Former SAPS employee jailed for corrupt traffic fine scheme

Staff Reporter|Published

A former police officer who served 16 years with SAPS has been sentenced to six years in prison after exploiting a motorist over traffic fines.

SA marks another historic step in battle against HIV/AIDS

Staff Reporter|Published

The BRILLIANT 011 trial at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation site at Groote Schuur Hospital enrolled its first participant this week, marking a major milestone in ...

Water on the way from PG Bison boreholes to Knysna Water Treatment Plant

Staff Reporter|Published

Motorists were urged to proceed with caution in the area, as water extraction was taking place adjacent to the N2 near the Karatara turn-off.

Cape Flats youth team makes history with Cape2Rio yacht race victory

Staff Reporter|Published

The Alexforbes Angel Wings team—comprising young sailors from the Cape Flats—has overcome significant challenges to claim first place on handicap in the 2025 Cape2Rio ...

R20 million emergency funding to tackle Knysna's water crisis as Day Zero looms

Staff Reporter|Published

DWS has also provided funding to Knysna Municipality for feasibility studies for a new small local dam to meet its longer-term needs.

Hawks investigate killing of off-duty police officer in Philippi

Staff Reporter|Published

The Hawks have taken over the investigation into the killing of an off-duty police officer in Brown's Farm, Philippi. The 48-year-old officer was shot in the upper ...

Suspected arsonist caught on CCTV setting fire to M5 vegetation

Staff Reporter|Published

Just after midnight on Saturday, the City’s Traffic Communications Centre, in conjunction with the Freeway Management System (FMS) cameras, identified a person setting ...

Iran's participation in Simon's Town naval drills draws US criticism

AFP and Staff Reporter|Published

It was unclear to what extent the Iranian vessels were involved in the exercises, which were justified by the South African navy as necessary to " ensure the safety ...

120 fish rescued from contaminated swimming pool in Fish Hoek

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors and Law Enforcement conducted a challenging six-hour rescue operation to save 120 fish from a contaminated swimming pool in Fish ...

Matric Class of 2025 makes history with 88% pass rate

Staff Reporter|Published

Releasing the official results on Monday, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said these results tell a clear story; that the system is more stable, participation ...

Four patients treated after chemical incident at Ecowize in Montague Gardens

Staff Reporter|Published

Four patients were treated following a chemical incident at Ecowize in Montague Gardens, prompting a swift response from Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services and hazmat ...

Quick-thinking Cape Town teens escape rip current at Yzerfontein beach

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Two 16-year-old Cape Town teens narrowly escaped a dangerous rip current at Pearl Bay Beach by using a bodyboard as a flotation device. NSRI Yzerfontein duty crew ...

Beyond the marks: Support for students during matric results season

Staff Reporter|Published

With matric results season bringing significant stress to students nationwide, mental health experts from SADAG and SACAP offer practical advice for learners and ...

Three arrested for Simon's Town and Fish Hoek break-ins

Staff Reporter|Published

Police have arrested three suspects linked to multiple housebreaking incidents in Simon's Town and Fish Hoek following intelligence-led operations.

Cape Town's alcohol confiscations surge during festive season

Staff Reporter|Published

Cape Town's alcohol confiscations surged to over 12,500 units this festive season, a significant increase from the previous year.

Back-to-school support: Haven Outreach fills 50 backpacks for Manenberg children

Staff Reporter|Published

Haven Outreach is stepping up to support 50 families in Manenberg by providing essential school supplies. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on ...

Fatal beach drownings spark warning ahead of school return

Staff Reporter|Published

Lifesaving South Africa urges beachgoers to stay vigilant and avoid unpatrolled beaches after five fatal drownings this January. With the back-to-school rush approaching, ...

DFFE clarifies: Hartenbos Estuary fish deaths not due to sewerage

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Following engagements with Mossel Bay Municipality, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment has revised its assessment of the Hartenbos Estuary fish ...

Child abandonment crisis: Eastern Cape MEC issues stern warning to neglectful parents

Staff Reporter|Published

More than 60 cases of child abandonment and sexual abuse were recorded in December alone in the Eastern Cape, prompting Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta to issue ...

Base jumper dies at Table Mountain as SANParks reiterates ban on extreme sport

Staff Reporter|Published

A fatal wingsuit BASE jumping incident at Table Mountain's Platteklip Gorge has prompted SANParks to reiterate its prohibition on the extreme sport within the national ...

Second aggressive seal euthanised in Plettenberg Bay following New Year's day attack

Staff Reporter|Published

A second seal has been euthanised in Plettenberg Bay after it attacked and injured two people during New Year's celebrations. This incident comes just a week after ...

Sewage discharge to blame for mass fish mortality in Mossel Bay, says DFFE

Staff Reporter|Updated

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says sewage discharge — not red tide — caused the devastating mass fish mortality in Hartenbos Estuary. ...

Four men saved from boat teetering on Grootdraai Dam spillway

Staff Reporter|Published

In a race against rushing water, four men clinging to their ski-boat at the edge of Grootdraai Dam's spillway—with a 40-metre drop below—were dramatically rescued ...

Cape Town hiker dies in hospital after tragic fall

Staff Reporter|Published

A hiker has died in hospital following a serious fall near Bailey's Kloof in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Despite swift action from Wilderness Search and Rescue teams ...

Milnerton house linked to human trafficking, suspect arrested

Staff Reporter|Published

A house in Milnerton, Cape Town, has been linked to a shocking human trafficking case, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old suspect found illegally in the country. ...