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- Calls grow to send army into gang hotspots
Pressure continues to build on government to take stronger action against gang violence, with Fight Against Crime South Africa calling for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the country’s worst-affected areas. The organisation has stressed that any military deployment should form part of a joint… Read more » - Ballet drama to pop anthems: It’s a genre-hopping week at The Galileo
From dark ballet drama and backstage rock ‘n roll nostalgia to whimsical Parisian charm, pop-concert spectacle and classic rom-com comfort, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is delivering a genre-hopping week of movie magic under the stars. Expect intensity with Black Swan, music-fuelled memories in Almost Famous, a touch of cinematic romance with Notting… Read more » - Blaze contained at Paarl Provincial Hospital: all patients evacuated safely
Update: 27 January, 2:30pm In a dramatic incident that sent shockwaves through the community, a fire broke out at Paarl Provincial Hospital on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at approximately 11:17am. Thanks to the prompt and efficient response from the Drakenstein Municipality’s Fire and Rescue Services, the fire was swiftly contained… Read more » - Fitness guru? Interpol fugitive found working at Cape Town gym
A seemingly normal day at the Virgin Active gym in Constantia, Cape Town, turned intriguing when a personal trainer was discovered to be a man wanted internationally by Interpol. Stan Stamenov, a Bulgarian national, is currently sought by Romanian authorities on serious drug trafficking charges. His recent tenure at one… Read more » - Annual funding call for Western Cape arts and culture sector
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has officially opened its annual call for funding applications aimed at bolstering the vibrant arts and culture sector in the Western Cape, Cape {town} Etc reports. This initiative marks a significant opportunity for both organisations and individual artists, offering financial support across a variety… Read more » - Death of eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School sparks investigation
Police in the Cape Winelands are grappling with the heart-wrenching circumstances surrounding the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School. Matthew Cheswin Baartman, a grade three learner, passed away following an incident on Friday morning, and authorities are now striving to determine the cause of this untimely… Read more » - Two suspects appear in court for murder at Stellenbosch cemetery
Two suspects, Darren Stephanus, 38, and Ryan Munnik, 20, have appeared in the Stellenbosch Magistrates Court in connection with the brutal murder of Johannes de Koker, a 77-year-old man found fatally stabbed at a cemetery on Distillery Road in Onder Papegaaiberg. This tragic incident occurred on 17 January while de… Read more » - 2026 Rankings unveiled: Here are the safest countries in Africa
Words: Chumasande Matiwane /Bona Magazine The African continent is rich in diversity and culture, and comprises 54 fully recognised countries, each offering a plethora of travel experiences. For the year 2026, a newly released list from the World Population Review highlights Africa’s safest countries to visit, serving as a critical… Read more » - Icasa introduces sweeping changes for unused mobile data rollovers
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has unveiled a significant overhaul to its consumer-protection regulations in the telecommunications sector, promising to improve customer experience and combat the long-standing issue of data expiry, reports Cape {town} Etc. Gazetted in the Government Gazette on 23 January, the End-User and Subscriber Service… Read more » - Teenager in court for murder of nine people
Words: GroundUp / Sandiso Phaliso A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of nine people and attempted murder of one person at a shebeen in Marikana informal settlement, Philippi East, on 17 January. Two other suspects are being searched for, police say. Police believe that the mass shooting was extortion-related.… Read more »
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