Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
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R2.1 million raised so far for National Funky Socks Day 2026
National Funky Socks Day on 11 September has raised R2.1 million. Buy a R10 sticker to help reach the R2.5 million goal for youth charities.
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Cape Town’s cemeteries and crematoriums under pressure
Cape Town releases draft burial and cremation policy as cemeteries and crematoriums face growing pressure from rising demand and shrinking space.
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Opposition slams City’s draft animal keeping by-law as absurd
The GOOD Party has slammed the City of Cape Town’s draft Animal Keeping By-Law as absurd, warning of warrantless searches and paid pet permits.
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Body of fatally shot teenager found under a bridge in Bridgetown
A 19-year-old man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds under a bridge in Blossom Road, Bridgetown. Athlone police are investigating.
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Bo-Kaap residents demand protection of Auwal Mosque heritage
Residents can comment on the Kensington, Factreton and Wingfield development framework at a public meeting on 19 September.
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Cape Town joins Bloomberg global road safety drive
The initiative links more than 30 cities worldwide in implementing evidence-based measures to cut traffic deaths and injuries.
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Cape Town forum highlights urgent need for safer cars across South Africa and Africa
The Forum for Safer Mobility in Cape Town focused on vehicle safety in Africa, highlighting the need for better standards and consumer awareness.
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Ocean View Park renamed to honour tragic passing of Emaan Solomons
Cape Town leaders joined a grieving family in Ocean View to officially rename Libra Road Park to Emaan Oosthuizen Park, honoring a child lost to gang crossfire.
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Western Cape strengthens burns care ahead of fire season
The Western Cape government is enhancing burns care and preparing its health system for the upcoming fire season to address burn injuries.
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Driver’s N2 snooze ends in cuffs after blocking lane while passed out drunk
Anticipation of the rugby game may have been too much for a drunk driver who was found fast asleep behind the wheel of his car coming off the N2.
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