Meteorological agencies worldwide disagree on whether 2026’s El Niño breaks records, as each organisation uses different measurement methods to assess the climate phenomenon’s strength.
A Stellenbosch University student was hospitalised after their room was allegedly set alight at off-campus accommodation. Another student has been arrested and the matter is under police investigation.
Western Cape Minister Anroux Marais has called for gang leaders and those financing criminal networks to be targeted in the fight against organised crime.
Mfuleni police arrested an 18-year-old man in Wesbank, near Kuils River, after recovering an unlicensed 9 mm pistol with ammunition.
A 26-year-old man is the fourth person shot dead in Strandfontein over four days, with police and metro officers deployed to stabilise the area.
Koeberg Unit 1 was taken offline after an electrical protection system tripped during testing linked to Unit 2’s planned maintenance outage.
A memorial motorcycle ride honored Cecil McCluskie, who died in a crash, emphasizing road safety as the festive season approaches.
A Cessna 175 made an emergency landing in Melkbosstrand on Monday. Both occupants were safe, with one sustaining a sprained finger.
Strandfontein residents left fearful after four people were killed in two separate weekend shootings. Police believe the motive is gang related.
Belhar Main Road in Kuils River has been renamed John van de Rheede Drive, honouring a community activist who served the area for over 30 years.