UK Water Regulator’s Advice on Muslim Ablution Sparks Debate
The UK’s water industry regulator, Ofwat, has advised Muslims to reduce the amount of water used during ablution, the ritual…
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Home Affairs Opens New Civic Centre Office in Cape Town
Cape Town residents can now access Department of Home Affairs services at the Civic Centre, making it easier to manage…
16-Year-Old Tashreeq Titus from Hanover Park Begins 20 Days of Radiation Treatment
Sixteen-year-old Tashreeq Titus from Hanover Park is beginning another difficult chapter in his battle against an aggressive cancer affecting his…
South Peninsula High School outlasts 16 other schools from across Cape Town to win inaugural Radio 786 quiz
Tauriq Salie | Seventeen schools walked into the Groote Schuur High School Auditorium in Newlands looking to test themselves against…
Allegations of inappropriate conduct against Silvertown school staff member
The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed that it is aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a staff member…
Aunt and her boyfriend arrested in 5 year-old child’s murder
Police have confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man in connection with the murder of a…
Malmesbury teenager flagged by FBI, arrested over alleged links to international child exploitation network
A 16-year-old boy suspected of links to an international online child exploitation network has been arrested in Malmesbury in the…
A 24-hour standoff between SAPS and Robertson Gunman ends after Special Task Force Intervenes
A 40-year-old man has been killed following a prolonged armed standoff and exchange of gunfire with police at a farm…
Bothasig Drug Dealer Gets R150k Bail
The 29-year-old Bothasig man accused of possessing a massive drug stash worth an estimated R10 million has been granted bail.…
SASSA deploys 1,000 contract workers amid growing concerns over long queues and poor service
The Department of Social Development says it is taking steps to ease pressure on South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)…
Maintenance Work Underway at Cable Car
Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain is undergoing its annual maintenance, with SANParks teams working across trails, safety infrastructure and conservation…
Court Rejects Fresh Challenge to Moslem Cemetery Board Election Process
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an application by Dr Tolgah Bassier seeking access to the Moslem Cemetery Board’s…
22-year-old man Arrested in Mfuleni with a Firearm
Police in Mfuleni have arrested a 22-year-old man after he was found in possession of a firearm and 36 rounds…
Andrea Johnson defends IDAC’s conduct as Madlanga Commission probes Crime Intelligence investigations
The head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, has defended the directorate’s handling of high-profile investigations…
Weapons and Drugs Seized at Suspected Gang House Uncovered in Bothasig:
The Bothasig Community Policing Forum has welcomed a major breakthrough by SAPS following an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the…
Father Sentenced for Raping Three of His Daughters
A Malemesbury father has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his three daughters. The 52-year-old appeared in the Malmesbury…
No Foul Play Suspected following Death of Jayden Adams, 25
By Kauthar Bassadien | South African football is in mourning following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder…
Police probe fatal shooting of Somali shopkeeper in Bonteheuwel amid extortion claims
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old Somali spaza shop owner in Bonteheuwel, while community leaders have raised…
Treasury withholds funding to three Western Cape municipalities over financial management concerns
National Treasury has temporarily withheld its July 2026 equitable share allocations to three Western Cape municipalities, citing persistent failures in…
Mitchells Plain Couple Arrested for Fraud in SANZAF Sponsored Qur’aan Memorisation Programmes
A couple accused of defrauding non-profit organisation, Sanzaf, of more than R170,000 is expected to appear in the Cape Town…