Teenager’s hair ‘within the rules’
Grade 8 pupil Jaedan Lotz didn't violate his high school's code of conduct, according to the Western Cape Education Department. ||| Cape Town - The Western Cape Education Department has said that Grade...
View ArticleTiming of train fare increase is questioned
Cosatu Western Cape wants a meeting with Metrorail for an explanation about its train fare hike on June 1. ||| Cape Town - Cosatu Western Cape wants a meeting with Metrorail for an explanation about...
View ArticleMan shot outside Cape court
A man set to appear in court on a charge of illegal possession of a firearm, was shot outside the Goodwood Magistrate's Court. ||| Cape Town - A man set to appear in court on a charge of illegal...
View ArticleKarabus expected home next week
South African doctor Cyril Karabus is expected to arrive in the country next week, his lawyer said. ||| Johannesburg - South African doctor Cyril Karabus is expected to arrive in the country next week,...
View ArticlePolice minister warns viligantes
No amount of reasoning can justify acts of vigilantism, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said. ||| Cape Town - No amount of reasoning can justify acts of vigilantism, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said...
View Article‘Meteoric’ growth of black middle class
South Africa's black middle class spends more than R400 billion a year, which is indispensable to the economy, a study says. ||| Cape Town - South Africa’s black middle class is showing “meteoric”...
View ArticleMan bust with abalone worth R1m
A man was arrested for possession of perlemoen (abalone) worth about R1 million in Bellville, Cape Town. ||| Cape Town - A man was arrested for possession of perlemoen (abalone) worth about R1 million...
View ArticleHeld captive as sex slave in a cave
Cleveland abductions prompt SA woman held in pit to speak out. ||| Durban - It was eight years ago when convicted rapist and kidnapper Johannes Mowers entered their home, lit a cigarette and told her...
View ArticleMswati raises eyebrows at WEF summit
Swaziland’s King Mswati III has insisted that he rules his country only at the pleasure of his people. ||| Johannesburg - Swaziland’s King Mswati III insisted at the World Economic Forum Africa...
View ArticleAttacks spark fears gang war is brewing
Sources in the gang underworld report that the hits on two alleged members of the 26s were ordered from prison. ||| Cape Town - Friday’s fatal shooting of a suspected gangster outside the Goodwood...
View ArticleMotlanthe visits De Doorns
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and farmworkers, SABC news reported. ||| Cape Town - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation...
View Article‘I was sexually assaulted repeatedly’
The death of well-known puppeteer Keith Anderson has blown the lid off an alleged child sex scandal. ||| The recent death of well-known city puppeteer, circus performer and set designer Keith Anderson...
View ArticleTwo hurt as boy falls from cliff
A boy was seriously injured and a seven-months pregnant woman was hurt when the boy fell from a cliff on Lion’s Head. ||| A boy was seriously injured and a seven-months pregnant woman was hurt when the...
View ArticleQueries over security at bases
Local military installation Silvermine is quietly being stripped bare by copper thieves. ||| While all the attention has been on the Waterkloof Air Force Base after the arrival there of the Gupta...
View ArticleEx-Robben Island guard retires
The longest serving 'Islander' at Robben Island, former prison guard Jan Moolman, has retired after half a century of service. ||| Johannesburg - The longest serving 'Islander' at Robben Island, former...
View ArticleMotlanthe calls for farm solution
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and farmworkers. ||| Johannesburg - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for co-operation between farmers and...
View ArticleHitch a ride on a crime bust
Capetonians will be able to "ride along" with law enforcement on patrols in a programme designed to "restore credibility". ||| Cape Town - Capetonians will be able to “ride along” with metro police and...
View ArticlePeace preacher gunned down
Bullets tore into the gang pastor's body... but the will to live gave him the strength to somehow continue driving. ||| Cape Town - Seven or eight bullets tore into the maverick gang pastor and peace...
View ArticleBullets fly at packed Cape mall
Bullets flew and shoppers ran for cover as security guards and robbers exchanged gunfire in a busy Gugulethu mall. ||| Cape Town - Bullets flew and shoppers ran for cover as security guards and robbers...
View ArticleFired cop probed for more crimes
A former Steenberg police officer arrested for attempted housebreaking is also being investigated for other crimes, police said. ||| Cape Town - A former Steenberg police officer arrested for attempted...
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