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Detectives attached to the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit are investigating a triple murder following a shooting incident in Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, on the evening of Saturday, 6 June 2026. According to preliminary reports, three adult males were seated at a fruit and vegetable stall situated outside a residence in Ntloyiya Street when they …
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to Cosatu’s criticism of the City’s Constitutional Court bid to invalidate the Public Procurement Act. In a statement on 19 May 2026, Cosatu said that the City and Western Cape Government ‘make the mistake of assuming that whilst they have strong systems in place, that this is replicated …
Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, says the City of Cape Town’s Jobs Connect platform is expanding opportunities for residents, as the programme reaches two important milestones in international placement and youth skills development. A group of 10 Capetonians recruited and trained through the platform arrived in Germany to start their bus …
The City of Cape Town has made some R8.3 billion available in rates and services relief in the City of Hope 2026/27 draft budget to help qualifying residents. In addition to the R8,3 billion proposed in rates and services relief, around 60% of homes are set to get a property rates decrease or no …
A powerful partnership between the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and SCOUTS South Africa’s Western Cape Region is opening new pathways for young people – equipping them with lifesaving skills while creating opportunities to serve their communities and build future careers. The joint programme, which began at the Western Cape’s Scouting-in-Schools leadership training in February, …
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially launched the new Coastal Park Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Muizenberg. This R434 million facility marks a major milestone in the City’s efforts to divert recyclable materials from landfill by reselling these back to manufacturers to produce new products. The Mayor was joined by Alderman Grant Twigg, the City’s …
Billy Raffoul is set to make a triumphant return to South Africa, bringing his unmistakable rasp and soulful storytelling back to local stages after the release of two powerful new albums. The Canadian singer-songwriter’s latest work has deepened his sound—richer textures, rawer lyrics, and a bold emotional range that has fans eager to hear the …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Women are brimming with confidence ahead of their first home matches of the season in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series this weekend. The Girls In Blue will host the Fidelity Titans Women at WSB Newlands for both the Hollywoodbets Pro 50 and Pro 20 fixtures. Play on both days …
NEWLANDS – Confidence is high after last week’s victory for World Sports Betting Western Province Men as they set to welcome the Hollywoodbets Dolphins to WSB Newlands for round three of the 4-Day Series on Tuesday. The Boys in Blue, who overcame the Eastvaal Renault North West Dragons by eight wickets last week, will be …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they host the North West Dragons on home soil at WSB Newlands on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. After suffering back-to-back defeats in the 4-Day Series, the Boys in Blue will be determined to turn things around and …
NEWLANDS – The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) has taken an important step by distributing sanitary towels to players participating in the WPCA Hub Programme at Victoria Cricket Club, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the well-being and development of young female cricketers. This initiative aims to promote menstrual health awareness and ensure …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Women captain Leah Jones says the team is excited and well prepared as they gear up for their 2025/26 Hollywoodbets Pro Series season opener against the Garden Route Badgers Women this weekend. The Girls in Blue will make the trip to Oudtshoorn for a showdown weekend at the …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men fast bowler Tshepo Moreki has expressed confidence that the Boys in Blue will bounce back strongly when they host the DP World Lions in their second 4-Day Series match this week. Rory Kleinveldt’s charges will be aiming to turn things around after last weekend’s defeat to the …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men have confirmed a new leadership structure for the 2025/26 season, appointing experienced fast bowler Beuran Hendricks as captain of the Red Ball side, while left-arm spinner Kyle Simmonds will take charge of the White Ball team, marking a fresh chapter for the Boys In Blue across both …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men have fine-tuned every aspect of their preparations ahead of their season opener in the CSA Domestic 4-Day Series, as they gear up to face the Dafabet Warriors at St George’s Park on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The Boys in Blue arrive fresh from their pre-season weekend tour in …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Women’s bowler, Nosipho Vezi, revealed that the team has been putting in extra effort during pre-season training, focusing on sharpening the finer details of their game as they build towards the start of the 2025/26 Hollywoodbets Pro Series season in October. The Hollywoodbets Pro20 champions will be aiming …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men’s latest signing, batter Joshua van Heerden, has shared his thoughts on what it means to join the Boys in Blue as he looks forward to making an impact ahead of the 2025/26 season. Van Heerden is among three fresh recruits welcomed by the WSB Western Province side …
NEWLANDS – The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) congratulates World Sports Betting Western Province Women’s head coach Claire Terblanche and wishes her the best of luck on her appointment as part of the management team of the Proteas Women’s squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and South Africa tour to …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men’s veteran bowler Beuran Hendricks has predicted that the 2025/26 campaign will be a landmark season for Western Province Cricket, expressing confidence in the team’s potential to excel across all competitions. With the appointment of new head coach Rory Kleinveldt and the addition of three new recruits Tshepo …
NEWLANDS – Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) CEO Corrie van Zyl congratulated the winners at the annual WPCA awards held at World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. The event was a chance to look back on and celebrate a successful season for both the men’s and women’s World Sports Betting …
NEWLANDS – The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) and Yo Yoga have announced an exciting new partnership centred on promoting health and wellness, offering mutual benefits to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle. This partnership marks a strategic milestone for WPCA, providing our professional teams the World Sports Betting Western Province Men and Women …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Women’s captain, Leah Jones, has vowed that the team will give their all this season, aiming to compete fiercely and secure every trophy on offer. The Girls in Blue have dedicated the entire winter to pre-season training as they gear up for the 2025/26 Hollywoodbets Pro Series, which …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Women’s batter Faye Tunnicliffe is pleased with the team’s pre-season progress, as the Girls in Blue work hard to sharpen their skills in preparation for the 2025/26 season. Claire Terblanche’s charges have set up their pre-season base at Bellville Technical High School Indoor Centre, braving Cape Town’s cold …
NEWLANDS – World Sports Betting Western Province Men’s Head Coach Rory Kleinveldt has today officially announced his coaching support staff that will lead the squad into the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season. Kleinveldt was appointed in June of 2025 to lead the Boys in Blue on a new path, with a clear mandate to guide the team in the right direction for the next …