1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (794+ words) The first batch of baboon-proof bins will be delivered to some of the most affected communities in Cape Town’s Far South later this month, as work also gets under way on a new northern boundary fence aimed at keeping baboons…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (302+ words) The National Sea Rescue Institute has confirmed that the body of one of the men who disappeared at Strand Beach on Wednesday has washed up near Lourens River on Thursday morning. Spokesperson Craig Lambinon advised that the man was declared…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (250+ words) Batten down the hatches in the Cape Winelands and the Overberg. That’s the call from local authorities with adverse weather expected in those regions from tomorrow, Thursday, into Friday. It has issued a Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall over parts…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (227+ words) Cape Town has been named Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at the World Travel Awards Africa 2026 Gala Ceremony in Zanzibar. The awards ceremony was held on Friday night. Often called the Oscars of Tourism, the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (638+ words) Massive crowds are heading to Cape Town this Saturday. The Springboks and All Blacks return to the Mother City for a major clash. The match at DHL Stadium is already sold out, with a capacity crowd of 62 000 expected for the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (166+ words) A new Home Affairs office has opened at Cape Town’s Civic Centre, offering residents appointment-only services. The office, on the second floor next to the City’s cash office, is the first of its kind to be hosted by a municipality....

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (302+ words) Western Cape serious violent crime unit detectives have arrested two suspects on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, following the killing of Knysna councillor and former Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa last Wednesday. The arrested men, aged 39 and 46, were apprehended on Saturday,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (208+ words) Detectives are continuing their investigation into an elderly couple’s alleged attempt to “buy a child”. A Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Andre Traut, said officers were alerted to the incident in Table View where the couple reportedly approached a babysitter…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (206+ words) The team on board S.A. Agulhas II have arrived safely at Marion Island. The M83 team arrived earlier this month. They are ready to reactivate the base following an evacuation of the previous team from the island earlier this year. After a…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) The Malmesbury minor facing charges for the alleged sexual exploitation of children, as part of an international online extremist group, is expected to undergo a mental evaluation. That was the recommendation of the district surgeon after the 16-year-old went for…...