Local News
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Cape Town records over 2,7 million traffic offences in a single year
The City of Cape Town’s latest traffic statistics reveal a worrying rise in reckless driver behaviour, with motorists increasingly disregarding the rules of the road.
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City of Cape Town: Planned water supply maintenance from tomorrow in parts of city
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be carrying out planned maintenance work on water infrastructure from tomorrow (Monday 1 September) to Thursday 4 September in parts…
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Second house fire in two weeks leaves woman seriously injured in Protea Village
A woman was seriously injured in a house fire in Protea Village, Brackenfell on Friday afternoon (21 August). This marks the second house fire in the area within two weeks.…
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Disability groups fight back against Dial-a-Ride service cuts
With significant Dial-a-Ride (DaR) service changes looming, disability organisations say the City is failing its most vulnerable residents by not offering inclusive transport solutions.
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Western Cape recognises Hanover Park educator for excellence in teaching
Fiona Blanchard, a teacher at Crystal Secondary School in Hanover Park, scooped the Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12) certificate during the Western Cape Education Department’s Provincial Teaching Awards.
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Police commissioner probes poor service at Maitland station
The Western Cape police commissioner says his office is investigating allegations of poor service delivery at Maitland Police Station.
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SPONSORED | 925 fed, computers revamped in 67 Mandela Day minutes by Octotel
Read about Octotel’s Mandela Day initiative for The Haven Night Shelter and its impactful support for vulnerable communities.
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‘Loved’ cyclist killed in fatal Claremont accident involving minibus taxi
Cyclist Danilo Waene died in Claremont after swerving to avoid an opened car door; police investigate culpable homicide case.
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Lions club of Tokai honours survivors with empowering national women’s day celebration against GBV
Tokai Lions Club celebrated National Women’s Day by empowering 30 GBV survivors with healing, community support, inspiring speakers, and heartfelt care.
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Potential lifesavers put to the test during final assessment at Muizenberg Beach
The City of Cape Town’s recreation and parks department held their last lifesavers assessment for the year at Muizenberg beach on Friday 8 August.
