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- Look: ‘Mama, look at your children’ – Siya Kolisi celebrates brother’s big moment
Siya Kolisi has shared his pride after his younger brother, Liyema Kolisi, received his first car, celebrating the moment in an emotional social media post. The Springbok captain reflected on their upbringing and paid tribute to their late mother, expressing gratitude for how far their family has come. View… Read more » - South African AI founders get local funding boost
Sygnia‘s Magda Wierzycka has announced a venture capital fund aimed at stopping South African AI startups from relocating overseas, promising seed capital and hands-on support for homegrown teams, reports Cape {town} Etc. Magda Wierzycka is the co-founder and chief executive of Sygnia Ltd, one of South Africa’s largest asset management… Read more » - Rangers enhance security with safety walk in Table Mountain National Park
This past weekend, Table Mountain National Park Rangers, alongside the SANParks Honorary Rangers – Table Mountain Region and the K9 unit, conducted a significant safety walk stretching from Kleinplaas Dam to Ocean View. The primary aim was to enhance visibility in the area and deter illegal activities, a vital action… Read more » - Camps Bay murder: Police release images, ask public help
Police are asking for help after an elderly man was found dead in Camps Bay in late December, in what investigators are treating as a suspicious death, reports Cape {town} Etc. The body of Gerhard Ernst Kopatz was discovered on 30 December 2025 in a separate apartment at his home in… Read more » - R16k for a shoebox! Sea Point tiny flat with jacuzzi shocks Cape Town
Words: Betha Madhomu / African Insider A rental listing for a small apartment in Sea Point, Cape Town, has gone viral online after social media users criticised its size and price, highlighting ongoing concerns about housing affordability in South Africa. The listing features a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with modern kitchen fittings, a small… Read more » - Fire scare at Cape Town Airport causes delays
Operations at Cape Town International Airport were disrupted on Tuesday after a fire broke out in the airport’s office building and VIP lounge. Authorities confirmed that the blaze has now been contained, but the incident forced a precautionary evacuation of passengers and staff from affected areas. Several flights were delayed… Read more » - SA masseuse linked to Prince Andrew Buckingham Palace allegations
A South African massage therapist has emerged in the latest controversy surrounding former British royal Prince Andrew, after international media reports linked her to an alleged private massage appointment inside Buckingham Palace more than two decades ago. The claim, first reported by the Daily Mail, has added a distinctly South… Read more » - Labour Court ruling leaves Wesley Neumann waiting for return to Heathfield High
The Labour Court has dismissed an urgent application from former Heathfield High principal Wesley Neumann, who sought to be reinstated while the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) pursues an appeal against a previous court judgment, Cape {town} Etc reports. The court’s decision arrives in the wake of a tumultuous legal battle… Read more » - Cape Town steps up mountain safety patrols on popular hiking routes
The joint operation covered Lion’s Head, Platteklip Gorge and India Venster, with teams hiking alongside visitors to share practical safety guidance and offer on-the-ground support. The patrol brought together representatives from SANParks, Table Mountain National Park, SANParks Honorary Rangers, Table Mountain Watch, the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement Tourism Unit and Wilderness Search and Rescue Western Cape. As… Read more » - City enforcement agencies tackle crime, arrest 417 suspects during patrols
In an intense week of law enforcement operations, the City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies made significant strides in public safety, apprehending 417 suspects and issuing a staggering 89,454 fines during weekly patrols, reports Cape {town} Etc. However, their efforts were not without challenges, as public interference during operations brought new… Read more »
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