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Elderly man found murdered in Camps Bay home
An 84-year-old man was found murdered with his hands and feet bound in his Camps Bay home on Tuesday afternoon. His daughter discovered the body when she arrived at the Francolin Road residence. This follows another violent crime against an…
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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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Tragic hiking death mars busy rescue weekend on Cape Peninsula
Hiker dies after Bailey’s Kloof fall as rescue teams respond to three Cape Peninsula incidents in single day including stranded British tourists.
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Cape Town mayor’s year-end message celebrates infrastructure progress and employment growth
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis reflects on 2025 achievements including R9.7 billion infrastructure investment, record employment levels, housing reforms, transport expansion, and progress toward building a city of hope for all residents.
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Cape Town gears up for spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations
Cape Town prepares diverse New Year’s Eve events including Mango Groove concert and cricket action
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City enforcement agencies seize record 4 634 litres of alcohol in December crackdown
Cape Town officers seized over 4,600 litres of alcohol in December, doubling confiscations in the final week while making 264 arrests.
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Police seize firearms in weekend operations across Western Cape
Police arrest two men for illegal firearm possession in separate Western Cape operations, seizing pistols in Bonteheuwel and Athlone incidents.
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Urgent search for missing autistic Cape Town man Dean Pepler
Dean Pepler, 34, missing since Christmas evening in Cape Town, requires medication. Family seeks public assistance for his safe return.
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Eskom accelerates smart meter installation, targeting Philippi this weekend
Eskom is enhancing smart meter installations in Western Cape, offering free upgrades to improve electricity grid efficiency and customer monitoring.
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Assault case opened after alleged attack at Franschhoek holiday resort
A 19-year-old was allegedly assaulted at De Hollandsche Molen Resort in Franschhoek on December 21, 2025, in what the family claims was a racially motivated attack. Police have opened a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm,…
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