Cape Town Etc News Updates

Ndodana Tshuma, the Zimbabwean-born British man accused of murdering his wife and two daughters in the UK, has appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court following his arrest in Kensington on Friday. Tshuma is accused of killing his family at their home in Bedfordshire before fleeing the UK via Dubai to South… Read more »

South African motorists are being urged to familiarise themselves with the country’s upcoming AARTO demerit system, which could eventually lead to repeat traffic offenders losing their driving licences permanently, Cape {town} Etc reports. As reported by Briefly, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Act… Read more »

The Port of Cape Town has recently showcased major operational enhancements, as documented by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). These improvements have been reflected in terminal performance metrics, a reduced Ship Turnaround Time (STAT), and heightened cargo volumes across crucial commodity sectors. In a remarkable stride for efficiency, the… Read more »

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised what he describes as a ‘catch and release’ approach to drug-related crime after an alleged drug dealer was granted unrestricted bail in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court, Cape {town}Etc reports. The case centres on a suspect who was arrested by the City’s Metro Police… Read more »

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has defended the decision to spend more than R600 million on the 30 June security operation, arguing that the cost of preventing violence was far lower than the consequences of another nationwide crisis, Cape {town} Etc reports. Speaking during an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration media… Read more »

Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is a must-visit Big 5 safari destination located just under 2.5 hours from Cape Town. Set within 10 000 hectares of untamed Karoo wilderness, the reserve offers a true escape into nature and an unforgettable wildlife experience. Home to Africa’s iconic Big 5 – lion, leopard,… Read more »

A South African man has been arrested at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after authorities allegedly found 17.5kg of heroin concealed in bags of coffee and green tea. According to The Citizen, the suspect was arrested on 9 July during a routine inspection by the Investigation and Suppression Division after arriving from… Read more »

Insurance is there for the chaotic, unplanned and sometimes worst moments in life. But do you actually know what to do when you need to claim? If you’ve ever been in an accident, you’ll know that it’s rarely the moment anyone wants to discover how the car insurance claim process… Read more »

A visitor to Yellowstone National Park has been seriously injured after being tossed several metres into the air by a charging bull bison, highlighting the dangers of getting too close to wildlife in one of the world’s most famous national parks. According to Cowboy State Daily, the incident happened on… Read more »

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Wesbank near Malmesbury that claimed the lives of two young adults and left seven others wounded, including an infant, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident unfolded at about 4:40am in Godetia Street, where officers responding to reports of gunfire discovered… Read more »