Mjuza Park residents in Gugulethu stopped My Citi work construction on Friday morning following four days without electricity. According to a resident, My Citi contractors cut off water before and this week, it was power. Picture: Supplied “It’s been a week, since Monday without power. They cut w
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has appealed for calm after another fatal shooting linked to the taxi industry claimed four lives in Cape Town. The incident occurred in Hazeldene near Browns Farm on Thursday, when gunmen opened fire on a group of people, killing
Mitchells Plain Learner Reaches for the Stars with NASA Opportunity Photo Creds: Pixabay A talented Grade 11 learner from Mitchells Plain is set to take her passion for space exploration to new heights after being selected to represent South Africa at a prestigious international space design competi
The City of Cape Town has expressed concern about the increasing use of tobacco products among school learners. Health officials say the trend is growing and affecting children as young as seven years old. The City’s Health Directorate recently visited several schools, where they engaged with thous
Rape Kit Shortage on the Cape Flats Raises Fears Over Justice for Survivors Credits by Parliment of South Africa A critical shortage of rape kits at police stations across the Cape Flats has sparked outrage and concern that survivors of sexual violence could be denied justice. The shortage was
If you live in Cape Town, you might have noticed higher charges on your municipal bill over the past year. Now, the High Court has ruled that some of those fixed charges were unlawful and residents want answers. Courtesy: Pixabay The city had introduced fixed charges for water, sewerage, and cleanin
The Western Cape Department of Mobility has welcomed the introduction of a special train service ahead of this weekend’s Cape Town Marathon. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, PRASA, will operate the service to assist runners and supporters travelling to and from the event. The marathon is s
Police members of Operation Prosper have carried out two separate search and seizure operations in Nyanga and Elsies River, leading to the arrest of two suspects on drug-related charges. Courtesy of: google @ wikimedia commons In the first incident, officers conducted an operation in Brown’s Farm, N
Political Parties Slam Cancellation of NSFAS Oversight Meeting Courtesy of: Google @ OUTA Political parties have reacted strongly to the sudden cancellation of a parliamentary meeting that was meant to focus on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, better known as NSFAS. The Higher Education an
Police in the Western Cape have confiscated three prohibited firearms and arrested two suspects in separate operations yesterday, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal firearms in the province. Courtesy of: google @ wikimedia commons In the first incident, the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team,