Want to comment on posts, engage with fellow readers, and submit stories, letters, feedback and more?
News
-
12-year-old shot in the head by stray bullet dies in hospital
The 12-year-old boy who was shot in the head during gang crossfire has died.
-
Manhunt underway for suspect who shot boy in the head in Tafelsig
A manhunt is underway for a man who shot a 12 year-old-boy waiting in a soup kitchen queue in the head.
-
Minister launches Mobility Month to tackle traffic gridlock in Cape Town
With Cape Town now ranked as the 9th most congested city in the world on the 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, the Western Cape’s new Mobility Month was launched this week.
-
D’ville CPF calls it quits
Tensions reach breaking point in Durbanville as the entire executive committee of the Community Police Forum (CPF) announced their resignation, bringing an abrupt end to their tenure yesterday (30 September). This came “after things fall apart very quickly under the…
-
Save a Fishie launches October’s great nurdle hunt
As October begins, ocean lovers are being called to action by Save a Fishie for a crucial mission – the Great Global Nurdle Hunt. This month-long campaign aims to tackle one of the most dangerous forms of plastic pollution silently…
-
Potsdam WWTW in Milnerton reaches
60% completion markThe Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Milnerton, one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects, has reached 60% completion. The R5,2-billion upgrade, which began in April 2023, is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed by late…
-
South African constitutional court rules men entitled to equal parental leave
Constitutional Court rules fathers entitled to same parental leave as mothers in South Africa
-
Family strengthening programme in Tafelsig has positive outcomes
The City’s Family Strengthening Programme concluded after eight weeks last week with 17 participating “high risk” families benefitting in Tafelsig.
-
Problem houses and vagrants top agenda at Parow police meeting
A public meeting in Parow addressed concerns about problem houses and vagrancy, emphasizing community collaboration for crime resolution and safety.
-
Suspected burglar shot dead, accomplice on the run after Kraaifontein break-in
A suspected house burglar was fatally wounded and another remains at large following a house break-in at a residence on Tiger Street in Kraaifontein on Thursday morning 2 October.
Share your news with us.
Do you have feedback you’d like to share?
Let us know what’s on your mind.