Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

SASSA warns social grant beneficiaries of unlawful deductions

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SASSA has raised concerns over unlawful deductions from social grants, urging beneficiaries to report any suspicious activity.

R1 billion lost: Cape Town port delays jeopardise apple and pear exports

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape's apple and pear export industry faces a staggering R1 billion loss due to delays at Cape Town's port.

Cape Town’s iconic Seven Spur in Sea Point to close after 56 Years

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Seven Spur in Sea Point, the second-oldest Spur Steak Ranch in South Africa, is set to close its doors mid-August as it seeks a new location.

Bird flu outbreak in Western Cape: What you need to know to protect poultry and wildlife

Wendy Dondolo|Published

An outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza has been confirmed in the Western Cape, impacting both poultry and wild birds. Authorities urge immediate precautions ...

SASSA CEO orders senior managers to assist directly with August grant reviews amid fears of delays

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SASSA CEO Themba Matlou urges all executives to provide hands-on support to social grant beneficiaries during the critical August payment cycle, ensuring a seamless ...

Help police identify armed man who enquired about SAPS member's child at school

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Cape Town police are offering a R50 000 reward for information leading to the identification of an armed intruder who entered a Bellville school.

Stranded, injured hikers keep rescuers busy at the weekend

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Wilderness Search and Rescue teams in the Western Cape saved hikers stranded by swollen rivers and injuries over a dramatic weekend.

Tributes pour in for former Cape Town mayor Theresa Solomon

Staff Reporter and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Theresa Solomon, former Mayor of Cape Town and a dedicated activist, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and justice that continues to inspire ...

What to expect this week: Chilly temperatures and rain across South Africa

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africans should prepare for a week of cooler temperatures and isolated rain, as cold fronts sweep across the country.

Lentegeur businesses targeted by fake health officials

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Businesses in Lentegeur area are being warned about scammers posing as health inspectors, demanding payments for fraudulent certificates.

WC children under siege

Nicola Daniels and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Child protection week reveals a harrowing reality: over 700 children in the Western Cape have suffered gunshot wounds, while thousands more have been hospitalised ...

Experience a night on the streets: Help combat homelessness in South Africa

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Join U-turn Homeless Ministries on May 17 for ‘A Night on the Streets’ and help raise R1 million for homelessness solutions.

Cape Town butchery shut down after 17-year-old hospitalised from drinking acid in alleged prank

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalised after allegedly drinking acid from a cool drink bottle at a Mitchells Plain butchery, prompting a police investigation and the ...

Charges withdrawn against woman who allegedly killed her daughter’s rapist

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A 44-year-old Eastern Cape mother, who allegedly killed a man she caught raping her disabled daughter, has had all charges against her withdrawn. The NPA’s decision ...

Justice for Emaan Solomons: Gang members sentenced to 35 years for tragic murder

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Though the State had asked for life imprisonment, Judge Gayaat Da Silva Salie deviated from the prescribed minimum, citing the accused’s status as first offenders ...

Counseling for staff, learners after teacher's kidnapping

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Eastern Cape Education Department confirmed the educator's disappearance is being treated as a high-priority case, and a multidisciplinary team has been dispatched ...

UCT Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship winner sets bar high at Rondebosch Boys

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Rondebosch Boys' High School top student Muhammad Patel secured an exceptional nine distinctions with a 95. 33% average in the 2024 matric results.