Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

DA announces more Western Cape mayoral candidates

Wendy Dondolo|Published

DA provincial Leader Tertuis Simmers said the party is building on earlier announcements as it prepares its campaign machinery across the province.

Julius Mkhwanazi has his day in court

Rapula Moatshe and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Mkhwanazi’s arrest on Saturday followed damning allegations that emerged during his three days of testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, linking him ...

Disaster teams respond to flooding in parts of Cape Town

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Disaster teams are on the ground in Cape Town, assessing the damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding in vulnerable communities, urging residents to stay vigilant. ...

Judge President Mbenenge's actions “grossly inappropriate” - JSC

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces serious consequences as the JSC finds him guilty of gross misconduct, revealing ethical breaches and a troubling power imbalance. ...

Judge Taswell Papier: A pillar of justice in South Africa

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa's judiciary mourns the loss of Judge Taswell Papier, a revered figure in human rights and constitutional law, whose legacy of compassion and justice ...

SA receives first batch of new HIV prevention medicine Lenacapavir

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The medicine, a six-monthly injectable, is part of the country’s integrated and people-centred HIV prevention strategy, aimed at reducing new infections and sustaining ...

South Africa's crime crisis: Over 26,000 deaths annually rival war zones

Marsha Dean and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Parliament’s security cluster has backed the deployment of the military while warning it is no long-term solution.

Western Cape ramps up FMD vaccination campaign

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Western Cape government has received 100,000 additional vaccine doses to combat the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, enhancing its vaccination campaign to protect ...

Proposal to rename UWC as Allan A Boesak University gains momentum

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A formal proposal to rename the University of the Western Cape after liberation theologian Allan Boesak coincides with his 80th birthday, recognising his profound ...

Paarl hospital fire may have been sparked by electrical cooling unit

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A fire at Paarl Hospital was swiftly contained by emergency services, with all patients safely evacuated and no injuries reported.

Vigilante attack in Philippi: Police seek to identify victims

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Police have launched a murder investigation after three unidentified men were killed and set alight in what appears to be an act of vigilante justice in Philippi's ...

Remembering Sharna Fernandez: A legacy of service in the Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Sharna Fernandez, former Western Cape provincial Speaker and MEC for Social Development, is remembered for her unwavering dedication to public service and advocacy ...

Fake SPCA inspector handed 12-month prison sentence

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A Cape Town man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraud, forgery and impersonation after he attempted to secure employment as an SPCA inspector using ...

MEC warns of a silent human trafficking crisis in the Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Social Development MEC Jaco Londt warns of a hidden human trafficking crisis in the province, urging greater awareness and action during a recent conference.

22 dead, 16 injured in weekend of violence on Cape Flats

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A devastating weekend of violence across Cape Flats communities has left 22 dead and 16 critically injured.

Milnerton High pupils expected in court for viral bullying incident

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Eight teenagers linked to a shocking bullying incident at Milnerton High School face criminal charges in court today after a video of them assaulting a Grade 10 ...

Western Cape records more than 500 household product poisoning cases in six months

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Health officials warn parents in the Western Cape as over 500 poisoning cases linked to household products are reported in just six months, with children under five ...

Mozambican man to spend month in jail before being deported after Sea Point owl attack

Wendy Dondolo|Published

A Mozambican man has been convicted for the brutal attack on a protected Spotted Eagle Owl in Sea Point, sending a strong message against animal cruelty.

Cape Town's temperatures set to soar on Tuesday

Wendy Dondolo|Published

On Tuesday, Cape Town will face a heatwave, with temperatures soaring into the high 20s and early 30s. Residents are urged to take precautions to safeguard their ...

Thrive by Five Index reveals South African children lagging in early education

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Thrive by Five Index reveals that many South African children are starting school unprepared, with urgent reforms needed to address disparities in early education. ...

‘Gravely concerned’: Cape Town mayor calls on police minister to fix Anti-Gang Unit crisis

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis urges the Acting National Police Minister to allocate emergency resources to the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit, which is struggling with ...

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 ...