Junior Mafia gang members sentenced for hit on abalone poacher

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Two Junior Mafia gang members have received lengthy prison sentences for the calculated assassination of an abalone poacher who refused to pay their extortion demands. ...

Outrage as 'Dunoon puppy seller' escapes police custody

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The SPCA is offering a R5 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of Ncubeko Hloni.

Fatal aircraft crash at Cape Town's Morningstar airfield claims two lives

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Two lives were tragically lost in a light aircraft crash at Cape Town's Morningstar airfield, prompting an investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority. ...

Emergency teams deployed as fires claim lives and homes in Western Cape

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Gift of the Givers has mobilised emergency teams to assist communities devastated by fires in the Western Cape, where hundreds have been left homeless and lives ...

Police statistics reveal crime challenges in Cape Town - gang activity a common thread

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Local leaders express urgency as crime statistics reveal ongoing challenges in Cape Town, highlighting the struggle against gang violence and the necessity for police ...

Budget-friendly strategies for stress-free festive cooking

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Discover how to alleviate the stress of holiday cooking with expert budgeting tips. Culinary expert Dave Yanisko shares strategies to create a festive dining experience ...

Understanding the Gen Z stare: the look that launched a thousand TikToks

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Explore the phenomenon of the Gen Z stare, as experts reveal how this seemingly blank expression reflects deeper social dynamics and expectations among today's youth. ...

Heroic firefighter saves choking baby in Brackenfell

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A Brackenfell family expresses heartfelt gratitude to firefighter Arlin Thielman, whose quick actions saved their four-month-old baby, Daniel, from a life-threatening ...

Victory for elderly woman abused by son-in-law

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Expressing her gratitude over the ruling, the woman said she feels like “she can begin to live her life again”.

Victory for multilateralism at SA’s G20

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Despite challenges to international cooperation, SA president Cyril Ramaphosa said a joint declaration by G20 leaders issued early in the meeting " reaffirms our ...

Hawks officer and Tembisa Hospital official arrested over R100 000 'gratification' to investigator

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We assure the public that investigations relating to corruption at Tembisa Hospital will continue without deterrence.

Watch VideoGraham Howes' family launches fundraising campaign for NSRI rescue boat in his memory

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The family of internationally renowned kiteboarder Graham Howes has initiated a fundraising campaign to establish a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) rescue boat ...

New smiles for young patients after reconstructive surgery

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A Parow mother praises the Smile Foundation and medical team after her son, Stephen, born with a cleft lip, undergoes transformative reconstructive surgery at Tygerberg ...

UCT Prof confirms, 3I/ATLAS is “acting like a comet and not something unusual”

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Local experts confirm that 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, behaves like a comet, dispelling theories of artificial origins. Discover how South Africa's MeerKAT ...

Uncovering the realities of fraud and how to combat it at Fraud Film Festival SA

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The Fraud Film Festival explores fraud in all its forms, from corruption and deception to integrity challenges; issues that both visibly and invisibly erode society. ...

Cape Town's festive safety plan prioritises gang-affected communities

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The City of Cape Town is rolling out a record festive season safety operation, with its recently-deployed 700 new officers bolstering the ranks of over 4 000 existing ...

Local heroes complete Wines2Whales to support St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care

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Two municipal employees, hailed as local heroes, completed the challenging Wines2Whales mountain biking race to raise funds for St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric ...

Major crackdown on counterfeit and unsafe goods: Air fryers, brake fluid, and expired food seized

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The NRCS has launched a significant campaign against counterfeit and unsafe products in South Africa, resulting in the seizure of air fryers, brake fluid, and counterfeit ...

The Countdown Begins: The Global Taste Festival Lands in Cape Town in 365 Days

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The Taste Festival has been the world's premier culinary event for more than 20 years, drawing hundreds of thousands of food enthusiasts each year with its unmatched ...

Navy Chief's criticism of defence funding prompts ministerial backlash

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In response to Lobese’s remarks, the Department of Defence and Military Veterans distanced itself from what it described as an “unfortunate outburst worst still ...

Former SARS employee sentenced to six years for tax fraud

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Over a period of 25 months, former SARS employee and registered tax practitioner, Michael Benson submitted eleven fraudulent VAT201 returns to SARS, claiming refunds ...

Proteas win completes magnificent SA sporting weekend

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Following the Springboks’ courageous 32-14 victory over Italy and Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 win over Zambia, the Proteas rewrote the record books in India with a 30-run ...

City weighs option to bring in new male following death of Rondevlei hippo, Brutus

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Brutus arrived at Rondevlei in November 1981, and was the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years. He was still producing offspring until ...

Westlake residents unite to rescue kittens

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When a cat gave birth in a Westlake roof, residents banded together to rescue the kittens, showcasing the power of community and compassion.

Triple murder in Mitchell's Plain, 3 bodies found in a VW Polo

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Western Cape Provincial SAPS Commissioner Thembisile Patekile condemns the latest triple murder in Mitchell's Plain, urging the community to assist police in their ...