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Bellville library forced to close after cable thieves strike
Bellville Library closes until 11 January 2026 after cable thieves steal electrical infrastructure. City works to restore power while residents use alternative libraries in surrounding areas.
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Tragic hiking death mars busy rescue weekend on Cape Peninsula
Hiker dies after Bailey’s Kloof fall as rescue teams respond to three Cape Peninsula incidents in single day including stranded British tourists.
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Cape Town mayor’s year-end message celebrates infrastructure progress and employment growth
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reflects on 2025 achievements including R9.7 billion infrastructure investment, record employment levels, housing reforms, transport expansion, and progress toward building a city of hope for all residents.
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Cape Town gears up for spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations
Cape Town prepares diverse New Year’s Eve events including Mango Groove concert and cricket action
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Urgent search for missing autistic Cape Town man Dean Pepler
Dean Pepler, 34, missing since Christmas evening in Cape Town, requires medication. Family seeks public assistance for his safe return.
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Eskom accelerates smart meter installation, targeting Philippi this weekend
Eskom is enhancing smart meter installations in Western Cape, offering free upgrades to improve electricity grid efficiency and customer monitoring.
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AI-powered scams set to target festive shoppers
South African holiday shoppers face a new generation of AI-powered cybercriminals who can create pixel-perfect fake websites and hyper-personalised scam messages. These sophisticated attacks use artificial intelligence to craft convincing phishing emails with specific personal details and even clone family…
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Festive season reveals city’s hidden struggles
Cape Town’s emergency services recorded a concerning surge in domestic violence and assault cases during the festive season, with 339 arrests in one week and 1,853 incidents over a single weekend. Self-harm cases increased significantly from 10 to 15 compared…
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Fish Hoek lifeguards rescue child and adult from rip current
Fish Hoek lifeguards rescued a 10-year-old child and adult family friend caught in a dangerous rip current on Sunday afternoon.
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Eleven pedestrians among 30 killed on Western Cape roads so far this holiday
Western Cape records 30 road deaths including 11 pedestrians during first week of peak festive travel between 15-21 December.
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