City of Cape Town withdraws McLaren Circus event permit after animal welfare concerns
The City of Cape Town withdrew McLaren Circus’s event permit on Tuesday, cancelling the show on its opening day after an inspection by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA uncovered multiple animal welfare contraventions.
Beachgoers, residents expect major delays as roadworks start in Fish Hoek on Wednesday
A stop-go-system will be implemented on Main Road as the road will be resurfaced one lane at a time from Clovelly Road to the Fish Hoek traffic circle adjacent to Fish Hoek Beach.
Renowned Cape Flats artist defied the odds, and is grateful of how lucky he is
Renowned Cape Flats artist Dion Cupido’s first solo exhibition in four years is set for next month. His creations represent people marked by the consequences of a capitalist society which are intertwined into his experiences of growing up in Mitchells Plan, despite rising above it himself
WATCH: Two protesters thrown from taxi during Cape taxi strike
The taxi can be seen coming down the bridge adjacent to Cape Town taxi rank towards the intersection and then proceed with a sharp U-turn at speed back on to the bridge.
Covid-19 in SA: 1 393 new infections
The majority of Wednesday’s new infections were identified in Gauteng (34%), followed by the Western Cape (25%) and 22% in KwaZulu-Natal
Cape commuters told to find alternative transport ahead of massive taxi strike
Two of Cape Town’s taxi associations - Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) and the Congress of Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) - have confirmed a joint march to the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde’s offices on Thursday morning.
Ramaphosa’s new Covid-19 restrictions are ‘disappointing’
President Cyril Ramaphosa stopped short of ending the State of Disaster on Tuesday night during his address to the nation, leaving some critics disappointed, confused and bemused
Increase in Cape’s week-on-week arrests for March attributed to cash crunch amid Covid-19 pandemic
Cape Town’s increase in week on week arrests for March can be attributed to the economic hardships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the City’s Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said on Tuesday.
Covid-19 in SA: 912 new infections, one death on Tuesday
76 276 vaccines were administered across the country in the last 24 hours - The majority occurred in Gauteng (22 089), followed by 10 044 in the Eastern Cape and 9 715 in the Western Cape.
Pick n Pay showcases a sustainable solution to agriculture, ‘vertical farms’
In a South African retailer first, ‘vertical farms’ can be seen with its escalating shelves of greenery that is said to use no pesticides, 95% less water and 85% less fertiliser.
Cape Town’s special needs transport suspended in wake of Nyanga’s violent taxi protest
Cape Town’s commuting service for special needs citizens, Dial-a-Ride (DAR), has been suspended until further notice after a violent taxi protest erupted on Friday morning.
Covid-19 in SA: 1,558 new infections on Friday
82% of the country’s new infections were identified in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Simon’s Town’s raiding baboon finally finds a new home in the Eastern Cape
The saga of relocating a baboon, SWB12, with raiding behaviour in Simon’s Town is coming to an end after more than five months.
Another alleged cannabis distributor to the Cape nabbed
The sixth suspect allegedly involved in cannabis distribution in the Cape was arrested on Thursday by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team.
Covid-19 in SA: 1 671 new infections on Friday
Meanwhile, the number of vaccines administered on Friday (90 176) decreased when compared to Thursday’s total (91 203). However, Gauteng continues to administer more vaccines than any other province on a daily basis.
Elderly citizens in traumatic Robben Island experience say ’no thanks’ to CEO’s offer
The group of elderly citizens who were left bruised and injured during their Robben Island tour, when they were involved in a traumatic bus experience, have said “no thanks” to an offer by the Robben Island Museum CEO to remake and relive the experience.
Covid-19 in SA: 1868 more infections on Thursday
The common daily pattern of the pandemic is highlighted as Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal contributed the majority (74%) of Thursday’s new infections
Cape Town’s R85m project to replace 11. 9km sewer pipeline to be completed by June
About 11 900 metres of sewer pipeline replacement is expected to be completed in the City of Cape Town within the next three months to conclude the R85 million project.
LOOK: Police backup called to rescue three mistreated pit bulls in Kuilsriver
The SAPS, Cape Town Law Enforcement and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA have rescued three severely mistreated pit bull terriers, one with gaping holes on its face, from a house in Kuilsriver on Wednesday.
Cycling, skateboarding on Sea Point Promenade could be a thing of the past
The Sea Point Promenade is expected to become a pedestrian-only zone as a new proposal could see a ban on any form of wheeled movement, unless the public says otherwise
Covid-19 in SA: 1 867 new infections on Wednesday
88% of South Africa’s new infections on Wednesday were identified in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
SA plays vital role in the historic finding of the Endurance, over 100 years after it sank
More than a hundred years later, Captain Worsely’s detailed records on the day the vessel sank allowed an expedition in 2022 to find the wreckage.
Covid-19 in SA: Over 1 400 new infections on Tuesday
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases recorded 1 436 new Covid-19 infections across the country, and no related deaths on Tuesday.
Limpopo police arrest over 1 500 suspects in 8 days
Between February 27 and March 7, Limpopo SAPS arrested 1 536 suspects, between the ages of 26 and 34, on serious offences such as sexual offences, murder, dealing in drugs to public drinking, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said on Tuesday.
Women are slowly making strides within Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies
Historically, positions in South Africa’s security organs have been dominated by men. However, in 2022 the landscape has evolved, particularly within the Mother City.