Fire dancer sets self on fire
A fire dancer, in his late 30s, was performing at a party at the Buffalo Bay caravan park when he caught alight, the NSRI said . ||| Cape Town - A fire dancer set his head alight during a party in...
View ArticleTons of fuel spill from Knysna ship
More than three tons of fuel has spilt into the sea from the cargo ship that ran aground off Buffels Bay near Knysna, threatening a nearby nature reserve. ||| Cape Town - More than three tons of fuel...
View ArticleSurviving against all odds
They remember the horrors they endured. But these women vowed not to waste a moment of the second chance they fought for. ||| Cape Town - Debbie Adlington, the sole survivor of an axe attack on her...
View ArticleR800m 'stress relief' scam exposed
Christopher Walker is in hot water with the SARB which is probing his alleged get-rich-quick scheme. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town businessman Christopher Walker is in hot water with the South African...
View ArticleOil being pumped on Kiani Satu
Marine salvors are pumping oil from a leaking tank on the Kiani Satu to prevent more oil pollution, according to a report. ||| Johannesburg - Marine salvors are pumping oil from a leaking tank on the...
View ArticleDriver dies in Waterfront death plunge
A man died after the bakkie he was driving veered off a pier at the V&A Waterfront, the NSRI said. ||| Cape Town - A man died on Sunday afternoon after the bakkie he was driving veered off a pier...
View ArticleBoy killed in fall was a budding actor
The death of Kieran Schultz, the son of former 7de Laan actor Waldemar, has sent shock waves around the country. ||| Cape Town - The death of budding actor Kieran Schultz, the son of former 7de Laan...
View ArticleMob catch and kill drug addict
A drug addict was killed by a mob when he and two friends tried to sell copper to a scrapyard in Mitchells Plain. ||| Cape Town - A 28-year-old drug addict was killed at the weekend when he and two...
View ArticleTeen collapses, dies while playing soccer
A 16-year-old boy died after he collapsed while playing soccer at Goodwood College in Cape Town. ||| Cape Town - A 16-year-old boy died after he collapsed while playing soccer at Goodwood College,...
View ArticleCop accused of allegedly raping prostitute
“When the sex worker refused, the man allegedly assaulted her and had sex with her without her consent.” ||| Cape Town - A Western Cape police captain will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on...
View ArticleGet ready for the Cape of cold
After several glorious spring-like days, winter is back in Cape Town with heavy rain expected throughout the week. ||| Cape Town - After several glorious spring-like days, winter is back with heavy...
View ArticleCrimefighters are mired in poo
Service delivery protests are causing those who live in the Cape's crime hot spots to be shortchanged by police. ||| Cape Town - Residents in the city’s crime hot spots are being shortchanged because...
View ArticleMan held after boy, 7, shot at braai
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting in which a seven-year-old Atlantis boy was killed and his mother wounded. ||| Atlantis - Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a...
View ArticleYengeni arrest report unconfirmed
Police would not confirm reports that ANC national executive committee member Tony Yengeni was arrested for drunk driving. ||| Cape Town - Reports that ANC national executive committee member Tony...
View ArticleTourist may sue for loss of eye
The Dutch man who lost an eye in a stone-throwing incident while travelling on a Metrorail train is considering legal action. ||| Cape Town - The Dutch man who lost an eye in a stone-throwing incident...
View ArticleWe’ll be watching Yengeni case, warns DA
Riah Phiyega must ensure no “political meddling” following Tony Yengeni's reported arrest, the DA said. ||| Cape Town - National police commissioner Riah Phiyega must ensure there is no “political...
View ArticleSafety check after boy's death plunge
The Overstrand municipality is to check safety measures at a popular Hermanus whale-watching site where a boy fell to his death. ||| Cape Town - The Overstrand municipality is to check safety measures...
View ArticleTop cop pledges probe into activist’s arrest
SAPS management will investigate the arrest of a Social Justice Coalition activist on an allegedly trumped up kidnapping charge. ||| Cape Town - National police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has told the...
View ArticleClifton garage on market for R2m
How much would you pay for a place to park your car? How about the bargain price of R1 million per door for a double garage? ||| Cape Town - How much would you pay for a place to park your car? How...
View ArticleCape on high alert for heavy rain and gales
The City of Cape Town’s disaster management teams are on high alert ahead of heavy rain predicted for the next two days. ||| Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has placed all its disaster management...
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