still asks uncomfortable questions
A perspective on how the docummentary of Winnie Mandela revives urgent questions about memory, liberation and South Africa’s still-unfinished democratic promise.
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Cape Town launches new app feature to report crime and bylaw violations
Cape Town’s City App now allows public reporting of bylaw incidents, enhancing safety and reducing emergency call volumes.
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Unplanned outages affecting areas across the Western Cape
Eskom customers in the Western Cape are facing power outages due to weather-related infrastructure damage; restoration efforts are ongoing.
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Gugulethu star Luukhanyo blends Jazz, Hip-Hop and soul success
The Gugulethu-born artist described his recent debut at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival alongside local band The Hii Rollers, as a dream.
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Khayelitsha community farming empowers local residents
A young farmer in Khayelitsha emphasizes hard work and community empowerment through various projects, facing challenges like water shortages and funding.
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Easter period sees a spike in formal, and decrease in informal residential fires
Cape Town experienced an increase in residential fires over Easter, with formal incidents rising from 12 to 30 compared to last year.
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‘Roads are in appalling state: not adapted to suit heightened reliance on them’ – AA CEO
Bobby Ramagwede highlights South Africa’s poor road conditions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive maintenance programs and infrastructure improvements.
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Shoprite and Cape Town firefighters bring Easter cheer to children
Shoprite and Cape Town Fire Service donated Easter treats and care items to 275 vulnerable children across four Western Cape childcare homes.
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