Education
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Historic policy ends private university designation inequality in South Africa
Landmark policy allows private higher education institutions to use university designation for first time, ending decades of regulatory inequality in South Africa.
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Man arrested after police chase in Ottery
A man was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning after Grassy Park police discovered him in possession of an unregistered firearm during a routine patrol in Ottery.
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CPUT student suspended after alleged rape at off-campus residence in Observatory
According to police, the student was arrested shortly after the incident, and a rape case has been registered at the Woodstock Police Station.
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Cape Flats woman trades wedding night for matric dream
Hendricks got married on Tuesday 14 October and later that evening she was in night class, proving that no ring on her finger could outshine her dream.
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Cape Town teen makes top 10 in SABC2’s Taste Master Junior
A learner from Generation Schools Imhoff near Kommetjie has secured his place in the top 10 of SABC2’s Taste Master Junior series, representing the next generation of South African culinary…
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Seawinds shack fire: 150 families displaced in Overcome Heights blaze
About 150 families were left displaced after a fire broke out in Overcome Heights, Seawinds, on Thursday 16 October. The blaze destroyed 45 shacks, leaving many residents without shelter.
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Toughest Firefighter Alive 2025: Cape Town’s best blaze through national challenge
Two local firefighters scooped top honours at the Toughest Firefighter Alive competition this year.
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Mathews Phosa to launch book at Phaphama Book Festival
Writers of note will take part in the Phaphama Book Festival from 22 to 25 October at the Central University of Technology.
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Students rally after UFS decision to cut provisional registration
Students are very concerned at the University of the Free State’s decision to settle fees for 2025, make the first payment, or have proof of full funding before they can…
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City launches annual beach lowering programme at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, and Bikini Beach
Residents can expect to see the City of Cape Town commence with its annual beach lowering programme in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Bikini Beach from tomorrow (1 October).
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