Cape Town
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Update | Imizamo Yethu Fire leaves 400 homeless in Hout Bay as housing delays persist
A fire destroyed 80 informal structures in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, leaving 400 residents homeless and reigniting housing delivery demands.
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School salutes dedicated teachers
Christel House South Africa in Ottery marked World Teachers’ Day by honouring its educators for using trauma-informed care to support vulnerable learners.
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Heathfield High chess stars qualify for 2026 Mzansi Youth Chess Championship
Two Heathfield High chess wizards, Munkia Kebolo and Kyle Kayter, have been selected to represent the Western Cape at the national championship.
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Fire crews contain Hout Bay informal settlement blaze
A large fire ripped through a section of informal dwellings in Imizamo Yethu West, Mandela Park, in Hout Bay in the early hours of this morning.
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Hawks net massive R10 m Mandrax haul in Hout Bay operation
A haul of 172 000 Mandrax tablets worth more than R10 million was found when Hawks detectives pulled over two vehicles in Hout Bay.
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UCT launches Xhosa glossary for first-year mathematics students
UCT has launched a Xhosa glossary for first-year mathematics students, helping them learn academic terms in their mother tongue as part of its multilingualism drive.
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Two local firefighters scoop top awards at Toughest Firefighter Alive
Nomvuyiseko Lungile and Clint Fredericks make the Deep South proud by scooping top honours at the grueling Toughest Firefighter Alive competition.
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“Most things I worry about, never happen anyway.”
Learning how to navigate anxiety, uncertainty and crisis in 2026 with the priceless aid of family, faith, and friends.
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Rising fuel costs threaten to deepen household financial strain
South African fuel prices have topped R30 a litre for the first time, putting further pressure on household budgets, transport costs and inflation.
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Stormers vs Sharks at DHL Stadium: City announces transport plan for 40 000 fans
The DHL Stormers begin their URC home campaign against the Sharks on October 10, with a comprehensive transport plan for 40,000 attendees.
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