Manual processing for baggage, international arrivals at Cape Town International Airport after fire

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To avoid unnecessary congestion at the terminal, all passengers are strongly encouraged to check the ACSA App for real-time updates and contact their airline directly ...

Power restored at Cape Town International Airport following fire

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Operations have resumed at international departures, however, due to the earlier suspension, passengers should expect delays and schedule adjustments.

Ayanda Dayi handed four life terms for spree of violent crimes

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One of Dayi’s crimes that sent shockwaves through the country was when video footage emerged of three men in a Sasko bread truck who were shot at point-blank range ...

Gqeberha guesthouse owner sentenced to 10 years for carbon monoxide deaths

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Kevin Pretorius, owner of Kliphuis Guesthouse, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the tragic carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of two guests.

Antarctic visitor: Rare crabeater seal spotted on Cape's coastline

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A female crabeater seal, a species seldom seen in South African waters, was initially sighted at Baden Powell Drive and later in the Strand area.

Cape Town man receives maximum penalty for starving Boerboel dogs

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A Cape Town court has imposed the maximum sentence permitted by law in a distressing animal cruelty case where two Boerboels were found emaciated and suffering.

Public appeal: Hawks seek person of interest in elaborate investment swindle

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The Hawks have launched a public appeal to locate Princess Celerkosin Mseleku, a 51-year-old person of interest in a sophisticated investment fraud scheme that operated ...

Ride-hailing driver arrested in Parow with fake licence and forgery equipment

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A ride-hailing driver was arrested in Parow after officers discovered his fraudulent driver's licence and equipment to produce fake documents.

Drakenstein now under quarantine amid latest foot-and-mouth outbreak

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The latest quarantine measures in the Western Cape come days after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as a national disaster ...

Over 100 windows damaged in 'senseless' school vandalism

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Over 100 windows at a Western Cape school were deliberately damaged in an act of 'senseless criminality', says Education MEC David Maynier. Despite security improvements ...

Cape2Rio yacht crew safely home after dramatic sea rescue

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The Royal Cape Yacht Club confirmed that following the safe rescue of three crew - Sibusiso Sizatu, Tshepo Renaldo Mohale and Andrea Myburg - by the Motor Vessel ...

City banks on 'appropriate safety measures' after threats shut clinic

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The City of Cape Town said services at the Town Two facility were suspended to ensure that appropriate safety measures could be put in place.

City of Cape Town weighs legal options over electricity price increases

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South Africans will be saddled with electricity price hikes of 8.76% in the 2026/27 financial year, effective from April 1, and 8.83% for the 2027/28 financial year. ...

Vaccinations underway as province acts to curb FMD spread

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Agri Western Cape (AWC) and the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation Western Cape (RPOWC) said suspected FMD cases are under investigation in the Mfuleni, Makhaza, Kalkfontein, ...

Watch VideoHonest conversations helped Springbok Sevens side 'put respect back in the jersey'

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Led by a brace from Player of the Final Ryan Oosthuizen, South Africa edged out Fiji to reignite their 2026 HSBC SVNS title charge.

Special Tribunal orders release of five luxury cars seized during ‘Maumela raid’

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The Special Tribunal also found that the SIU should have disclosed all material facts including the registered owners of the vehicles when it had sought the preservation ...

Western Cape Government commits R100 million to procure FMD vaccines amid outbreak

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Provincial authorities also said suspected cases have been reported and inspected in George, Mossel Bay, Mfuleni, Makhaza, and Kalkfontein.

DA claims two crucial ANC wards in Western Cape by-elections

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DA Western Cape leader Tertuis Simmers said voters in the province have endorsed the DA’s delivery record.

Triumphant Cape2Rio sailing vessel sinks after dismasting, crew rescued

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The distance from safe harbour and the notorious unpredictability of the South Atlantic weather led to the final call of crew uplift and vessel abandonment.

Teenage pregnancies rise in Cape Town as City Health promotes early antenatal care

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In 2025, 22 097 women accessed City of Cape Town Health facilities for basic antenatal care - 1 230 were teenagers under 18.

St Francis Bay vessel fire sparks pollution fears

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The 40-foot vessel owned by Knysna Fishing Company sank on Monday, after a fire broke out while the vessel was at anchor off Paradise Beach in St Francis Bay.

Mayor's driver, bodyguard in court over murder of Air Force Sergeant

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Two VIP protection officers appeared briefly before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court charged with South African Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton's murder. Swanton ...

Cape Town intensifies water inspections to combat wastage and enforce by-laws

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Transgressors can be issued a spot fine ranging from R1500 to R5000, each time they are found violating the City's by-law.

Western Cape water crisis heads for disaster status

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The province also launched its Western Cape Water Resilience Strategy in October 2025 which is being steadily implemented.

5 Ways South Africa is bridging its digital infrastructure gaps

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Discover how South Africa is making strides to close the digital divide, with nearly 79% of the population online and five key initiatives aimed at expanding connectivity ...