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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 38, how to watch live [video]
The court is expected to finalise logistics for victim impact statements and sentencing preparation as the trial moves toward its conclusion.
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Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
Crime
WC police probing drowning at Cape Royal Yacht Club
Police are investigating the drowning of an elderly Polish couple at the Cape Royal Yacht Club in Table Bay Harbour.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 19 May 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped slightly to 59.0% in the week of 19 May 2025. Major dams saw small declines, while minor dams showed mixed results with some increases from recent rainfall.
Cape Town Buzz
Late online Western Cape learner applications to close on 16 May
The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1, or 8 in 2026 closed on 15 April 2025, but the online admissions system remained open for late applications.
Crime
Alleged Table View druglord arrested with R1 million cash
Cape Town police arrested a foreign national in Table View after discovering over R1 million in cash and several bank cards, prompting charges of theft and cybercrime.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 12 May 2025
Western Cape dam levels fell to 59.1% in the week ending Monday, 12 May 2025. Both major and minor dams experienced decreases, while rainfall remained moderate.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 37
The court set a timeline for sentencing in the Joshlin Smith trial, with victim impact statements and expert evidence to be presented later this month.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 37, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court will begin preparing for sentencing after convicting Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn of human trafficking and kidnapping.
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Wynberg court shooting: Fifth suspect to make first court appearance
A fifth suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court for the April murder outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
Crime
Corrections Dept clarifies death of Goodwood Prison inmate
An inmate died after attacking a prison official at Goodwood Correctional Centre; the Department of Correctional Services has confirmed an investigation and suspensions.
News
Minister to mark one-year anniversary of George building collapse
Last month an independent forensic investigation into the building collapse in the Western Cape revealed systemic failures at multiple levels.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 5 May 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 59.7% in the week ending Monday, 5 May 2025. Both major and minor dams saw declines as rainfall remained low.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 4
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025 ended on 4 May with Star Wars Day highlights, cosplay finals, and gaming competitions, ahead of the Johannesburg event in August.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 3
The third day of Comic-Con Cape Town 2025 brought star meet-and-greets, epic cosplay, comic art workshops, and K-Pop performances that kept fans entertained all day long.
News
Joshlin Smith house burned to the ground: Here’s everything we know
The house where Joshlin Smith was last seen before her disappearance has been burned down, hours after her mother and two others were found guilty of trafficking and kidnapping her.
Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 2
Comic-Con Cape Town entered Day 2 with cosplay, anime stars, and interactive panels – here’s what happened and what’s still to come.
Crime
WC High Court finds Kelly Smith and co-accused guilty in Joshlin Smith trial
All three accused in the Joshlin Smith case have been found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking the missing six-year-old by the Western Cape High Court.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 36, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Judge Erasmus is expected to deliver judgment today in the Joshlin Smith case, with the focus on whether the court finds the accused guilty of kidnapping and trafficking.
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Cape Town Buzz
Comic-Con Cape Town 2025: Here’s everything that went down on Day 1
Comic Con Cape Town 2025 kicked off on 1 May with celebrity panels, cosplay competitions, and gaming tournaments, offering a diverse range of activities for pop culture enthusiasts.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 35
Day 35 of the Joshlin Smith trial concluded closing arguments from all defence lawyers and the State, with Judge Erasmus confirming judgment will be handed down on Friday.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 35, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues with closing arguments from the defence, as the court moves closer to delivering judgment on the fate of the accused.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 34
Day 34 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw the State close its case with detailed arguments supporting convictions for human trafficking and kidnapping, while Jacquen Appollis’s lawyer launched a strained attack on the credibility of key witness Lourentia Lombaard.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 34, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its final stretch today as the court prepares to hear closing arguments from both the State and defence.
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News
Western Cape court suspends VAT hike: Here’s what it means
The Western Cape High Court has suspended the VAT hike until Parliament formally reverses it, giving the DA a major legal victory over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s original plan.
Cape Town Buzz
Tokai fire news: Road closures and latest updates on Monday, 28 April 2025
Firefighters remain on duty tackling the Tokai fire on Table Mountain, with road closures in place and donation drop-offs available for public support.
Crime
Police make breakthrough in Wynberg court murder
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
Crime
Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 33
Day 33 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured video evidence from social media, Phumza Sigaqa’s withdrawal as a state witness, and the defence officially closing its case without presenting any witnesses.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 33, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court is expected to hear from Sgt Sangozi, who will explain why Phumza Sigaqa was withdrawn as a state witness.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 32
Day 32 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the continuation of DNA-related testimony from Captain Wesley Lombard, the formal withdrawal of Phumza Sigaqa as a state witness, and the admission of key warning statements and confession transcripts into evidence.