Official U-turn on Kloof Nek skater
Cape Town traffic department to go ahead with prosecuting Kloof Nek Road skater. ||| In an abrupt about-turn, Cape Town’s traffic department is to go ahead with prosecuting the Kloof Nek Road skater....
View ArticleYes, kids still attend school here
It looks like the Cape school was hit by a hurricane, but the massive destruction was actually caused by vandals. ||| Cape Town - At first glance it seems that buildings at a Heideveld school have been...
View ArticleReviving economy is top of Zuma’s list
The urgent need to revitalise SA's economy was highlighted by President Zuma in his State of the Nation address. ||| Cape Town - The urgent need to revitalise South Africa’s economy was highlighted by...
View ArticleRomantic Buthelezi says it with flowers
Romance made an unexpected appearance at Parliament as Mangosuthu Buthelezi stunned a few ministers with bouquets. ||| Cape Town - Romance made an unexpected appearance at the opening of Parliament on...
View ArticleTraders raise a stink over closed toilets
Greenmarket Square traders say the stench from the area’s restrooms is costing them clients and money. ||| Cape Town - Greenmarket Square traders say the stench from the area’s restrooms is costing...
View ArticleFlash mobs for One Billion Rising
Flash mobs across the country took to major cities to protest against rape and violence against women and children. ||| Cape Town - Flash mobs across the country led by various organisations took to...
View ArticleAcademics asked to join battle against sex crimes
WCape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato will call on academics and gender rights organisations to make presentations to his department. ||| Cape Town - Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato will...
View ArticleDon’t up the amps, says V&A
Buskers wanting to perform at the V&A Waterfront will need to do so without the help of amplifiers. ||| Cape Town - Buskers wanting to perform at the V&A Waterfront will need to do so without...
View ArticleCommunity vows to end the violence
The Cape Agulhas municipality has pledged to stop violence in the community following the rape and murder of Anene Booysen. ||| Bredasdorp - The Cape Agulhas municipality has pledged to stop violence...
View ArticleCity closes factory after fatal blast
The City of Cape Town has temporarily closed the Global Gases factory where two men were killed in an explosion. ||| Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has temporarily closed the Global Gases factory...
View ArticleMurder suspect in court
The case against a Kenwyn man, who confessed to a murder he committed 11 years ago, has been moved to the Wynberg Regional Court. ||| Cape Town - The case against a Kenwyn man who confessed to a murder...
View Article‘Drug dealer’ shot dead in street
Three gunmen shot and killed an alleged drug dealer in Voortrekker Road, Parow, on Thursday night. ||| Cape Town - Three gunmen shot and killed an alleged drug dealer in Voortrekker Road, Parow, last...
View ArticleWoman raped by drinking companion
Having a drink in the veld with a man she did not know turned into tragedy for a 39-year-old woman who was raped by her companion. ||| Cape Town - Having a drink in the veld near Mnandi Beach on...
View ArticleZuma hears woes of fire victims
“I can’t live like this any more. The conditions are unbearable,” wept fire victim Phakama Nhose after about seven weeks of living in OR Tambo Hall. ||| Cape Town - “I can’t live like this any more....
View ArticleSurviving on other people’s rubbish
Nokhwezi Masakhana is at work at 6am. But her work doesn’t involve a desk and a telephone. That’s because she works on the streets. ||| Cape Town - Nokhwezi Masakhana is at work at 6am. But her work...
View ArticleProbe into pub visited by Anene
Police are investigating the licensed liquor outlet which Anene Booysen visited on the night she was raped and murdered. ||| Cape Town - Police are investigating the licensed liquor outlet in...
View ArticleSon held after mother strangled
A Philippi man allegedly strangled his mother to death after an argument. He then went to a tavern and ordered a beer. ||| Cape Town - A 37-year-old Philippi man allegedly strangled his mother after an...
View ArticleAnother woman killed in Cape
Another Western Cape woman has lost the struggle to protect herself from an attacker she knew. ||| Cape Town - Another Western Cape woman has lost the struggle to protect herself from an attacker she...
View ArticleUAE malpractice law has to change - Mediclinic
Mediclinic is lobbying authorities in Dubai to change medical malpractice laws there. ||| Cape Town - An international private hospital group is lobbying authorities in Dubai to change medical...
View ArticlePhilippi resembles a warzone
At least two sets of robots were trashed when residents from an informal settlement took to the streets. ||| Cape Town - At least two sets of traffic lights were trashed by protesters on Eisleben Road...
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