Nicola Daniels

Multimedia Journalist, Cape Times

Guardians of the sky: saving SA’s vultures

Nicola Daniels|Published

Discover how Danielle du Toit, a dedicated field officer with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, collaborates with farmers in the Karoo to create safer environments ...

Private security firm contracted to Armscor robbed of weapons

Nicola Daniels|Published

Armscor confirmed that weapons stolen in a recent robbery at the Institute for Maritime Technology were owned by a contracted private security firm.

Malema’s hate speech case may be decided by apex court – expert

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The EFF's intention to challenge the Equality Court's ruling on Julius Malema's hate speech could lead to a landmark case in the Constitutional Court, raising critical ...

Rise in housebreaking, theft of personal property, consumer fraud linked to poverty

Nicola Daniels|Published

New data from Statistics South Africa reveals a troubling rise in economic crimes, including housebreaking and consumer fraud, driven by financial desperation.

Rand-fixing case tests global reach of SA laws

Nicola Daniels|Published

South Africa's Constitutional Court is set to determine the applicability of the Competition Act to foreign banks accused of manipulating the rand-dollar exchange ...

Safety concerns for social workers after 54 attacks reported

Nicola Daniels|Published

Since April 2024, Cape Town has seen a troubling rise in violence against social workers, with 54 reported incidents including hijackings and intimidation. MEC Jaco ...

Health advocates fight back: Legal battle over US foreign aid cuts

Nicola Daniels|Published

Suspended foreign aid threatens lives as health advocates warn of irreversible harm from U. S. funding cuts. Legal challenges arise as the impact on vulnerable populations ...

Western Cape has second-highest number of protection order applications

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Over one million new protection order applications were filed across South Africa in the 2024/25 financial year, with the Western Cape reporting the second-highest ...

City defends DA's "cadre deployment" on Castle board

Nicola Daniels|Published

Opposition parties are up in arms over the DA-led City of Cape Town's controversial appointment of James-Brent Styan, the mayor’s chief of staff, to the Castle Control ...

Leading from the Wetlands: Nonkazimlo Mafa’s mission bridging conservation and community

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Nonkazimlo Mafa is proving that conservation is not just about protecting species, it’s about translating science into action.

UCT considers allegations of rape incident closed

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UCT has declared the matter closed following Deputy Minister Buti Manamela's inquiry into allegations of a student being raped and offered a degree in exchange for ...

Mckenzie takes ‘K-word’ fight to SAHRC’s doorstep

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Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie vehemently denies accusations of racism from the South African Human Rights Commission, labelling their actions as premature and ...

High Court orders City of Cape Town to pay over R8 million to contractor

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The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of Pro Khaya Construction, ordering the City of Cape Town to pay over R8 million following a lengthy legal battle ...

Attack on MPs exposes disparity in Saps response

Nicola Daniels|Published

THE brazen attack on three DA MPs in Philippi and the swift arrests that followed have laid bare a harsh truth for many poor residents living daily under the shadow ...

DA top brass to blame for party divisions in Beaufort West council, says axed councillor

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Political turmoil in Beaufort West as the DA's unilateral nomination of a mayor leads to unexpected consequences, resulting in ANC's Castro De Bruin taking the mayoral ...

TotalEnergies contemplates next move after offshore drilling setback

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TotalEnergies E&P South Africa faces a significant setback as a recent court ruling halts its offshore oil exploration plans, raising concerns over energy security ...

Human rights body's sights firmly on Mckenzie over K-word posts

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Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie is under scrutiny from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for offensive tweets, including the use ...

Inquest launched after three fishermen drown off Shelley Point

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Western Cape police have launched an inquest following a tragic incident where three fishermen drowned after their boat capsized off Shelley Point near St Helena ...

Cheetahs have ‘safe space’ in Sievert’s heart

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Olivia Sievert is breaking barriers in wildlife conservation, advocating for women's retention in the field, and leading successful cheetah reintroduction and relocation ...

Joy at last for first successful land restitution claimants

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After two decades of struggle, the Elandskloof community, South Africa's first successful land restitution claim, is poised to reclaim their land as the Western ...

SCA overturns ruling on WCED's record disclosure in unplaced learner case

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling compelling the Western Cape Education Department to provide detailed records regarding out-of-school learners. ...

Healthcare workers could be colluding with Operation Dudula

Lisa Isaacs and Nicola Daniels|Published

Allegations arise that healthcare workers are colluding with Operation Dudula to deny foreign nationals access to essential health services, raising serious concerns ...

DA fires councillor for helping ANC secure Beaufort West mayoral chain

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Castro De Bruin's unexpected election as mayor of Beaufort West marks a significant shift in the DA-led council, following the resignation of Sias Reynolds.

BELA battle far from over, Sadtu warns

Nicola Daniels|Published

SADTU accuses Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube of using the BELA Act regulations to sow confusion and delay implementation.

Another twist in Irish pub’s racism row

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape High Court has overturned a R1. 25 million defamation ruling against Christopher Logan, who accused Hanks Olde Irish Pub of racism. This decision ...