Hanover Park police attack leads to four arrests
Four suspects were arrested after a Hanover Park police attack near a voting station on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
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Cape Town taxi violence: Deaths and matric exams disrupted
Cape Town taxi violence has left at least three people dead and disrupted matric exams across Delft, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Mfuleni.
Events
Olivia Dean headlines Milk + Cookies Festival 2027
Olivia Dean headlines Milk + Cookies Festival 2027 in Cape Town on Friday, 29 January and Johannesburg on Sunday, 31 January 2027.
Crime
Anele Tembe inquest opens five years after fatal fall
The Anele Tembe inquest opened in Cape Town on 13 July 2026, five years after her fatal fall, with six witnesses to testify. Here is what the court will examine.
Crime
Cape Town mass shootings leave seven dead in two areas
Seven people were killed and five wounded in two Cape Town mass shootings 20 minutes apart in Tafelsig and Philippi East. Here is what police have said.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town airport scorpions bust lands man in court
A man caught with 150 live Cape Town airport scorpions faces court after the venomous haul was found hidden in his luggage during a sting.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 moves to larger venue for April
Comic Con Cape Town 2027 tickets go on sale on Howler later this year as the festival moves to CTICC 1 for 24 to 27 April 2027.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town MyCiTi bus fare increase to hit 32% from July 2026
Cape Town MyCiTi bus fares could rise by at least 32% from July 2026 after a Council vote on 27 May, driven by rising diesel prices.
Cape Town Buzz
MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 kicks off at SA shopping centres with R350,000 on the line
MTN Shift Gaming Experience is back for 2026 with R350,000 in prizes and stops at shopping centres across South Africa. Next up: Somerset Mall, 15-17 May.
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MP Fadiel Adams alleges kidnapping attempt at his Cape Town home
Fadiel Adams police raid: the National Coloured Congress MP says 15 masked PKTT officers entered his Cape Town home without a warrant.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town residents face a week of water supply disruptions from 3 May
Cape Town faces planned water supply disruptions from 3 to 10 May 2026, with the Blackheath treatment plant offline from 6 May affecting bulk water production.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town flags 108 drunk-driving arrests in a week as city raises road safety alarm
Cape Town recorded 108 drunk-driving arrests in a single week during the Freedom Day long weekend. The city says enforcement operations will not ease up.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 tickets, guests and what to expect
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 runs 30 April to 3 May at CTICC 2. Tickets from R190 on Howler. Guests include Evanna Lynch, Christopher Sabat and John Romita Jr.
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Cape Town flooding displaces hundreds in informal settlements after days of heavy rain
Cape Town flooding leaves hundreds displaced in informal settlements after a severe cold front. Disaster teams mobilised across Nyanga, Vygieskraal and Belgravia.
Crime
Four people killed in Mitchells Plain daylight shootings as army deployment fails to deter gang violence
Four people were killed in three daylight gang shootings in Mitchells Plain on 7 April 2026, one week after 2,200 SANDF soldiers were deployed to Cape Town.
Crime
Observatory shooting: Farhaan’s tow driver killed in suspected hit
A man was shot dead in a tow van on the corner of Chatham and Lower Main Road in Observatory, Cape Town, shortly after 19:00 on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town International flights halted after IT cable fire
International departures at Cape Town International Airport were temporarily suspended on Tuesday after a suspected IT cable fire disrupted critical systems.
News
SIU links McLaren crash figure to immigration failures
The Special Investigating Unit says a Nigerian national tied to a high-profile McLaren crash in Cape Town unlawfully re-entered South Africa — exposing serious border control weaknesses.
Crime
Joe Slovo triple murder: SAPS probe Milnerton shooting
Three people were shot dead in a late-night attack in Joe Slovo, Milnerton, prompting a provincial-level investigation by South African Police Service (SAPS) detectives.
Events
Love Pride Ball 2026: Cape Town’s Ballroom culture is returning to The Old Biscuit Mill
The Love Pride Ball will take place at The Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town on 7 February 2026, celebrating South Africa’s Ballroom culture through competition, performance and community.
Events
South Africa’s 367th Wine Birthday: One&Only Cape Town hosts bold celebration of local wine culture
One&Only Cape Town will celebrate South Africa’s 367th Wine Birthday on 30 January 2026 with wine tastings, food pairings and live entertainment across the resort.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town litterer in viral video hands himself in and pays R500 fine
The Cape Town litterer seen in a viral video has handed himself in and paid a R500 fine under the city’s waste by-laws.
Travel
Every FAQ about visiting Cape Town in 2025
Whether you're an adventure seeker, a nature enthusiast, or a history buff, Cape Town has it all.
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Cape Town live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of
This live Cape Town traffic update shows real-time data on incidents and road closures.
Cape Town Buzz
Search continues for missing teen swept out to sea at Noordhoek Beach
A 15 year old from Grassy Park remains missing after being swept out at Noordhoek Beach, prompting an extensive multi agency search effort.
Crime
Cape Town SAPS makes breakthrough in Philippi East mass shooting
Police in Cape Town have arrested four suspects in connection with the Philippi East triple murder.
Crime
Mitchell’s Plain man accused of killing two women and preteen arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mitchell’s Plain after allegedly shooting two women dead and injuring a 12-year-old boy in what police believe was a domestic dispute.
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Lions mum about Bronson Mills alleged assault ahead of Bulls clash
Lions rugby player Bronson Mills appeared in court on Wednesday after handing himself over to police in Hout Bay following an alleged assault on a Cape Town student.
