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Zandvlei hijacking goes horribly wrong for suspects [photo]

Three suspects got instant karma for trying to hijack a Mercedes Benz C200.

By Andile Sicetsha · 22 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Watch: Cape Town Metro Police disarmed in brazen daylight robbery [video]

Two Philippi gunmen disarmed a Cape Town metro police officer in broad daylight and the entire ordeal was captured on CCTV.

By Andile Sicetsha · 8 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Nick Frischke disappearance: Three suspects linked to German tourist missing case

Several suspects admitted to robbing Nick Frischke the day he was last seen alive.

By Andile Sicetsha · 28 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

2023 E-Prix in Cape Town: Avoid these roads this weekend

From road closures, to race start times and how to watch live, here's all you need to know about Cape Town's first-ever E-Prix event.

By Andile Sicetsha · 24 Feb 2023 · 3 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Nick Frischke disappearance: New discovery sparks grave fears

An unrelated search operation on a bungalow in Hangberg, Hout Bay, changed the entire course of the investigation into Nick Frischke's disappearance.

By Andile Sicetsha · 23 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Nick Frischke: Solo German traveller goes missing in Cape Town

Nick Frischke was last seen alive at the foot of a hiking trail in Cape Town, five days ago.

By Andile Sicetsha · 21 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Events

Backstreet Boys South Africa tour: Dates, venues, how to buy tickets

The Backstreet Boys' first-ever South Africa tour takes place on two dates in May 2023.

By Swisher Post · 20 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Cedar High: Mitchell’s Plan gangs reportedly behind mass stabbing – report

Video footage showing a large group of Cedar High pupils embroiled in a brawl that involved knives has surfaced on social media.

By Andile Sicetsha · 16 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

SONA 2023: Cape Town law enforcement out in full force

Bheki Cele told law enforcement officials to make sure that they “enforce the law” without fear or favour,during and after SONA 2023.

By SA News · 9 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Events

SONA 2023: How to watch live in South Africa

Here's a guide on how to watch SONA 2023 live in South Africa.

By Andile Sicetsha · 9 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Travel

Direct flights from Cape Town to Antarctica are coming soon, mayor promises

Five-hour direct commercial flights from Cape Town to Antarctica will launch soon, mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says.

By Andile Sicetsha · 8 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

SONA 2023: Cape Town road closures for Thursday, 9 February 2023

Here is a list of Cape Town roads to avoid at all costs ahead of SONA 2023 this week

By Andile Sicetsha · 7 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

2023 Comic-Con Cape Town: Dates, what to expect, tickets

Comic-Con is coming to Cape Town for the first time since the convention launched in Africa in 2018.

By Swisher Post · 2 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

YoungstaCPT takes shots at ‘mid’ SA rappers on ‘Song of the Year’ [audio]

If there's anything to take from YoungstaCPT's 'Song of the Year', it's that he clearly does not like TikTok rappers and Eskom.

By Andile Sicetsha · 26 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Travel

How to enjoy Cape Town without breaking the bank

Here is a list of five things to do during Cape Town Tours that are free or shouldn’t cost you more than R50 each!

By Swisher Post · 25 Jan 2023 · 3 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Watch: Durbanville taxi attacks Beetle driver in road rage incident [video]

Check out this hair-raising moment when a Beetle motorist came face-to-face with an enraged taxi driver in Durbanville.

By Andile Sicetsha · 24 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Wakeel Dreyer: Mitchells Plain matric pupil shot 17 times hours before receiving results

Wakeel Dreyer received a Bachelor's pass but was not alive to celebrate the feat with his friends and family.

By Andile Sicetsha · 20 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Cape Town beaches: Here’s an update on Strand Beach and Small Bay

The Deep Blue section of Strand beach was closed due to an electrical fault at the pump station, but the issue has since been resolved.

By SA News · 4 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Here’s why Fish Hoek Beach is not safe for swimming

Avid swimmers are advised to avoid the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk.

By SA News · 3 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

These Cape Town beaches are closed due to pollution

The City has been made aware that people are swimming in these contaminated Cape Town beaches.

By SA News · 1 Jan 2023 · 1 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Hank’s Olde Irish: Cape Town pub embroiled in race row after this clip went viral [video]

Hank's Olde Irish pub filed assault charges against Christopher Logan, the whistleblower who exposed the establishment's alleged racist admissions policy.

By Andile Sicetsha · 5 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Suspected Cape Town taxi strike anarchists arrested with petrol bombs [video]

The suspects were caught with 13 petrol bombs in Delft. Police believe the alleged anarchists are linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.

By Andile Sicetsha · 21 Nov 2022 · 2 min read

Cape Town Buzz

Cape Town taxi strike: Capita employees reportedly slept at work to avoid unrest [video]

Employees claiming to work at Capita posted videos of workers sleeping on the floor of a call centre, reportedly due to the ongoing Cape Town taxi strike.

By Andile Sicetsha · 21 Nov 2022 · 2 min read