Suspect to appear in court for Table Mountain blaze
Soon after announcing that a suspect would be appearing in court in relation to a fire on the front face of Table Mountain, firefighters were at it again in battling yet another blaze, this time at the Clovelly mountainous area (Trappieskop)
Urgent bid to stop cut of 2 407 teacher posts in Western Cape fails
A day before 2 407 teacher posts were to be terminated by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the Special Action Committee for Education (SAC) appeared in court where an urgent interdict application was heard.
St Luke’s in-patient unit to close, will continue with home care
St Luke’s Combined Hospices has emphasised that while its in-patient unit in Kenilworth will be closing, services rendered to patients and their families will continue.
Christmas vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and free Palestine
For more than a year, undeterred by the intense heat or heavy downpours, a number of people have gathered each week on the steps of the St. George’s Cathedral in protest over the mass murder in Gaza by Israel, and to express solidarity with the people of Palestine and their struggle to attain freedom.
Festive season security ramped up: Law enforcement out in numbers around Cape Town
Western Cape Police Commissioner, Thembesile Patekile, conducted a number of walkabouts, flanked by a large contingent of police officers and metro, traffic, and other officers.
Broad smiles for children at Seawinds Christmas party
All hands were on deck as around 80 children were treated to a special Christmas party at the Seawinds Community Centre, on Sunday.
Gift of the Givers responds to five informal settlement fires in five days
A fire in the Kosovo informal settlement in Philippi has displaced over 100 people after destroying over 40 structures.
Tremors hit Cape Town after earthquake, did you feel it?
Eerste River mom Michelle Linnert, 45, described the tremor as both scary and confusing, saying it caused her to question her own sanity.
Drone technology boosts fire management at Table Mountain
The use of drone technology has greatly enhanced and supplemented fire management at Table Mountain National Park (TMNP).
Call to volunteers for a safer Table Mountain
The SANParks has put out a call for interested persons and organisations to join the Volunteer Safety Services (VSS) Forum, to ensure greater safety and security at the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP).
St. George’s Cathedral welcomes new Dean
Considered the “People’s Cathedral” in the bustling Cape Town Central, whose presence and worship is rooted in Struggle, inclusivity, and global and interfaith solidarity, St George’s Cathedral has announced The Venerable Terrence Lester as Dean-elect.
New police constables welcomed amid busy festive, cops also destroy 20 000 litres of liquor
Cape SAPS management, destroy 20 000 litres of confiscated liquor in the midst of a busy festive season, while also holding a welcoming ceremony for 900 newly-appointed constables in the Western Cape
Freedom fighter Madoda Myoli laid to rest on home soil
The mortal remains of yet another Struggle stalwart was laid to rest on home soil following repatriation, an act to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice by facilitating a dignified burial and final resting place in their home country.
Groote Schuur Hospital spreads some festive season joy
The sounds of Christmas carols and familiar local songs wafted through the corridors and wards of Groote Schuur Hospital, as healthcare workers and staff distributed care packages.
Concerns over proposed mixed-use development at Athlone Stadium parking lot
Athlone residents and traders have questioned why the City of Cape Town would propose a mixed use development at the parking lot south of the Athlone Stadium along Klipfontein Road, adding that this would cause further congestion and increased safety risks.
South African citizens imprisoned in Mauritius for drug trafficking
The South African High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius, Hlamalani Manzini, has alerted a delegation from the Department of Social Development (DSD) over the high number of South Africans imprisoned in Mauritius for drug trafficking.
Tour guides lament Table Mountain fast-track system
Tour guides have questioned the “fairness” in the use of a fast-tracking ticketing system at Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company, allowing visitors pressed for time to pay extra to avoid long queues.
National Consumer Commission issues notices over Western Cape food labelling
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued Compliance Notices to various Western Cape food suppliers found largely to have contravened Section 24 of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Alleged bomb found at Jewish Community Centre under investigation
According to Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies executive director, Daniel Bloch, the device, which had allegedly been thrown onto the property, had failed to detonate.
Silent protest commemorates genocide victims
The protest, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), was largely silent to allow for the names of some of the over 40000 known Palestinians to have been killed in Gaza to be read aloud.
5-year-old to be repatriated to SA following years in Mauritian prison
A 5-year-old child who has spent their entire life inside a prison in the Republic of Mauritius will soon be repatriated to South Africa.
Freedom fighter Bethuel Tamana laid to rest on home soil
A Special Provincial Funeral was held for anti-apartheid Struggle stalwart, Bethuel Tamana, on Sunday, who was finally laid to rest on home soil following the repatriation of his mortal remains.
Prof Brian Williams new poetry book launched: ‘Flowers consume war’ offers reflection on peace
The official launch of the poetry book took place at the Old Mutual Auditorium, Pinelands, on Saturday.
Massive Trafalgar High School reunion this weekend
Trafalgar High School in District Six will host a reunion this weekend, bringing together former teachers and learners from the late 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, to gather for an afternoon of reminiscing and reconnection.
Nearly 200 000 spaza shops inspected, over 1 000 spaza shops shut down
Nearly 200 000 spaza shops have been inspected since President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on the deaths of several children due to foodborne illnesses on November 15.