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18 Year-old Arrested for Illegal Firearm
WESTERN CAPE – Members of Atlantis Crime Prevention Unit executed a search warrant at a premises Coly Lane, Robinvale, on Monday morning, 26 October 2026, after they received information about a …
Wildevoëlvlei Wastewater Upgrade
The R280 million upgrade of Wildevoëlvlei Wastewater Treatment Works in Kommetjie is 70% complete, with improvements set to strengthen treatment processes and operational reliability. A new treated …
Am I Missing Something Here Facebook/Google?
How do we get rival AI agents to duke it out in a court of law? Which AI is most believable? Have you ever received such a message from Facebook? Your photo is unavailable in India. Why this happened …
Am I Missing Something Here Facebook/Google?
How do we get rival AI agents to duke it out in a court of law? Which AI is most believable? Have you ever received such a message from Facebook? Your photo is unavailable in India. Why this happened …
Fish Moths in the Cupboard? True Clean Looks for Moisture
Gqeberha – Finding fish moths in a kitchen cupboard can lead to a wider inspection than the homeowner expects. At True Clean, Diederik Visser starts with where the insects are being seen and …
True Clean Explains Why Flea Control Goes Beyond the Pet
Gqeberha: A dog’s favourite patch of grass can be as useful to a flea-control enquiry as its bed indoors. True Clean is explaining why its work at a property starts with asking where the animals …
67-year-old Foreign National Arrested
WESTERN CAPE – The intelligence driven operation between the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), and Cape Town International Airport Police led to the arrest of a …
Comment on the amendment of an existing contract relating to integrated management systems training, consultations and integrated assessments
We intend amending a contract for the provision of professional services to conduct integrated management systems training, consultations and integrated assessments to the City, and we want to hear …
Three glaring questions in Smith’s return to Cape Town as kryptonite laid bare
As one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Smith joined Ricky Ponting and Allan Border as the only Australian to surpass 11,000 Test runs last week in Gqeberha. His legend is beyond dispute… …
Bok Women Enjoy Big Moments in Cape Town
The Springbok Women may not have been mentioned in two significant updates from World Rugby on Monday, but with both, a quiet moment of celebration was shared within the team at their training base in …
Commercial Charter Vessel Assisted
Davide Del Fante, NSRI Table Bay coxswain, said: At 18h59, Saturday, 24 October, NSRI Table Bay duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from a local commercial charter vessel, on a …
Father and Son Trapped on Rocks Offshore
Junre Marais, NSRI Yzerfontein station commander, said: At 14h30, Saturday, 24 October, NSRI Yzerfontein duty crew were activated following call to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) from family …
David Warner to front TV for Australia’s Sandpapergate return
Memories of the most traumatic period of his life will be stirring when David Warner fronts television coverage of the Cape Town Test… Read More: David Warner to front TV for Australia’s …
Safe Study Spaces for Learners
Make use of free study spaces, educational materials and digital resources available at libraries. The City is encouraging learners preparing for their examinations, particularly matric candidates, to …
Record Number of Illegal Firearms Confiscated
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, ALDERMAN JP SMITH In the past week, the City’s enforcement agencies have taken at least 22 firearms from our streets – a record just …
Applications Open for Junior City Council 2027
Applications for the 2027 Junior City Council (JCC) open on 1 November 2026. Do you have ideas for making Cape Town a better city? Are you passionate about your community, interested in leadership, or …
51 Reforms to Make Doing Business Easier
STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS The City of Cape Town has driven 51 documented reform actions across nine key business-facing services since 2022, as …
Major Marnus mystery sparks big Aussie selection twist as worrying Smith sight emerges
Smith, who is returning to the scene of the Sandpapergate scandal eight years ago, was struck on the head and assessed for concussion in Durban and then had a neck issue in Gqeberha which hindered him …
OMODA X makes global debut, previewing the next generation of OMODA design
The OMODA X made its global debut in Wuhu, China, previewing the next evolution of OMODA’s Cyber Mecha design language. The X builds on the design direction introduced by the C4, which is due to …
OMODA & JAECOO Officially Launch J5 SHS and J5 BEV, Expanding Its Electrified Line-up in South Africa
OMODA & JAECOO officially launch J5 SHS and J5 BEV, expanding its electrified line-up in South Africa OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has expanded the local J5 line-up with the J5 SHS and J5 BEV, …
How and why (or why not) palaeontologists communicate with the public
Palaeontologists and paleo-communicators are invited to take part in an international survey, ahead of the 7th International Palaeontology Congress in Cape Town, from 30 November to …
The Programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 Is Out, Conference Is Hosted by DJ Eazy
International expertise. Two major pre-recorded talks. Direct access to industry decision-makers. The programme for Music Exchange #MEX26 is out, bringing practical music business knowledge and …
Suspects Arrested For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm, Murder, Attempted Murder And Carjacking
WESTERN CAPE – Against the backdrop of the Safer Festive Season launch in Nyanga on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, police members arrested suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and …
Arrests In Violence Linked To Ongoing Taxi Conflict
WESTERN CAPE – As a response to the recent spate of taxi violence incidents in Hermanus and Cape Town, detectives from the provincial taxi violence unit have apprehended several suspects in …
Smith bats as Australia say Cape Town demons are gone
Australia are confident they will have Steve Smith available for the third Test against South Africa, as he battles to overcome neck soreness… Read More: Smith bats as Australia say Cape Town …
The ethics of artificial womb technology
Emer Prof Silke Dyer discussed the ethics of partial ectogenesis during a lunch time lecture… Read More: The ethics of artificial womb technology.
‘Last peice of puzzle’: Pat Cummins reveals Australia’s plan for Steve Smith after neck injury ahead of South Africa decider
Australia captain Pat Cummins is keeping his fingers crossed over Steve Smith’s availability for the third and final Test against South Africa, with the visitors prepared to give their experienced …
What happened at Newlands in March 2018: The infamous ‘Sandpaper’ scandal
With the third Test between AUS and SA scheduled for Newlands, Cape Town, the pressure of the Sandpapergate is higher than ever on Australia… Read More: What happened at Newlands in March 2018: …
South Africa Vs Australia Live Streaming, 3rd Test: How To Watch SA Vs AUS Match Online And On TV?
South Africa face Australia in the second Test in Newlands, Cape Town. Check match preview, dates, timings, predicted lineups, TV broadcast details and live streaming information for India ….. …
Former Makhanda art educator makes vibrant mark on Cape Town’s coastal community
BARBARA HOLLANDS A former Makhanda art teacher has made her mark on Cape Town’s art scene, becoming a sought-after educator while helping to establish an annual open ….. Read More: Former …