As the clock struck midnight, people everywhere welcomed the New Year with celebrations, fireworks, and fresh hope for the months ahead, and for some families, the New Year arrived with an unforgettable surprise. Across hospitals, the first babies of the year were born just moments after midnight, b
Authorities are urging extra caution at local beaches following multiple drowning incidents in recent days. Officials say changing surf conditions, strong rip currents, and overcrowded shorelines are increasing the risk for swimmers. Two fatal drowning incidents were reported on New Year’s Day. A 3
Tragedy struck on New Year’s Day as a 38-year-old man has drowned at Strand Beach. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said its rescue team were approached by a lady claiming that there was a drowning in progress but it appears that the lady could not indicate where along the beach the incident
The City of Cape Town has again lost a court battle with the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA). Earlier this week, the High Court ordered the municipality to provide an alternative venue for the association competition. COURTESY: FACEBOOK - CAPE TOWN STREET PARADE The City took the
Kuilsriver Family Violence Child Protection Sexual Offences Unit is seeking the assistance of the public to locate missing 12-year-old Gael Nukendy who was last seen on 25 December 2025, when he left his residence to go play with friends and was not seen since. ‘’The child is a Congolese national. A
Cape Town residents are being urged to be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption. This comes as the City of Cape Town has seen an increase in the amount of daily usage. The City has a set collective water-wise daily usage target of less than 975 million litres per day (MLD) for the s
Library patrons in Bellville will temporarily have to use a different library following cable theft at Bellville Library. The closure took effect on Monday , and is scheduled to reopen on Monday, 12 January. ARCHIVE ‘’The building is without electricity supply – work is under way to replace the cab
The Western Cape Mobility Department says it has recorded 27 crashes and 34 deaths on the province’s roads over the past week. The department says 14 victims were pedestrians, while drunk driving remains a major concern. Of the 103 arrests made, 73 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, wh
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has won its court bid against the City of Cape Town after approval to use Vygieskraal Stadium was withdrawn. The Western Cape High Court ordered the city to provide an alternative venue and assist with safety requirements. The association’s spokesperson Se
One of the suspects arrested during a recent Anti-Gang Unit operation will return to next court next week. Rameez Jacobs (38), appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday. He is accused of murder and attempted murder that were perpetrated outside the Athlone Court on 3 December. SUPPLIED: S