Two Cape Town traffic officials were briefly taken hostage by taxi operators following the viral arrest of a taxi driver, escalating tensions in the city.
A Cape Town taxi driver has denied rumours of his death after a violent police confrontation. Reports suggest taxi officials may retaliate.
Cape Town International Airport remains without power as ACSA confirms ongoing outages. Here are the latest updates.
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its second day as Constable Yanga Gongotha testifies about Kelly Smith’s reaction to her daughter’s disappearance, while unverified footage of Joshlin surfaces online.
A suspected Hard Livings gang leader was shot and killed outside Mitchells Plain police station while waiting for a fellow gang member.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 70.9% on Monday, 3 March 2025, reflecting a 2.9% decline from the previous week.
Cape Town International Airport is experiencing intermittent power outages, with technicians working to restore services.
A high-speed crash in Sea Point involving a McLaren 570S leaves two injured as police investigate reckless driving.
A man was shot and killed near Gugulethu Mall in a broad daylight attack as Cape Town reels from a series of deadly shootings.
The Table Mountain fire has been contained, with some hiking trails reopened. Authorities are investigating possible arson as firefighters continue monitoring the area.
A fierce wildfire on Table Mountain has prompted road closures and firefighting efforts, with strong winds threatening to spread the blaze further.
Eskom has confirmed the return of Stage 3 loadshedding this weekend after 10 months of uninterrupted power supply. Find out what this means for Cape Town residents, the latest loadshedding schedule, and how the City plans to mitigate power cuts.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 73.8% this week, reflecting a 1.9% decline from the previous week.
The Western Cape High Court has finalised pretrial proceedings in the Joshlin Smith case, with the trial set to begin in Saldanha Bay in March.
The Diazville community held a prayer session for Joshlin Smith on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, as the legal case against her mother and two others progresses.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 75.7% on 17 February 2025, reflecting a 2.4% decline from the previous week. High water consumption and a lack of rainfall contributed to the steady decrease.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 78.1% on Monday, 10 February 2025, reflecting a 1.9% decline from the previous week.
A Cape Town father was shot dead at his son’s funeral in Ravensmead, sparking fears of further gang violence.
The DA has filed a court challenge against the Expropriation Act, citing constitutional concerns, in a move that could delay its implementation and strain relations within the GNU.
The Department of Public Works has completed the R13 million Dome for temporary Parliamentary sittings, but questions arise over whether it truly saves costs.
Three taxis were set alight at Nyanga taxi rank in a suspected petrol bomb attack. Police presence has increased, but is the rank safe for commuters?
Kirk Daniels has been sentenced to 53 years for two murders in Tafelsig, thanks to the tireless work of Detective Sergeant Bradley Schuurman.
Five men were shot and set alight inside a vehicle in Phillippi East, Cape Town. Police have launched a manhunt for four suspects.
The NPA confirmed that 36-year-old David Polet was formally charged with culpable homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol, during his first court appearance on Thursday.
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 80.0% as of 3 February 2025, reflecting a 1.9% decrease over the past week. Minimal rainfall and high water consumption continue to impact storage levels.
Cissie Gool House residents protested outside the Cape Town Civic Centre, fearing mass evictions as the City moves forward with its social housing plans.
The pretrial hearing for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance began today, with key witness Laurentia Lombaard set to testify against Kelly Smith and her co-accused.
Opposition parties staged a protest outside the Cape Town Civic Centre after Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis moved the council meeting online.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis refuses to suspend JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg over an ongoing tender fraud investigation.
Louis Cason, who was taken into custody for allegedly refusing to hand over electronic devices during the raid, was set to appear in court on Monday.
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