Nicola Daniels

Multimedia Journalist, Cape Times

Parents up in arms over Cape Town high school operating without registration

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said when they became aware of the issue, the school was approached to register accordingly.

Violent crime poses threat to voter participation ahead of local elections

Nicola Daniels|Published

As local government elections approach, rising violent crime especially in gang-affected areas is raising fears that many South Africans may be too afraid to vote, ...

Vindicated teacher speaks of battle to clear her name

Nicola Daniels|Published

After nearly seven years of legal battles, Cape Town teacher Lee-Ann Snyders highlighted the emotional toll of her wrongful dismissal.

Bullying incidents prompt WCED intervention at Garlandale Primary School

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Western Cape Department of Education is set to visit a Cape Town primary school today to tackle rising bullying concerns, following alarming reports of a recent ...

Bush baby returns home after unexpected journey to Cape Town aboard festival truck

Nicola Daniels|Published

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of various animal welfare organisations, Maurice, a lesser bush baby, has safely returned to Johannesburg after a surprising adventure ...

Bredell faces backlash over proposed dissolution of Knysna Council at heated meeting

Nicola Daniels|Published

Amidst rising political tensions, stakeholders in Knysna voice strong opposition to MEC Anton Bredell's controversial proposal to dissolve the local municipality, ...

Restoration plans for Archbishop Desmond Tutu monument

Nicola Daniels|Published

The City of Cape Town is set to accept ownership of the Arch for Archbishop Desmond Tutu monument following community complaints about its deteriorating condition. ...

Knysna council prepared to fight administration bid in court

Nicola Daniels|Published

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is set to visit Knysna this week to evaluate the provincial government's controversial decision to place the municipality ...

Emotional meeting for parents following primary school sexual assault incident

Nicola Daniels|Updated

An emotional meeting unfolded as parents of two eight-year-olds came together for the first time after a distressing incident of alleged sexual assault at a Cape ...

Former Stellenbosch municipality acting director dismisses racism claims

Nicola Daniels|Published

Alexander Kannemeyer, the former acting director of Corporate Services at Stellenbosch Municipality, vehemently denies racism allegations, calling them a 'witch-hunt' ...

Police investigate sexual assault of eight-year-old boy at Cape Town primary school

Nicola Daniels|Published

An eight-year-old boy's traumatic experience at a Cape Town primary school has led to a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault by a fellow pupil, raising ...

The harsh reality behind DA-led City's ‘Best-Run’ image

Nicola Daniels|Published

Service delivery is not the order of the day for all Cape Town's residents who live in inhumane living conditions. Neglected communities are left in darkness, danger, ...

Traffic officers voice concerns over proposed metro police merger

Nicola Daniels|Published

Traffic officers express deep concerns over the City's plan to merge their services into a new municipal police force, fearing job security and changes to their ...

D-Day for Madlanga Commission

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System begins its first public hearings in Pretoria ...

Urgent reforms needed to save State-owned companies

Nicola Daniels|Published

Minah Tong-Mongalo's recent PhD thesis reveals that without immediate reforms to curb political interference, South Africa's state-owned companies are on a perilous ...

Petition highlights cyclist safety concerns over tour buses on Chapman’s Peak

Nicola Daniels|Published

Amid rising concerns over cyclist safety on Chapman’s Peak Drive, a petition by a cyclist calling for action against tour buses, while a major tour operator defends ...

DA’s Knysna intervention under scrutiny

Nicola Daniels|Published

The ANC in the Western Cape says the provincial government's decision to place Knysna Municipality under administration is “informed by narrow party political interests" ...

Zungula questions Rhoode SAPS outcome

Mashudu Sadike and Nicola Daniels|Published

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula criticises the ANC for allegedly protecting its members after Major-General Wally Rhoode was cleared of misconduct related to an investigation ...

335 days, 20 200km through 19 countries for cystic fibrosis awareness

Nicola Daniels|Published

At just 15, Théotime Massot learned about cystic fibrosis through a family friend. Now, at 24, he has embarked on an incredible 335-day cycling journey across 19 ...

Commission for Gender Equality welcomes 'progressive' ruling that husbands can now take wives’ surname

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Constitutional Court has made a landmark ruling that challenges traditional gender norms by allowing men the right to adopt their wives' surnames, a decision ...

Stellenbosch Municipality under fire for failing to appoint crucial director

Nicola Daniels|Published

The vacant position of Corporate Services Director at Stellenbosch Municipality is believed to be at the centre of the storm surrounding the suspension of Alexander ...

Illegal alcohol more difficult to detect, says Liquor Brand owners Association

Nicola Daniels|Published

Police have arrested seven Somali nationals in Klapmuts following the discovery of a large illegal alcohol manufacturing facility, raising alarms about the growing ...

Stellenbosch Municipality mum on transformation

Nicola Daniels|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality faces scrutiny over its senior management's racial composition following a leaked video where Acting Director Alexander Kannemeyer questions ...

More organisations join legal battle to stop City of Cape Town's tariff hikes

Nicola Daniels|Published

SA1st Forum joins the court challenge against Cape Town's new fixed rate charges in court, arguing that the increases threaten the affordability of household maintenance ...

DA’s ‘selective outrage’ exposed

Nicola Daniels|Published

Stellenbosch Municipality, under scrutiny for its racial transformation efforts, faces a new controversy as it disciplines a whistleblower who raised concerns about ...