Netcare credit controller appears in court
Megan Zowitsky allegedly lodged false medical claims and channelled the payments into her bank account. ||| Cape Town - A credit controller at a Netcare hospital in Cape Town, who allegedly lodged...
View ArticleZille climbs on the beret bandwagon
Next year's elections could be all about fashion, if the latest political accessories are anything to go by. ||| Cape Town - Next year’s elections could be a case of “it’s not inside, it’s on top”, if...
View ArticleRow over selection for DA election list
A row looms in the DA after allegations that key MPs were “marked down” in performance assessments ahead of the elections. ||| Cape Town - A row looms in the DA after allegations that key MPs were...
View ArticleW Cape matric website to go live
A website which will support students writing matric will go live in the Western Cape next week. ||| Cape Town - A website which will support students writing matric will go live in the Western Cape...
View ArticleSMSes tell of Anni Dewani’s unhappiness
A series of text messages from Anni Dewani show how desperate she was to escape her relationship with Shrien. ||| Pretoria - A series of anguished text messages from honeymoon murder victim Anni Dewani...
View ArticleDewani case is a ‘mess’ - Anni’s uncle
Anni Dewani's uncle has called on the NPA to probe how documents central to the case were "leaked" to the media. ||| Cape Town - Anni Dewani’s uncle says the murder case is “a mess” and has called on...
View ArticleNine in the dock after poo protests
The case against nine men who allegedly dumped faeces at Cape Town’s airport has been transferred to a Bellville court. ||| Cape Town - Nine men who allegedly dumped human waste at Cape Town...
View ArticleGale force winds, rain headed for the Cape
The City of Cape Town has warned residents to expect adverse weather, including gale force winds, for the next few days. ||| Cape Town - The city has warned residents to expect adverse weather,...
View ArticleCape accused of 'unfair business practices'
A Grassy Park property owner says the City of Cape Town is guilty of “unfair business practices”. ||| Cape Town - A Grassy Park property owner says the City of Cape Town is guilty of “unfair business...
View ArticlePetrol attendant killed allegedly during strike
Petrol attendant Musa Wadie’s father, who worked at the same garage, died following an attack allegedly linked to the ongoing strike. ||| Cape Town - Petrol attendant Musa Wadie spent the weekend in...
View ArticleIt’s premier or bust for Fransman
According to ANC insiders, Marius Fransman is the favourite candidate for the Western Cape’s top spot. ||| Cape Town - As Western Cape ANC branches start voting their preferred-for national and...
View ArticleLove triangle turns deadly in Cape Town
A woman arrived home to find her husband in the back of a police van - and a dead woman in her house. ||| Cape Town - A woman arrived home to find her husband in the back of a police van - and a...
View ArticleSAPS Act is constitutional - Zuma’s team
There is no threat that the Hawks will be subject to political interference, the Western Cape High Court has heard. ||| Cape Town - There is no threat that the Hawks will be subject to political...
View ArticleTrial date set for Bronx murder case
Three men accused of killing gay nightclub owner Bruno Bronn will go on trial in October. ||| Cape Town - Three men accused of killing gay nightclub owner Bruno Bronn will go on trial next month. Johan...
View ArticleParliament ‘must answer in Hawks case’
Parliament must explain the Hawks legislation to the Western Cape High Court, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s lawyers have said. ||| Cape Town - Parliament must explain the Hawks legislation to the...
View ArticleZille launches violence prevention policy
Western Cape premier Helen Zille has launched a violence prevention policy framework for the province. ||| Johannesburg - Western Cape premier Helen Zille launched a violence prevention policy...
View ArticleWoman jailed for R500K school funds fraud
A woman who defrauded Wynberg Girls’ High School in Cape Town out of more than R500 000 has been jailed. ||| Cape Town - A woman who defrauded the Wynberg Girls’ High School in Cape Town out of more...
View ArticleN Cape ANC stands by John Block
Embattled Northern Cape ANC leader John Block remains innocent until proven otherwise, the ANC has said. ||| Kimberley - Embattled Northern Cape ANC leader John Block remains innocent until proven...
View ArticleCape spends R16m on flood relief
The City of Cape Town has spent nearly R16 million since August to help people affected by storms and floods, it said. ||| Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has spent nearly R16 million since August to...
View ArticleHawks adequately protected - lawyer
The Hawks crime-busting unit is sufficiently insulated from political interference, the Western Cape High Court heard. ||| Cape Town - The Hawks crime-busting unit is sufficiently insulated from...
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