Local Stories
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Fatal wingsuit BASE jump at Platteklip Gorge prompts police investigation
Cape Town police are gathering information to identify a BASE jumper who died following a wingsuit BASE jumping incident in Platteklip Gorge.
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Fireworks still cause hidden trauma for animals despite fewer emergency calls
CAPE TOWN – The Cape of Good Hope SPCA is cautioning the public that fewer emergency calls during this year’s New Year celebrations don’t mean animals were spared from fireworks-related…
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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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Six-year-old boy found dead in washing machine in Cafda
A six-year-old boy was found dead in a washing machine at his family home in Cafda on Friday morning. The child’s father had reported him missing to Steenberg police, who…
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City of Cape Town reports 805 streetlight vandalism incidents in three months
“Cape Town recorded 805 streetlight vandalism cases in Q3 2025, costing R16 million. Vanguard Estate and Mitchells Plain worst affected areas.”
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David Kramer legacy wines launched to support struggling theatre artists
David Kramer launched a Legacy Edition wine collection with Fortes Family Wines at Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre. The Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz wines feature his iconic red veldskoene on the…
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Sea Point police open inquest after man found in water
Man’s body found in Sea Point water; police open inquest as City of Cape Town ramps up drowning safety campaign.
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Police hunt three armed suspects after elderly man assaulted in Camps Bay
Cape Town police are hunting three armed robbers who assaulted an 85-year-old Camps Bay resident during a break-in early on Friday.
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Cape Town’s 17-metre Tree of Hope raises funds for four local charities
This initiative brings together hospitality partners, businesses, artists, visitors, and local communities in a shared celebration of giving and togetherness.
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Cape Town launches free vehicle checks for all drivers
In the past, the City invited only public transport operators to submit their vehicles for voluntary inspections to detect any potential defects.
