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Drug bust in Khayelitsha | Woman arrested with R1 million worth of mandrax tablets
Western Cape police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Khayelitsha, seizing mandrax tablets worth R1 million during a raid on a suspected drug facility.
Rape accused pastor told victim ‘no-one would touch him because he was God’
The 51-year-old pastor made another bail application appearance at the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court on Friday with more charges added to his docket.
Pastor's rape allegations prompt Khayelitsha residents to demand church closure
It’s alleged the pastor claimed he could heal his female congregation members using sexual intercourse and raped them.
Geordin Hill-Lewis: building a City of Hope in Cape Town
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis outlines ambitious plans to transform the city into a beacon of hope for all residents, focusing on infrastructure and poverty alleviation.
Nkanini residents face week-long power outage after Eskom contractors targeted
Nkanini residents will endure another week without electricity after Eskom suspended services due to armed attacks on contractors.
ANC supporters rally for action on unemployment and crime
Supporters of the African National Congress gathered in Mandela Park Stadium to express their concerns about unemployment and crime, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action.
The national democratic revolution is incomplete, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasises the need for intensified efforts to achieve the vision of the Freedom Charter and address unemployment and inequality in South Africa
ANC Youth League president criticises Zuma as ‘counter-revolutionary’
Collen Malatji condemns Jacob Zuma and Solly Mapaila, calling for unity within the ANC to combat counter-revolutionaries.
Mbalula promises disciplinary action against ill-disciplined ANC members
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula vows to enforce discipline among party members, promising disciplinary hearings for those who fail to comply.
ANCYL challenges ANC in the Western Cape to be an active opposition
ANC Youth League president says the DA-led government in the Cape Town is overseeing a very poor population that is in majority in the townships and farms.
Police committee slams VIP officers' handling of Khayelitsha man caught in ANC 'scuffle'
The committee has highlighted the need for accountability within the SAPS in its previous engagement, especially considering the number of incidents involving SAPS members and their abuse of power.
Can the ANC rise from the ashes after its January 8 Statement?
The ANC faces significant challenges as it approaches its January 8 Statement, with declining support and internal divisions. Can the party rejuvenate itself and reclaim its position as a leader in South Africa?
KZN and Mpumalanga not sending branches to Jan 8 rally in Cape Town
Provincial party spokesperson Mafika Mndebele said the party had not planned to bus people to the rally, citing the possibility of road accidents as they will travel 1600 km to Cape Town.
'Leave now!' Cape Town man's angry confrontation with ANC officials on campaign trail goes viral
Tensions flared in a Khayelitsha home after an irate resident told ANC officials to leave, as the party drums up support ahead of its 113th anniversary celebrations.
'Dear little one': Bravo Le Roux pens heartfelt letter to unborn child
Award-winning rapper Bravo Le Roux pens an emotional letter to his unborn child, sharing his fears, hopes, and unwavering love as he prepares for the journey of fatherhood.
Cape Town kidnapper, extortionist jailed for 13 years
A Cape Town man was sentenced to 13 years in prison for kidnapping and extortion, after demanding a R400,000 ransom from his victims' family in November 2022.
Clover Mama Afrika matriarch feeds Khayelitsha community
Nolitha Ndalasi, a member of Clover Mama Afrika, is transforming her Khayelitsha community by providing meals, mentorship, and sustainable projects for children and families.
Can 2025 be the year SA fixes its affordable housing crisis? These experts hope so
Local property and housing experts at the forefront of the drive to solve the affordable housing crisis reveal their hopes for the sector for the new year
Climbing Cape Town’s property ladder almost impossible for the poor
Lack of title deeds, amongst other issues, keep many South Africans out of the formal property market. If the country gets it right, however, it could be the biggest Black Economic Empowerment programme.
Cape Town’s poor spend almost half their salaries getting to work, with nothing left for housing
The city’s spatial mismatch, a legacy of apartheid planning, continues to keeps the poor out of the property market. What can be done to create a more functional city?
Cape Town’s updated integrated transport plan up for comment
The plan outlines the strategies and plans for the period 2023 to 2028 to improve transport in Cape Town, including “access to a range of transport choices that are sustainable and dignified to keep Capetonians moving”.
Extortion rackets run amok - what can be done?
Construction mafia target not only big construction sites, but also those of smaller backyard developers. Here Jens Horber of Isandla Institute gives valuable insights as to what can be done.
Premier Winde and MEC Marais praise SAPS for thwarting planned cash-in-transit robbery
He praised the effectiveness of intelligence and evidence-based policing in preventing crime and making strides in the fight against violence
Educating kids in Khayelitsha about animal care
Mdzananda Animal Clinic plans to broaden its educational efforts by partnering with community book clubs, other non-profit organisations, and grassroots groups
SACP to hold its anniversary rally in Cape Town
The SACP was founded as the Communist Party of South Africa at its inaugural conference in Cape Town between July 30 and August 1, 1921.