Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 19 November 2024
On Tuesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
Crime
Solin Roman: Reformed ‘Americans’ gangster targeted in shooting
Police confirmed Solin Roman was ambushed around 21:13 while walking along Renoster Road.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 18 November 2024
Looking ahead, if rainfall remains sporadic, further reductions in overall dam levels could occur.
Sports
Bafana Bafana vs South Sudan: Road closures, parking, how to watch live
Motorists are advised to avoid these areas and use alternative routes where possible, ahead of Tuesday's Bafana Bafana vs South Sudan fixture.
Crime
Eersterivier broad daylight shooting caught on camera
Footage of the gory ambush has since surfaced online and can be watched below.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 18 November 2024
Here's a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Monday.
Crime
Hawks arrest suspect behind Bellville bomb threats
On Friday, 15 November, a search and seizure operation in Mamre led to the arrest of the suspect and the confiscation of several items believed to be connected to the case.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 15 November 2024
On Friday, the Cape Town loadshedding schedule will be suspended. Here's everything you must know.
News
Mfuleni butchery found selling sausage mixed with dog meat
Authorities in Cape Town uncovered an unlicensed butchery in Mfuleni allegedly using dog meat in sausage production.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 14 November 2024
City of Cape Town clients should enjoy no loadshedding all day, on Thursday.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 13 November 2024
On Wednesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
Crime
David Manuel murder case takes a significant turn
Western Cape police confirmed that a man and a woman, both between 30 and 40 years old, were apprehended on suspicion of murdering Manuel and an unidentified friend last month in Gugulethu.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 11 November 2024
Western Cape dam levels rose slightly to 99.5% this week, aided by some recorded rainfall.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 12 November 2024
On Tuesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
Crime
Manenberg shooter gets instant karma after killing two victims
A weekend of gang violence in Manenberg saw multiple fatalities, including a shooter who was later gunned down.
Crime
Manhunt launched for Bellville tavern murder suspect
The incident unfolded shortly after 19:00 at a tavern located at the corner of South and Blankenberg Streets in Bellville’s central business district.
Cape Town Buzz
US hiker rescued from horror ordeal at Lion’s Head
The hiker, who had been descending from the summit with friends, lost her footing near the ladders section of the trail, suffering injuries that made it impossible to continue.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 11 November 2024
Here's a look at the loadshedding outlook and real-time reports of unplanned outages in Cape Town, on Monday.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 8 November 2024
On Friday, the Cape Town loadshedding schedule will be suspended. Here's everything you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Rescue services on high alert after fire breaks out near Rhodes Memorial
A fire near Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town has put rescue teams on high alert, with conditions ripe for further fires on Friday.
News
SANParks ready to receive visitors for 2024 Festive Season
SANParks announced the introduction of the Table Mountain National Park Volunteer Safety Services (VSS), which is a partnership with interested and affected civil society organisations to improve response to crime.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 7 November 2024
City of Cape Town clients should enjoy no loadshedding all day, on Thursday.
Crime
Murdered Cape Town taxi driver: family calls for probe
Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police.
Events
Earthshot Prize 2024: How to watch live in South Africa
The Awards ceremony will be hosted by Emmy and Grammy winner Billy Porter alongside Bonang Matheba, with performances from major global artists and advocates for environmental change.
Crime
Kraaifontein triple murder case takes a turn: Here’s the latest update
Cape Town police announce arrests in the Kraaifontein triple murder, where seven suspects are detained for alleged vigilantism.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 6 November 2024
On Wednesday, residents connected to the City of Cape Town will be protected from blackouts.
Cape Town Buzz
People with disabilities demand better access to public transport
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning.
Cape Town Buzz
How government is hindering its own drug policies
A program supplying sterile injection equipment was stopped for months in Cape Town.
Crime
Suspects involved in Wesbank mass shooting still at large
As of Tuesday, two days have passed since the deadly attack, yet no arrests have been made.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi industry on tenterhooks after Luvuyo Vimba death
The death of a taxi driver, Luvuyo Vimba, in an alleged beating by Cape Town law enforcement has sparked widespread outrage.
