Nicola Daniels

Multimedia Journalist, Cape Times

Why Mandela Day matters today

Nicola Daniels|Published

Amidst corruption and high unemployment, South Africans are urged to reflect on the true spirit of Mandela Day. Activists and scholars share insights on how to honour ...

Foodborne illness outbreak in Cape Town restaurant prompts calls for improved food safety

Nicola Daniels|Published

An investigation reveals that poor food handling and hygiene practices may have led to a foodborne disease outbreak in a Cape Town restaurant, prompting urgent calls ...

PEPFAR funding exempt from Trump's proposed cuts to foreign aid

Nicola Daniels and Reuters|Published

As us President Donald Trump proposes significant cuts to foreign aid, PEPFAR funding emerges as a crucial exception, raising questions about the future of HIV/AIDS ...

Tariffs, AGOA, but still no ambassador

Nicola Daniels|Published

Amid rising tariffs and the threat of losing AGOA status, the ANC and DA clash over Mcebisi Jonas's role as Special Envoy to the US, revealing deeper issues within ...

Mother takes school to Equality Court and CCMA after child's suicide attempt

Nicola Daniels|Published

A mother is fighting back after her daughter's suicide attempt, claiming that the school's actions contributed to the incident. Now, she is taking her case to the ...

Capetonians pay mayor's legal costs in intimidation case

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Nicola Daniels|Published

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces harassment allegations, with the City covering his legal costs in a case reportedly stemming from a neighbourhood dispute.

Lawyer struck off the roll for misappropriation of R50 000 in property deal

Nicola Daniels|Published

Lawyer Deon Jakobus Beukman has been struck off the roll of legal practitioners after being found guilty of misappropriating R50 000 meant for a property transaction ...

Staff concerns prompt justice department visit to Cape Town Master’s Office

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Acting Chief Master will visit the Cape Town Master’s Office to address staff complaints, including a toxic work environment and severe staff shortages highlighted ...

Religious leaders, political parties unite against gang violence

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Muslim Judicial Council has called for a united response to escalating gang violence in the Cape Flats, following a meeting with stakeholders.

Ramaphosa not concerned by Steenhuisen's absence from National Dialogue meeting

Nicola Daniels|Published

GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron calls for accountability among Government of National Unity partners following DA leader John Steenhuisen's absence from the ...

GEMS outlines plans to address discrimination against black healthcare providers

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems) has taken steps to enhance its Fraud, Waste, and Abuse management framework following a critical investigation that ...

Exploring 'Ons vir jou': a photographic artwork capturing South Africa's Reconciliation Day at the Voortrekker Monument

Nicola Daniels|Updated

Discover 'Ons vir jou' (2025), a striking photographic artwork by Lily van Rensburg and Haroon Gunn-Salie that captures the essence of South Africa’s politically ...

Young soccer stars can teach Bafana Bafana a thing or two on global stage

Nicola Daniels|Published

Cape Town's Life Zone Sports Academy under-12 soccer team has made the nation proud by winning gold at the Piteå Summer Games in Sweden, competing against 91 teams ...

Health bodies urge implementation of report on racial bias in medical aid schemes

Nicola Daniels|Published

After years of investigation, a landmark report reveals systemic racial discrimination against black healthcare providers in South Africa, urging immediate action ...

Hawks eye Kommetjie submarine tragedy

Nicola Daniels|Published

Romero Hector, widower of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector, fights for justice following the tragic Kommetjie submarine incident that claimed three lives. As ...

City, researchers at loggerheads over ‘chronic pollution’

Nicola Daniels|Published

New evidence from a UCT study accuses Cape Town officials of distorting scientific findings to conceal severe pollution in local waterways, raising serious public ...

Standard Bank suspends marketing manager after drug and firearms arrest

Nicola Daniels|Updated

Standard Bank has suspended marketing manager Raed Cupido following his arrest in a significant drug and firearms bust.

Allegations against senior police officers devastating to SAPS members, says Popcru

Nicola Daniels|Published

Concerns over accountability in South Africa's law enforcement deepen as allegations of corruption involving senior officials emerge, prompting calls for an independent ...

Sassa ‘review’ leaves thousands of desperate beneficiaries in limbo

Nicola Daniels|Published

Thousands of elderly South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are devastated as their grant payments are abruptly cut, forcing them into long, ...

Medical schemes racially targeted black healthcare providers

Nicola Daniels|Published

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi vows to combat racial discrimination in South Africa's healthcare system, following alarming findings from the Section 59 Investigation ...

Construction suspended at Franschhoek restaurant due to safety regulation breaches

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a stern warning to contractors following the suspension of construction at Haute Cabrière in Franschhoek due to ...

Gugulethu mass shooting suspect released from prison days before attack

Nicola Daniels|Published

Residents of Gugulethu are left reeling after Lungile 'Fire' Anthony Madolo, the man accused of a mass killing that left eight dead, was released from prison just ...

Community unites for peace in Mitchells Plain after deadly gun violence

Nicola Daniels|Published

Hundreds gathered in Mitchell’s Plain for a peace motorcade, uniting against a surge of gun violence that has left the community devastated. Organised by local residents ...

DA still mum on axed Andrew Whitfield's replacement

Nicola Daniels|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa is still awaiting a replacement for axed Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield, who was dismissed for a controversial trip to the US without ...

Business Forum ready to fight extortion claims

Nicola Daniels|Published

The Philippi Business Forum vehemently denies extortion allegations as the City of Cape Town secures an interim interdict to protect the MyCiTi construction project. ...