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Cape Town underworld figure Mark Lifman killed in George – Radio 786: Cape Town underworld figure Mark Lifman killed in George…continue reading HERE. Stellenbosch: Famous Grapes – The region is particularly known for its Chenin Blanc and Pinotage wines, which are unique to South Africa. SA welcomes first cruise ship of the season in …
Watch: Mulder finding his blueprint: Wiaan Mulder on the changes he’s made to game, the mental side of things, and managing his back and hip problems. [embedded content] …continue reading HERE. Western Cape police unveil festive season plan: With the holiday season fast approaching, Western Cape police and law enforcement partners said they are ready to …
Cape Town Teen Takes the Crown in Culinary Showdown | Drum: Jahzara Ranjith, a 14-year-old from Cape Town, has been named the inaugural Taste Master Junior, triumphing over her peers in a gripping finale. Jahzara’s victory secures her a substantial reward, including a R150,000 cash prize In a remarkable display of culinary talent, Jahzara Ranjith, …
‘Colombian cocaine kidnapping’ — Cape Town men found dead in Free State: The two bodies were tightly wrapped. When police removed the material and chains wound around them, they saw several tattoos on each and that the hands of both were cuffed, while their feet were bound with cable ties. A tattoo of a cross and …
R30 million for a roof over Cape Town Stadium for a Dricus fight, but we can’t house the poor?: Dear Mr Mayor, I write to you as a resident and ratepayer of Cape Town. As a privileged South African, I live in a leafy suburb with wonderful service delivery. For goodness’ sake, last week there …
In the News Today: Siya Kolisi has given young fans a day to remember when visiting Wynberg Boys’ High School in Cape Town recently. Always known for his larger-than-life personality and incredible compassion, the Springbok legend arrived at one of the most prestigious rugby schools in the country to join in with their well-renowned festivities. …
In the News Today: Great whites have been spotted in Cape Town waters following a near four-year hiatus. False Bay, which stretches from Simons Town to Gordon’s Bay, was once a hotspot for sightings, so much so that Great White tourism thrived. In the absence of these apex predators, struggling tour companies have had to …
In the News Today: Locals have long known it, and the arrival of the Time Out Market Cape Town in 2023 certainly foretold it, but now the World Culinary Awards gave the Mother City’s reputation as the gourmet capital of Africa their official stamp of approval. After thousands of votes – from industry players and foodie …
In the News Today: The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe (MP) will lead the South African delegation to the 30th edition of the AOW: Investing in African Energy Conference in Cape Town. To be convened from the 7th to the 10th of October 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre …
In the News Today: Airbnb, which is battling to clean up its image around rising rentals globally, has written to the SA government to lobby for the implementation of a national host registry. Such a registry, it says, would give authorities better visibility of hosting activity around the country and enable regulation of the short-term …
In the News Today: Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), a leading provider of solutions in digital experience, business process management (BPM) and digital media services, announced the opening of a new CX hub in South Africa to support both new and existing customers. Located in Cape Town’s Woodstock neighbourhood with good proximity to airports, hotels, and …
In the News Today: Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp pulled no punches as he expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of officiating in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Middendorp’s side find themselves in ninth position on the log standings after six matches. The Cape-based club has managed to accumulate eight points having won two…continue …
In the News Today: Construction is set to begin on the City of Cape Town’s first city-run solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis, 40km north of the inner city. The R200 million project, which is expected to be completed within a year, could potentially feed between 7MW to 10MW into the city’s electricity grid, Cape …
In the News Today: “It is alleged that the members, accompanied by a suspect in civilian clothes, took an undisclosed amount of cash from the two shops, allegedly as protection money. “The incident was reported to police and members of the Anti-Corruption Unit and Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives acted swiftly and apprehended …
In the News Today: Altogether 1.6 hectares of land in the south-eastern suburbs of Cape Town will be released for the development of social housing, the City of Cape Town announced in a media statement on Thursday. The site, with a market value of R56 million, could potentially yield over 680 units across vacant and …
In the News Today: A new framework for the development of Cape Town’s inner city sets out plans to accommodate about 40 000 more residents in a greener and more pedestrian-friendly environment over the next 15 years. The new Local Spatial Development Framework currently open for public comment, states that property in the inner city …
In the News Today: The Russian Navy frigate Neustrashimy, accompanied by the replenishment vessel Akademik Pashin, arrived in Cape Town on Thursday 3 October, in time for the SA Navy Festival this weekend. The two vessels were seen south of Sharm el Sheikh on 4 September and had left the Red Sea on 6 September, …
In the News Today: The handover of the memorandum calling for South Africa to isolate Israel through the enactment of sanctions and boycotts was the culmination of the march led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). Mahumapelo assured the protesters that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza would receive the memorandum and give feedback on its demands. …
In the News Today: Metrorail Western Cape has partnered with the South African Navy (SA Navy) to offer a unique train travel experience to the SA Navy Festival 2024 in Simonstown. Customers will travel in style on the #PeoplesTrain from Cape Town to Simonstown, enjoying breathtaking views along the scenic route. This year’s festival promises …
In the News Today: Collaboration between CapeNature, the police’s Kuils River Stock Theft Unit, the Environment Department and the US Fish and Wildlife Service culminated in a raid at a house in the Cape Town suburb of Durbanville where cages of extremely dangerous snakes, spiders and birds were found. Most of the creatures were species …
In the News Today: Cape Town is known for steep climbs and world-class bouldering, but that might not be for everyone. If you’ve told yourself that this will be the year of fitness and fun, then a low-effort trek through paradise might be just what you need to make good on your promises. Here are five …
In the News Today: The City of Cape Town has warned residents to expect water cuts for three days from Tuesday, due to planned water supply maintenance in a number of suburbs. Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate said maintenance work is being done on the water supply infrastructure. Maintenance work will include pipe and …
In the News Today: Three Cape Town libraries have been temporarily closed for repairs following acts of vandalism that caused damage worth over R3m, mayoral committee member for community services and health, Patricia van der Ross, revealed the extent of the scourge on Friday. Van der Ross said burglars targeted the Milnerton library on August 5 …
In the News Today: Warm greetings from The Mandela Rhodes Foundation! The third quarter of 2024 saw graduation celebrations, scholars’ leadership projects completed, and illuminating alumni engagements. Madiba’s legacy and spirit as always, was especially with us in all the initiatives that our scholars and team members engaged in over these past three months. In …