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Anti-Gang Unit Recovers Firearm, Ammunition and Drugs
WESTERN CAPE – The persistent efforts by members of Anti-Gang Unit to remove firearms and drugs from the hands of criminals resulted in the confiscation of a unlicensed firearm, ammunition and …
International Athlete Brain Health Symposium Cape Town
SA Rugby has thrown its support behind the International Concussion in Sport Group’s (CISG) Athlete Brain Health Symposium, which will bring leading international experts in sports medicine, …
Major roadworks along Oliver Tambo Drive
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas went out to Samora Machel this week where the City is making important progress with the rehabilitation of Oliver Tambo …
City Brings Homeownership to Cape Town Doorsteps
City delivers 6 529 title deeds in two years For thousands of Cape Town residents, the dream of legally owning the home they have lived in for years is becoming a reality. The City of Cape Town has …
Notice the Life You Are Already Living Space Between Breaths, the Debut Book by Justin P Van Tonder
What if you could be busy living, yet still miss your life? That question sits at the heart of space between breaths, the debut book by Cape Town-born writer Justin P Van Tonder. A lived journey into …
Open an intimidation case: Cape Town motorist captures scary encounter with angry taxi driver
A Cape Town woman filmed an aggressive taxi driver striking her car window during a road confrontation, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over road safety… Read More: Open an intimidation …
Ducati King of the Whip 2026 – Countdown to the Best Whip and Best Trick Showdown Begins
Ducati King of the Whip 2026 Countdown to the Best Whip and Best Trick Showdown Begins The ultimate Moto X showdown of style and skill returns to Montecasino on 7 November 2026. Ducati King of the …
“You’re So Talented”: Cape Town Designer Creates Striking ‘Red Snapper’ Dress From Waste Materials
Kenan van Kooij’s Red Snapper dress turns waste materials into fashion art. See how the Cape Town designer created it and why fans say it’s Met Gala-worthy, too… Read More: “You’re …
Africa needs $125b in refining investment by 2050, OPEC says
Drawing on the Africa section of OPEC’s 2026 World Oil Outlook, he projected that the continent’s population would increase by approximately 917 million people by 2050, while ….. Read More: …
Natalie le Roux recognised for excellence in research management
The Research Office’s Natalie le Roux has received the South African Research and Innovation Management Association’s Professional Excellence in Research Management Award… Read More: Natalie le …
Position: Executive Director, Properties & Services, University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is seeking a strategic and values-driven leader for the position of Executive Director: Properties & Services to steer ….. Read More: Position: Executive …
Cape Town designer makes stunning red snapper dress from waste
Kenan van Kooij’s Red Snapper dress turns waste materials into fashion art. See how the Cape Town designer created it and why fans say it’s Met Gala-worthy, too… Read More: Cape Town designer …
South Africa: Politically Aweh – ‘Poll Dancing’ Elections Show Live At the Homecoming Centre
Ahead of local government elections, Politically Aweh takes its irreverent political comedy live, combining interviews, journalism and jokes about potholes, housing, xenophobia and Joburg’s …
Cape Town F1 backer presses ahead after Rwanda’s Grand Prix ‘win’
The proposed R6.7bn motorsport complex in the Swartland region north of Cape Town is targeting a 2031 race. A group working to bring Formula 1 racing to Cape Town said it will press ahead with plans …
City of Cape Town worker granted R1 500 bail after alleged assault of partner
A City of Cape Town employee has been granted R1 500 bail after allegedly assaulting his partner in Lower Crossroads… Read More: City of Cape Town worker granted R1 500 bail after alleged …
Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but for how long?
We need to start using water more responsibly and eventually reduce water usage should there be no rains in this particular month,’ says Dr Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Cape Town’s water and …
Anti immigration protests south africa: Nigeria agbarụọla ihu n’ogbugbu nwafọ mba ha ọzọ na Cape Town
Gọọmenti Nigeria akpọọla oku ka e nyochaa ogbugbu e gburu nwafọ Nigeria aha ya bụ Odueze Chimezie Odueze na mba South Africa. Ụlọọrụ nnọchitanya Nigeria na mba ndị ọzọ kpọrọ oku ahụ maka ọnwụ Odueze …
DigitFMS Launches SA’s Smallest Tracker: It Fits on a R5 Coin
Midrand: South African electronic security and fleet technology company DigitFMS has launched the Digit D-Micro7, which it describes as South Africa’s smallest tracking device. Small enough to …
Preparing South Africa’s Healthcare Workforce for a Digital Future
Johannesburg: Technology is fundamentally reshaping healthcare, accelerating the shift towards digital innovation, patient-centred care and increasingly complex medical systems. Countries that fail to …
Elections on business and property: How the vote can shape Joburg and Cape Town
Recent tax statistics showed Cape Town had roughly 975 000 formally assessed taxpayers opposed to Johannesburg’s 970 000… Read More: Elections on business and property: How the vote can …
Human settlements minister orders Cape Town to halt prime land sale, pending housing probe
The City of Cape Town has been asked to put the brakes on the proposed sale of a 72-hectare parcel of land near Dunoon while the national Department of Human Settlements investigates how the ….. …
Cape Town mayoral hopefuls clash over crime, gangs and school access
Representatives from 11 parties outlined plans to tackle crime, gang violence and GBV at a Cape Town election town hall, while an education advocate questioned their response to an estimated 20 000 …
Premier Alan Winde on second Biannual Export Industry Dialogue
Economic diplomacy, trade growth and tourism took centre stage at the 2nd Biannual Export Industry Dialogue in Cape Town Yesterday. Premier Alan Winde presented the keynote address, outlining the …
First-aid Training Strengthens Local Disaster Resilience Eefforts
A First-Aid training intervention on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR) is the first of a series of practical steps to building disaster resilience in this community, following the …
Top 10 Universities in South Africa 2026
The University of Cape Town leads South Africa’s 2026 university rankings at QS world rank 150 — ahead of Wits, Stellenbosch and Johannesburg. All 10 top institutions ranked… Read More: …
City of Cape Town building disaster resilience
The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre launches a Valhalla Park community disaster-resilience programme with first-aid training ….. Read More: City of Cape Town building disaster …
“Glad You’re Alive”: Cape Town Man Recounts Being Stabbed in Terrifying Street Robbery, SA Reacts
Levi Temlett recounts being stabbed and robbed by three attackers in Cape Town, the friend who helped him escape, and the injuries that left him in ICU for a week… Read More: “Glad …
Cape Town Kite Festival Will Paint The Sky For Mental Health
Cape Town’s sky gets brighter on 24 and 25 October, when the Cape Town International Kite Festival returns to Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery for a weekend built around mental-health …
Five kayakers rescued after fog leaves them stranded off Cape Town
Five sea kayakers, including three German tourists, were rescued off Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard on Tuesday, 13 October, after dense fog left them disoriented and drifting more than a nautical mile …
Settled Springbok women ready to conquer Ireland at Athlone
Springbok Women name settled squad for Ireland Tests at Athlone Stadium as Anacadia Minnaar and Insaaf Levy return to close out 2026 season… Read More: Settled Springbok women ready to conquer …