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- US and Iran move closer to peace talks as Gulf tensions ease
After months of escalating conflict across the Middle East, there are fresh signs that diplomacy could once again take centre stage. Officials from the United States and Iran are reportedly preparing for high-level talks in Oman, with regional mediators working behind the scenes to bring both sides back to the… Read more » - How South African drivers could Lose their licences
South African motorists are one step closer to a major change in the way traffic offences are handled, with the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Act officially coming into effect. Although the Act was proclaimed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 1 July, one of its most significant… Read more » - Man accused of killing wife and two daughters in UK arrested in South Africa
A man wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife and two young daughters in the United Kingdom has been arrested in South Africa, bringing an international manhunt to a dramatic halt. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed on Friday that Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, was arrested in… Read more » - Mitchells Plain cart horse seized after frightening crash leaves animal badly injured
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has seized a severely injured cart horse in the Portland area of Mitchells Plain, Cape {town} Etc reports. This operation followed a report of the animal collapsing after colliding with a metal gate, raising alarms over both animal welfare and legal regulations regarding cart horse… Read more » - Tragedy strikes South African football as Jayden Adams passes away at 25
In a tragic turn of events for the South African football community, it has been reported that Jayden Adams, a rising star in the sport, has passed away at the tender age of 25. The news, confirmed by reputable sources such as Soccer Laduma and eNCA, has plunged fans and… Read more » - City’s law enforcement escort unit faces overwhelming requests as crime surges
The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Escort Unit has responded to an impressive 10,700 requests over the past twelve months. This surge in demand highlights the urgent need for protection services as violent crime poses significant threats to municipal workers and service providers. A year prior, the City allocated… Read more » - Parole officers are drowning in cases
Words: GroundUp / The Outlier South Africa’s parole officers are overburdened. On average across the country, there are 87 parolees / probationers per monitoring officer. The Department of Correctional Services’ ideal ratio is 30 per officer. Four years ago, the ratio was 58 parolees per officer. The number of monitoring… Read more » - South African rugby mourns rising star after tragic death in France
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Béziers tighthead prop Luqobo ‘Bibo’ Makwedini has tragically passed away in France at the age of 20. The South African rugby star, who shot to fame with a charming Internet chant during his school days at Wynberg Boys’ High, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest… Read more » - Cape Town retains title of South Africa’s highly financially sustainable metro
Cape Town has once again distinguished itself as the only metropolitan municipality in South Africa designated as ‘highly financially sustainable’, according to the latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index (MFSI) unveiled by Ratings Afrika on 9 July. The recognition arrives amidst a challenging backdrop for many other municipalities facing significant financial… Read more » - Repairs under way on Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton
Residents and visitors using the Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton can expect construction activity over the coming months as the City of Cape Town begins rehabilitation work aimed at extending the lifespan of the well-used crossing. The project, which started this week, is expected to run until 1 December 2026,… Read more »
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