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Fatal crash on N7: Vehicle leaves roadway and lands on R45 Hopefield Road
Emergency crews responded to a crash on Sunday 30 November when a vehicle left the roadway on the N7 and landed on the R45 Hopefield Road near Malmesbury.
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Why breakthrough HIV drugs mean nothing without daily discipline
While groundbreaking HIV prevention drugs promise to transform South Africa’s fight against the pandemic, treatment adherence remains the critical battleground.
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Two die in Morningstar Airfield crash near Vissershok
Two people were killed on Sunday afternoon when a Sling 2 aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Morningstar Airfield.
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City schedules major water maintenance from 1 to 4 December
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will carry out planned water supply maintenance from Monday 1 December to Thursday 4 December which will affect several areas across the metro.
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Western Cape battles intense wildfire wave as crews contain multiple blazes
The Western Cape has experienced widespread and sustained wildfire activity across several districts between 18 and 28 November.
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City calls for expanded policing powers after alarming crime stats
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for urgent action to strengthen conviction rates for gang, gun and drug-related crimes.
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Former police officer arrested after more than 20 years on the run
Acting on critical intelligence, Milnerton police officers swooped on the former police captain last Thursday 20 November, in Table View, where he had been living undetected for more than two decades, on the run from the law.
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Edgemead learners help brighten Christmas with Toy Run donations
On Friday, Edgemead Primary School hosted a toy donation by learners for the Toy Run 2025, benefiting children in need through various charities.
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Child force fed alcohol in viral video taken to safety
The child who was forced to drink alcohol in Tafelsig has been removed from his family and placed in safety.
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Hero firefighter saves choking baby in heart-stopping rescue
A Brackenfell family’s world turned upside down in mere minutes, but thanks to the quick thinking of firefighter Arlin Thielman, their nightmare had a happy ending.
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