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Festive season reveals city’s hidden struggles
Cape Town’s emergency services recorded a concerning surge in domestic violence and assault cases during the festive season, with 339 arrests in one week and 1,853 incidents over a single…
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Traffic officer’s viral bravery earns top safety award
Cape Town traffic officer Boy Makutu wins top safety award after viral taxi arrest video and 29 arrests in extraordinary year of service.
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Eleven pedestrians among 30 killed on Western Cape roads so far this holiday
Western Cape records 30 road deaths including 11 pedestrians during first week of peak festive travel between 15-21 December.
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Security officers foil armed robbery at Sonnedal petrol station
Quick-thinking security officers arrested four suspects after stopping an armed robbery at Engen Sonnedal following a dramatic foot chase.
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Firefighters turn gift deliverers into heartwarming Christmas initiative
Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Services partnered with Shoprite/Checkers to deliver Christmas gifts to more than 120 vulnerable children at six local care facilities using fire trucks as festive delivery…
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Police bust drug dealers and illegal firearm in festive season crackdown
Western Cape police made three significant arrests during their Safer Festive Season Operations, including a man caught with a loaded 9mm pistol after a foot chase in Woodlands. Officers also…
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Minister warns against rising housing scams targeting vulnerable communities
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has warned about a surge in online housing scams where criminals promise government housing in exchange for payment. The minister emphasized that government housing is…
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Sea Rescue warns of spring tide dangers this weekend
The National Sea Rescue Institute has issued an urgent warning to coastal visitors about dangerous spring tide conditions.
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Hiker dies in fatal fall from Lion’s Head trail in Table Mountain National Park
Hiker dies falling from Lion’s Head trail in Table Mountain National Park on Thursday 18 December. Second fatal incident in under a month.
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Cape Town wins double international recognition as top travel destination
Cape Town won Best City – Editor’s Choice from Travel and Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025 and ranked 5th Best Place to Visit in Africa by US News & World…
