At 18h06 NSRI Hout Bay, the Metro Ambulance and Rescue Services, the SA Police Services and the Metro Red Cross AMS helicopter were activated following reports of a man fallen from the main view point at Chapman's Peak Drive. Brad Geyser, NSRI Hout Bay station commander said that on arrival on-scene it was determined that a man had allegedly fallen from the mountain and it is believed that his female partner, who was with him at the time, had attempted to go to his aid but it appears that she … [Read more...]
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Motorist fined for blowing nose
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When motorist Michael Mancini found himself stuck in traffic with a runny nose, he instinctively reached for his hankie. Go to: Motorist fined for blowing nose … [Read more...]
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Controversial media man found dead
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Blackman Ngoro, controversial ex-media adviser to former Cape Town mayor Nomaindia Mfeketo, was found dead in his room on campus at the University of the Witwatersrand on Friday. Go to: Controversial media man found dead … [Read more...]
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Horror death plunge
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A man sightseeing from the viewpoint on Chapman's Peak plunged about 120m to his death, apparently having been blown over by a fierce gust of wind yesterday afternoon. Go to: Horror death plunge … [Read more...]
Woman who turned down drug mule offer will be key witness
31 January, 2010 By
The drug-trafficking case against cabinet minister Siyabonga Cwele's wife will rely heavily on the testimony of a savvy KwaZulu-Natal South Coast woman, Charmaine Moss, who allegedly backed out of being used as a drug mule at the last minute. Go to: Woman who turned down drug mule offer will be key witness … [Read more...]
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Two injured in kloofing incident at Crystal Pools
31 January, 2010 By
Two students were injured in a kloofing incident at Crystal Pools on the Steenbras River yesterday, bringing to five the number of kloofing incidents in the Cape in just over a month. Go to: Two injured in kloofing incident at Crystal Pools … [Read more...]
Calls for minister’s head after wife’s drug arrest
30 January, 2010 By
Opposition parties are baying for the blood of Minister of State Security Siyabonga Cwele after his wife, Sheryl, was arrested by the Hawks yesterday on drug dealing charges. Go to: Calls for minister's head after wife's drug arrest … [Read more...]
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Student dies in city mugging
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A student from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology was shot in the neck and killed while trying to fend off a robber who wanted his cellphone. Go to: Student dies in city mugging … [Read more...]
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Chivas deal for ANC tots
30 January, 2010 By
THE ANC and its youth league could soon sign a marketing deal with Chivas Regal which would see the ruling party buying the top international brand whisky at discounted prices. Go to: Chivas deal for ANC tots … [Read more...]
Consumers face 18c hike in price of petrol
30 January, 2010 By
February's petrol price increase is another blow to struggling consumers, trade union UASA said yesterday. Go to: Consumers face 18c hike in price of petrol … [Read more...]
Zulu theme to thrill UK
30 January, 2010 By
A towering nine-metre bronze Shaka Zulu statue, an upmarket yet authentic SA restaurant, a nightclub, a cocktail lounge, and an African Theatre: This is what South Africans in London can look forward to when the R66 million theme venue Shaka Zulu opens its doors in Camden Market. Go to: Zulu theme to thrill UK … [Read more...]
Cape Town attracts R1,24 billion in investment
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The City of Cape Town has excelled by outperforming all of its service delivery targets for the financial year ending on 30 June 2009. Tabling the 2008/09 Annual Report at the first Council meeting for 2010, Executive Mayor Dan Plato said that the City had achieved record levels of expenditure, as well as its sixth consecutive unqualified audit. Over the past financial year, it had also attracted R1,24 billion in investment. "These results confirm the effectiveness of the City's strategy … [Read more...]
R1.8 million technology and innovation boost for Cape Town
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The City has announced the launch of the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Competition 2010 to recognise and expand entrepreneurship in Cape Town. Funding of R1,8 million was approved by the Council at its meeting on Wednesday 27 January. Of this, R600 000 will be used to fund the competition and R1,2 million will be used for the long-term development of Cape Town's entrepreneur networks. The competition will focus on technology and innovation in the fields of biotechnology, telecommunications … [Read more...]
No major flaws at first Cape Town Stadium event
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There were no major flaws in the planning and execution of the first test event at the new Cape Town Stadium, but all aspects of safety, security, transport and logistics have been analysed to make the next test event even better. Lessons learned from the first test event held on Saturday 23 January – a match between Ajax and Santos - will be applied to improve spectator experience and safety for the second test event on Saturday 6 February 2010. This follows a debriefing session by all … [Read more...]
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Upgrade of rental units to start shortly
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The City will soon begin upgrading its rental properties across Cape Town. The upgrade, which has been divided into several phases to ensure that it is effectively managed, will improve quality of life for thousands of Council tenants. In addition to dealing with common maintenance problems such as water penetration in walls and floors, and fixing roofs, stairs, plumbing and rainwater disposal systems, upgrade work such as improving floor finishes, ablution facilities, installing ceilings and … [Read more...]
Temporary road closure on the Foreshore Freeway outbound on Sunday
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The Foreshore outbound carriageway will be closed from the intersection of Coen Steytler Avenue throughout the day on Sunday 31 January 2010, from 05:30 to 20:00. The closure, which will affect the N1 and N2 outbound, is necessary for the erection of an overhead variable message sign gantry across the outbound elevated section between Customs House and the N1/N2 fork. There will be closures at Buitengracht Street and Coen Steytler Avenue/Dock Road (Waterfront). Motorists leaving the CBD … [Read more...]
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