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- Veteran SPCA inspector Pieterse steps down to pursue law
Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse has told supporters he will step down from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA at the end of this year to begin his legal articles in 2026. He framed the move as the next phase of his work for animals and thanked colleagues and the public for… Read more » - Grandmother’s murder prompts renewed calls for airport safety
A family trip ended in tragedy last Friday when 64-year-old Karin van Aardt was fatally stabbed in a smash-and-grab attack shortly after landing at Cape Town International Airport, Cape {town} Etc reported. There are renewed calls for improved safety, particularly on airport routes. Police have opened a murder case and… Read more » - Khayelitsha demands answers after alleged homophobic teen murder
Residents of Khayelitsha stood outside the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court on Monday to demand justice after the body of 16-year-old Kwakhanya ‘Ntlanganiso’ Mhlanganisi was found in Site C with multiple injuries, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to the Daily Voice, community leaders said the killing appeared to be motivated by homophobia.… Read more » - Austrian paraglider injured in Lion’s Head crash, airlifted
A 27-year-old Austrian paraglider was injured on Monday after he crashed on Lion’s Head and was airlifted to hospital for further treatment, Cape {town} Etc. A passing hiker and a local mountain guide saw the fall and moved quickly to prevent the pilot from tumbling down the steep slope. They… Read more » - B-well supports wildfire management during Volunteer Services Open Day
On 6 December, Cape Town’s wildfire management Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) hosted its annual Open Day at the Newlands Fire Base and B-well came to support. They drew more than 2000 residents for a day of education, awareness and fundraising aimed at combating the growing threat of wildfires. The event… Read more » - Western Cape announces key summer safety plans
With another hot and dry summer taking shape, the Western Cape Government has set out its 2025/26 Summer Readiness Initiative, outlining how the province plans to handle the heightened fire risk and the expected surge of residents and visitors at coastal and inland waters. During a briefing shared by the… Read more » - PID probes Manenberg death after AGU visit
(IMAGE IS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSES) A night that began as a birthday celebration in Manenberg ended in tragedy when a local man died during a police operation involving the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU). His death is now at the centre of an independent investigation, following sharply different accounts from his friends… Read more » - NCC recalls Jeep Wrangler and 18600 Kia vehicles
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified the public of two safety recalls affecting Jeep Wrangler and several Kia models sold in South Africa, reports Cape {town} Etc. According to The National Consumer Commission media statement, Stellantis South Africa has reported a recall of 323 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The supplier says dust… Read more » - Here’s to festive fun and Dezemba vibes at The Galileo Open Air Cinema
The Galileo Open Air Cinema can’t wait to ho ho host you this festive season! Ke Dezemba! It’s Dezemba and time for a much-needed breather to celebrate the year, and connect with friends, family and loved ones. We can now look forward to classic Cape Town summer vibes, including lighting… Read more » - Traxtion injects billions into South Africa Rail
South Africa’s freight sector is gearing up for a significant shift as private rail operator Traxtion confirms a R3.4 billion investment in new diesel-electric locomotives, its largest commitment yet. The move comes at a turning point for the country’s long-awaited rail reforms, which are gradually opening the network to private… Read more »
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