News
JP Smith and other Cape Town top officials offices raided
Police raided the offices of Cape Town MMCs JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg on Friday, linked to an investigation into tender fraud. Here’s what we know so far.
Crime
Llandudno jewellery heist bail hearing: Defence pokes serious holes in the State’s case
Four SAPS officers accused of stealing R20 million in jewellery from a Llandudno home face a critical bail hearing as the defence questions the complainant’s identity and the State’s evidence.
Crime
Kraaifontein primary school principal gunned down in suspected hit
A Kraaifontein primary school principal was fatally shot, and a female passenger injured, in a suspected hit outside a Wallacedene school.
Cape Town Buzz
Flights hampered by delays as Cape Town International Airport grapples with power outage
A sudden power outage at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flights. Here's what we know.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 20 January 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 83.8% on Monday, showing a decline of 2.5% over the past week.
Crime
Lentegeur shooting: Two children struck by stray bullet in critical condition
The motive for the shooting appears to be linked to gang retaliation following the burial of a gang leader earlier in the day.
Crime
Accused Mark Lifman killers bail denied: Here’s what happens next
Mark Lifman’s accused killers denied bail. The case is postponed to February for further investigation, with key evidence still pending.
Crime
Mark Lifman bail hearing: Murder weapon is still missing, court hears
The murder weapon used in the killing of Mark Lifman remains missing, as chilling testimony and surveillance footage dominate the suspects’ bail hearing.
Crime
Suspects in Nyanga taxi rank shooting linked to KZN criminal ring
Eighteen suspects in the Nyanga taxi rank shooting, linked to a KZN criminal ring, appeared in court.
Crime
Man executed at Delft taxi rank in suspected hit
A man was fatally shot in a suspected hit at Delft’s Palm Taxi Rank on Thursday morning. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Mark Lifman bail hearing: What to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
Catch the latest updates from Mark Lifman’s bail hearing, including today’s court developments, the suspects’ arguments, and how to watch the live stream.
Lifestyle
Cape Town dethrones London to rank as the world’s best city for 2025
Cape Town excelled across all 44 survey categories, earning admiration for its stunning landscapes, diverse cultural experiences, and unique attractions.
Crime
Plettenberg Bay elderly couple ‘panga’ attack caught on CCTV [video]
A Plettenberg Bay couple survived a panga attack caught on CCTV while walking along Challenge Drive.
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Crime
Caught on camera: Dead body from shooting near Dura Flats sparks fear of gang retaliation
The footage shows a body covered in a white bag, surrounded by evidence cones as investigators comb the scene for clues.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Rick Ross convinced his spotted a whale in Cape Town [video]
Ross touched down in Cape Town on Monday and his escapades in the Mother City began immediately.
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Crime
Manenberg shooting: Five-year-old in critical condition after gang crossfire
The young boy remains in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head, while two other women sustained injuries to the thigh and lower back.
News
Watch: Angry Cape Town homeowner chases Paul Mashatile out of his house [video]
A door-to-door campaign by Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Crossroads turned chaotic when a homeowner confronted him. Here’s what happened.
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News
ANC insists low-budget 113th anniversary in Cape Town is ‘a strategic move’
The ANC’s 113th anniversary celebrations in Khayelitsha are scaled back, but the party denies financial woes, calling it a strategic move.
Cape Town Buzz
Power outages earmarked for these parts of Cape Town later this month
The electricity supply will be disrupted in these parts of Cape Town.
Crime
Two suspects to appear in court for Hermanus taxi double murder
Two suspects arrested for a double murder linked to taxi violence in Overberg will appear in Hermanus Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Cape Town Buzz
Loadshedding in Cape Town: Live schedule updates for January 2025
Cape Town’s innovative energy strategies and ongoing challenges with loadshedding reveal a complex battle for stable and sustainable power in 2025.
Crime
Watch: E-hailer robbed by passengers requesting pickup in Athlone
The dashcam footage is clear enough to identify the individuals involved in the robbery.
Cape Town Buzz
Garden Route wildfires expected to worsen on Christmas Day
Today’s weather conditions remain unfavourable, with strong southeasterly winds forecast to complicate efforts to contain the Jongensfontein wildfires.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 23 December 2024
Here's a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Monday.
News
Bishop Lavis court torched over death of alleged gangster
The riots broke out after a raid by the Anti-Gang Unit at the home of an alleged gang leader.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town shaken by 5.3 magnitude earthquake: Here’s what we know
The quake’s magnitude of 5.3 places it in the moderate category, meaning it could potentially cause minor damage to buildings, particularly in vulnerable areas, and may be widely felt in surrounding regions.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 20 December 2024
Stay informed with the latest City of Cape Town power update right here.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 19 December 2024
Stay informed with the latest City of Cape Town power update right here.
Cape Town Buzz
City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Here's a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 16 December 2024
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 93.2% for the week ending 16 December 2024, reflecting a 1.2% decline.