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- Cape Town pastor dies after brutal smash-and-grab attack at Samora Machel intersection
A Cape Town church community is mourning the death of a senior female pastor who was fatally injured in a violent smash-and-grab attack at the Samora robot intersection, with residents being urged to remain vigilant, particularly after dark, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Western Cape Gangwatch Facebook group, the… Read more » - Greenmarket Square to host free Cape Town concert as inner-city mission turns one
Cape Town’s historic Greenmarket Square will become a meeting place for music, food and community on Thursday, 5 November, as the Mission for Inner City Cape Town marks its first anniversary with a free public concert, Cape {town} Etc reports. The evening will feature acclaimed South African vocalist Zolani Mahola and… Read more » - South Africa bans documentary over antisemitism
A documentary that promotes claims denying the Holocaust and portrays Jewish people through conspiracy theories will no longer be permitted for distribution in South Africa following a ruling by the country’s film regulator. The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has refused classification to Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America,… Read more » - Three decades in, HSBC loses its South African banking licence
British banking giant HSBC has officially lost its authorisation to operate in South Africa, bringing its 30-year presence in Africa’s largest economy to a formal close. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) withdrew the authorisation of HSBC Bank plc’s Johannesburg branch with effect from 18 September 2026, according to a… Read more » - UK urges households to prepare for three days without essential services
British households are being urged to rethink how prepared they are for emergencies, with the government launching a national campaign encouraging families to keep enough food, water and essential supplies to survive for at least three days without normal services, Cape {town} Etc reports. The Be Ready campaign reportedly aims to… Read more » - ‘You’d swear everyone owns a gun’ says Khayelitsha police forum member
Words: Mary-Anne Gontsana / GroundUp Mass shootings and gun violence are destroying lives and traumatising entire communities. This was the message echoed by community activists and residents of Khayelitsha in Cape Town on Saturday. About 100 people, dressed in blue with yellow reflective bibs, marched under the “Silencing the Gun… Read more » - Pinetown hijacking shootout: Police arrest suspect after father protects children
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent attempted hijacking in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, in which a father opened fire on alleged attackers to protect his children, leaving one suspect dead, Cape {town} Etc reports. The arrest, reportedly made in KwaDabeka township on Sunday, 25 October, comes more than… Read more » - Salt River Junction unveiled for Communicare’s Salt River housing development
Communicare has unveiled Salt River Junction, a newly named affordable housing precinct that merges history, culture, and future possibilities for the residents of Salt River, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the City, the name was selected through an engaging public competition, bringing together the voices of locals and reflecting their… Read more » - Jockey embraces a softer approach to summer with new collection
As summer approaches, Jockey South Africa is putting comfort at the centre of its latest underwear collection, with lightweight fabrics and understated designs aimed at making everyday dressing feel easier. The brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection takes inspiration from slower summer mornings, relaxed routines and the simple pleasures of having time… Read more » - Airlink flight to Cape Town halted after tyre bursts during take-off
An Airlink flight bound for Cape Town was forced to stop its take-off after a tyre burst on the runway at OR Tambo International Airport, disrupting travel plans for dozens of passengers, Cape {town} Etc reports. Flight 4Z 951, operated by an Embraer E190 aircraft, was carrying 75 passengers and crew… Read more »
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