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Disturbing Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, incident under investigation
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (213+ words) The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSi RA) have launched investigations into a disturbing and fatal incident in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga on Tuesday. " The incident was caught on camera, and in the video,…...
WATCH: Bree Street to pilot "Safe Passage" experiment
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (464+ words) Cape Town's iconic Bree Street is becoming the testing ground for a bold new approach to urban design, with South Africa's first live street experiment officially launching in the CBD today, 7 May. The Bree Street "Safe Passage" Experiment, located between…...
President Ramaphosa unaware of wanted man among Zimbabwe hosts
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (188+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has recently faced backlash after meeting with Zimbabwean dignitaries, but the Presidency said'he was unaware that a man wanted in South Africa was among them.' The president undertook a working visit to Zimbabwe on Sunday, after being…...
City Calls for Community Support as Electricity Upgrades Continue Across Cape Town
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (115+ words) The City of Cape Town is encouraging residents to report suspicious activity around electricity infrastructure so damage and theft can be prevented. This comes as the City's Energy Directorate repaired and upgraded streetlight infrastructure in Wynberg and surrounding areas as…...
A humanitarian organisation has distributed aid to those affected by floods
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (348+ words) Smile 90. 4 FM 0861 99 00 44 info@smile904. fm A humanitarian organisation has distributed aid to those affected by floods in the Northern Cape. At the same time, staff at Gift of the Givers have also been placed on standby as inclement weather is bound…...
Western Cape on High Alert as Level 8 Weather Warning Issued
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (418+ words) The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre has placed the province on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). According to SAWS, an intense cut-off low-pressure system is expected…...
Marais: 60 illegal firearms seized across the Western Cape
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (253+ words) Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomed the seizure of approximately 60 illegal firearms across the Western Cape during April 2026. A hand grenade and large quantities of ammunition were also confiscated. Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP)…...
Severe Weather Warning Issued as Cut-Off Low Brings Heavy Rain and Winds
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (129+ words) South Africans are urged to brace themselves as cold, wet and windy weather is expected over large parts of the country from today until Thursday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has attributed the inclement weather to a cut-off low-pressure…...
Two babies found dead within 24 hours in Cape Town
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (411+ words) As police investigate the abandonment of a newborn baby girl, who was later found deceased in'Grassy Park, another similar report has'come to light.' Ward 45 councillor, Many Marr, announced on social media that the body of a baby was found on'Vrygrond'Avenue…...
Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (204+ words) Cape Town. The Mother City's creative talent was on full display at this year's Comic Con Cape Town 2026, where 10 emerging artists showcased their work to thousands of visitors this past weekend. Participating artists were further assisted by facilitators Clyde Beech…...