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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. ...

Festive births: 171 babies celebrate their first Christmas in the Western Cape

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Zizibele Silo welcomed her baby girl at midnight on Christmas at Helderberg Hospital - the first of 171 Western Cape births and 1668 nationwide.

Seal posing rabies threat euthanised at Plettenberg Bay beach

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A seal exhibiting erratic behaviour and posing a potential rabies threat was euthanised at Plettenberg Bay, sparking safety concerns among beachgoers.

Lifesavers rescue child and adult from dangerous rip current at Fish Hoek Beach

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Four lifesavers at Fish Hoek Beach heroically rescued a child and an adult from a powerful rip current, showcasing the importance of swimming at lifeguarded beaches. ...

‘G20’ crowned South Africa’s Word of the Year

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Discover how 'G20' emerged as South Africa's Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the nation's political and economic landscape, alongside other notable terms that ...

Boerboel breeder fined R20 000 for illegal tail docking

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Carlene Coetzee was found guilty of animal maiming after NSPCA inspectors discovered seven puppies with maimed tails hidden on her property. The case reinforces ...

Cape Town road safety crisis: One death every 11 hours, 68% are pedestrians

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Friday was the worst day for crashes, followed by Tuesday; with most crashes happening during the morning peak (7am to 9am) and evening peak period (5pm to 6pm)

German hiker dies on Lion's Head as festive season brings increased trail risks

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As Cape Town's popular hiking trails become increasingly congested during the festive season, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) warns of specific dangers and provides ...

Eastern Cape sees alarming rise in drunk driving arrests ahead of Christmas

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The Department once again urges road users to act responsibly, plan ahead, make use of designated drivers or alternative transport, and remember that no journey ...

After 50 years, the Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard makes a comeback

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In a thrilling comeback for herpetology, researchers have discovered a Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard, a species last seen over 50 years ago, raising hopes for more ...

A special festive baby boom at Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn

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Experience the magic of new life and conservation this festive season at Cango Wildlife Ranch, where a baby boom of cheetah cubs, owlets, and more paints a heartwarming ...

Six-year-old Kiera O'Sullivan's ‘miracle recovery’ puzzles parents, doctors

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Kiera O'Sullivan, a six-year-old girl from Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, has made a miraculous recovery after a heavy log crushed part of her skull, returning to her ...

Annual Christmas luncheon to bring hope and joy to children in need

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With three kitchens in Heideveld, Bonteheuwel, and Blikkiesdorp driving the initiative, Hope for the Future is set to brighten the lives of hundreds of children. ...

Off-duty LEAP officer killed while assisting at accident scene on Jakes Gerwel Drive

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A 20-year-old off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme officer was tragically killed while selflessly assisting at an accident scene on Jakes Gerwel Drive. ...