‘Poor to suffer’ if agricultural land lost
It is "irresponsible" of the mayoral committee to support carving up the land in Philippi, say civic and farming organisations. ||| Cape Town - It is “irresponsible” of the mayoral committee to support...
View ArticlePlea bargain sought for ‘ghost crew’ fraud
The former manager of a fishing company hopes to negotiate a plea-bargain on multiple fraud charges involving the creation of "ghost" crew members. ||| Cape Town - The former manager of a fishing...
View ArticlePair caught with 2 813 perlemoen
Two men were caught outside Uniondale with 2 813 illegal perlemoen (abalone) in their possession. ||| Cape Town - Two men were caught outside Uniondale with illegal perlemoen (abalone) in their...
View ArticleFHM rape jokers in apology storm
It was meant to be an apology, but the writers who made jokes about "corrective rape" have only fuelled the fire. ||| Cape Town - It was meant to be an apology, but an open letter by the FHM writers...
View ArticleSurvivors of gas leak critical
A mom, her daughter and grandson remain in a critical condition after a suspected gas leak in their home. ||| Cape Town - A mother, her daughter and toddler grandson remain in a critical condition...
View ArticleStabbed 20 times over cash
Murdered brothel owner Pedro Lopez was stabbed 20 times, allegedly by the partner of his drug-addicted make-up artist. ||| Cape Town - Murdered brothel owner Pedro Lopez was stabbed 20 times inside his...
View ArticleGang holds up Pick n Pay cash clerk
Police are searching for three suspects who robbed a Pick n Pay Family supermarket in Cape Town of R250 000. ||| Cape Town - Police are searching for three men who robbed a Pick n Pay Family...
View Article2 Military security plea ‘totally ignored’
Doctors and staff at 2 Military Hospital are calling for improved security after a gun-toting man walked into the hospital. ||| Cape Town - Doctors and staff at 2 Military Hospital signed a petition...
View ArticleMissing baby found ‘in good health’
After a frantic 24-hour search, the baby who was kidnapped in Wellington has been found. ||| Cape Town - After a frantic 24-hour search, the baby who was kidnapped in Wellington on Wednesday evening...
View ArticleCity queries building of R500m hospital
The new R500 million Mitchells Plain Hospital was built without the required zoning and building approvals. ||| Cape Town - The new R500-million Mitchells Plain Hospital was built without the required...
View ArticleWanza jumps fence to rally pupils
The Western Cape Education Department has condemned the "disruptful" actions by Proudly Manenberg chairman Mario Wanza. ||| Cape Town - The Western Cape Education Department has condemned the...
View ArticleHigh court corks new liquor outlet
The Western Cape High Court has ordered the shutdown of a Blue Downs bottle store - at least for now. ||| Cape Town - The Western Cape High Court has ordered the shutdown of a Blue Downs bottle store -...
View ArticleBomb victims need funds for medical bills
One of the first responders to the 1996 Worcester bombing has called on President Zuma to launch a fund for the surviving victims. ||| Cape Town - A Worcester anti-apartheid activist and one of the...
View ArticleFHM axes writers over rape comments
Two FHM writers who joked about corrective rape on Facebook have been fired. ||| Cape Town - Two FHM writers who joked about corrective rape on Facebook were fired on Friday, the magazine said.“FHM...
View ArticlePensioner in court for sexual exploitation
A 77-year-old man accused of sexual exploitation has appeared in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court. ||| Cape Town - The bail application of a 77-year-old man accused of sexual exploitation was postponed...
View ArticleWestern Cape cop arrested for rape
A police captain was arrested in Worcester for allegedly raping a 46-year-old woman in his official car. ||| Cape Town - A police captain was arrested in Worcester for allegedly raping a 46-year-old...
View ArticleV&A’s grand plans for Granger Bay
New developments for the V&A Waterfront’s for Granger Bay could include land reclamation, new luxury housing, and a hotel. ||| Cape Town - Major new development is on the cards for the V&A...
View ArticlePortaloo protests target court
About 100 people protesting against portable toilets were undeterred by the cold and rain as they marched to the Western Cape High Court. ||| Cape Town - About 100 people protesting against portable...
View ArticleTop Cape wine farm up or sale
The Constantia Uitsig wine estate, in which businessman Tokyo Sexwale has a stake, is up for sale, a report said. ||| Cape Town - The Constantia Uitsig wine estate, in which businessman Tokyo Sexwale...
View ArticleANC’s dossier on ‘MEC and his gang buddies’
The ANC is set to hand a dossier about Dan Plato’s alleged involvement with Cape gang bosses to the Hawks. ||| Cape Town - The ANC is to hand a dossier of information about Community Safety MEC Dan...
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