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Mitchells Plain has second highest drug-related crime in the country
Mitchells Plain drops to second nationally for drug crime as Q4 stats reveal serious crime falling, despite South Africa’s high murder rates.
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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: New record Africa’s fastest yet
The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town marathon delivers history: Esa runs Africa’s fastest marathon, an all-Ethiopian women’s podium, and Kipchoge’s African debut.
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Abalone worth R900 000 seized in two operations, near Simon’s Town and Gordon’s Bay
Over 500 kilograms of abalone worth R900,000 seized in Western Cape; multiple arrests made in two operations against poaching.
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“Mommy, this is proof of life”: Ottery mother finally hears detained daughter’s voice
Ottery activist Hajar Ahjum-Mathee is returning home after being detained during a Gaza aid flotilla mission intercepted at sea.
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Devastating Cape storms cause rare surge in dam levels
Cape Town’s dam levels surged to 70.8% after rare May 2026 storms, ending early drought caution. Residents urged to keep saving water.
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Poliovirus strains found in Cape Town wastewater tests
Health officials detected two polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater during routine testing, but say there is no outbreak or human cases identified.
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Badisa calls on businesses to give one hour for child’s play
Non-profit Badisa is calling on businesses to give one hour of play or profits to vulnerable children during Child Protection Week 2026.
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Cape Town won’t fight court tariff ruling, but warns lower-income households could pay the price
The City of Cape Town will not appeal the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures, opening the way for a revised budget process to begin
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Public warned after puffer fish with lethal toxin appear on local beaches
City warns beachgoers after toxic puffer fish wash up on Cape Town beaches following strong winds and rough seas, urging public caution.
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Body of unidentified man washes ashore at Fish Hoek Beach
Fish Hoek police have opened an inquest after an unidentified man’s body washed ashore, the second such incident in two months.
