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Bothasig CPF welcomes crime decline but warns residents to stay vigilant
Bothasig’s crime statistics show a 12.9% decline in serious crime, but increases in robbery, carjacking, and commercial crime raise concerns.
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Cape Town murder rates decline in LEAP areas as mayor pushes for more policing powers
Cape Town LEAP zones see major drops in murder rates, but Mayor Hill-Lewis warns a low 5% conviction rate keeps criminal elements on the streets
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Father, sons among four in Bellville money-laundering case
Four men including a father, his two sons, are expected to apply for bail in Bellville Magistrate’s Court on 15 charges linked to alleged money laundering.
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Final hours to switch SASSA gold cards as deadline expires tonight
Social grant beneficiaries have until midnight tonight to replace their SASSA gold cards or risk losing access to payments.
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Ford recalls 2 275 Rangers over airbag safety defect
Ford recalls 2 275 Rangers over airbag defect that could turn B-Pillar ramp into projectile, risking injury to vehicle occupants.
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Royal Society Africa Prize celebrates SA professor’s contribution to science
Gray was recognised for his “pioneering research into the immunological impacts of HIV on maternal and child health.
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Girl child technovation workshop inspires Mitchells Plain learners
Girl Child Technovation workshop in Mitchells Plain urged investment in girls’ education, technology and protection from gender-based violence.
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Pandor, Hassim and Robinson among seven UWC honours with degrees
After receiving honorary doctorates from UWC, Dr Naledi Pandor, Advocate Adila Hassim and Mary Robinson discussed struggle, rights and education.
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Fire department bolsters ranks with 300 staff for dry summer
The fire department is adding about 300 staff and extra water tankers for a drier than usual summer, after logging 139 incidents in sub-council 12.
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Cape Town wins double honours at World Travel Awards Africa
Cape Town named Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at World Travel Awards Africa 2026.
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