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Government debunks fake Stage 6 loadshedding posts on social media
The South African government has dismissed as “false and misleading” social media claims that Stage 6 loadshedding will resume on 10 January.
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Illegal gin plant busted in Durbanville, five arrested
Five arrested after Metro Police discover 2,000 litres of counterfeit gin operation in Durbanville copying popular alcohol brands.
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Father and son die in motorbike crash on N1 near Cape Town
Father and son Leon and Kyle Olivier died in a motorbike crash on the N1 near Cape Town. Kyle was a talented rugby player at HTS Drostdy.
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Cape Town sees calmer start to 2026 as police operations make arrests and drug seizures
Cape Town law enforcement recorded a significant 28.5% drop in emergency incidents during the first weekend of 2026, with only 1,322 incidents compared to 1,850 the previous weekend. Despite the…
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Two riders killed after being flung from motorcycle on Giel Basson, N1
Two motorcyclists killed after being flung from their bike in late-night crash on N1 at Giel Basson Avenue, in what appears to be a hit-and-run.
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Western Cape father and son duo break world record with lightning fast drone
Western Cape duo Luke and Mike Bell create world’s fastest battery-powered drone, reaching record speed of 480km/h with Peregreen 2.
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Fund-raising bookshop expands
Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre is expanding its fund-raising bookshop.
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Western Cape police make multiple arrests in weekend weapon crackdown
Western Cape police arrested five suspects in separate weapon-related incidents over the New Year weekend. The most serious incident involved a high-speed chase where suspects fired shots at pursuing officers…
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City launches fresh appeal as minstrel association battles for community support
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association faces a new court appeal from the City despite winning previous legal battles over venue rights. The organisation is struggling financially to continue the…
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City loses appeal as minstrel community secures venue rights for traditional celebrations
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association won two court cases against the City of Cape Town over venue rights for their traditional celebrations. The City withdrew permission for Vygieskraal Stadium…
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