City’s ‘lack of empathy’ slated after Mitchells Plain boy falls into open manhole
Uzair Gideon fell down the manhole when he and three of his cousins were on their way to visit a relative in Wildwoods on New Year’s Day.
Denis Goldberg’s Hout Bay centre to uplift youth a step closer after delays
Struggle stalwart envisioned the project as a space to uplift the youth of the impoverished communities that border the harbour town of Hout Bay.
'Grave concern' over alleged sexual assault of boy at Sea Point pool
Law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason said the City would use its resources to assist the police to identify the alleged perpetrator.
Hundreds of illegal fireworks confiscated by Cape Town officials
Law enforcement had been determined to stop the illegal discharge of fireworks on New Year's Eve because of its effects on animals.
Altercations with Table Mountain park rangers 'far too common'
Responses varied from stories of verbal and physical attacks to arrests and fines due to various “frivolous” claims, the Mountain Club of SA noted.
Petition to deny Knysna father bail for allegedly killing 6-month-old daughter
The 31-year-old has been charged with murder after the baby died from head injuries sustained from an alleged assault.
Relative appears in court after confessing to killing Allishandre Floors, 16
Francois Thorne, 41, a relative of the teenager’s mother, Elsabe Floors, will stay behind bars until the case is heard again on January 14.
Top cyclist Nicholas Dlamini appoints global law firm over broken arm incident
“Norton Rose Fulbright have enormous experience in dealing with contentious issues such as this and are dealing with Semenya’s case against the IAAF. "
Maties hit hard by resignation of convocation president Heunis
Jan Heunis and two others left in protest of an investigation exonerating rector and vice-chancellor Professor Wim de Villiers.
Relative arrested for murder of Allishandre Floors, 16
Allishandre’s aunt, Lusinda Floors, from George, said the family was still coming to terms with the murder and would meet this week.
Surgery goes well for star cyclist after SANParks altercation
SA National Parks has appointed an independent investigator to probe the incident that left South African cyclist Nicholas Dlamini with a broken arm.
Officers probed over alleged assault of Muizenberg beachgoer 'for no reason'
"They hit and slapped me on my back, took my phone and cap, and when I asked them to give me back my things, they pepper-sprayed me. "
R4bn River Club developer 'doesn't have full consent of Khoi, San'
The Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust’s Jody Aufrichtig said they were unsure of the motives behind the opposition’s arguments.
Dirco hopes to bring back Macassar teacher stranded in China soon
Clayson Monyela said the department would liaise with their counterparts in the Chinese government to better understand Van Neel’s visa situation.
Battle intensifies over plan to develop mini-Century City on Observatory site
Controversial plan to develop mini-Century City on Observatory site
Court ruling on 'lending that traps consumers' hailed
"Consumers had been overcharged for years due to a lack of oversight and enforcement of the law protecting consumers subject to garnishee deductions. "
SA Tourism board can 'return to normality' after CEO is cleared of allegations
Sisa Ntshona will return to his post after the festive season, more than nine months after the Tourism Board placed him on precautionary suspension.
Tafelberg site in Sea Point suitable for social housing, court hears
It was argued that the City and province’s alleged failure to pursue spatial justice was a breach of their constitutional and statutory obligations.
Hopes Sea Point school site court case can help spark spatial apartheid redress
Housing activist groups are challenging the decision by the Western Cape government to sell the well-located property to a private buyer
Small business owner's power restored after court interdict
Stellenbosch small business owner Alfredil Ntamo said he had no choice but to approach the court after the power to his business was switched off.
SANDF major due to appear before military court over headscarf
Major Fatima Isaacs was charged in June with “failing to obey a lawful instruction” after she refused an order from a senior officer.
DA spat over mayor declaring 'coloureds not competent to hold leadership positions'
Swartland DA acting constituency chairperson Basil Stanley has called for a motion of no confidence against the municipality’s mayor, Tijmen van Essen.
Oudtshoorn mayor’s DA hearing into alleged maladministration postponed
Colan Sylvester said the 11 charges against him related mostly to “fabricated allegations” he was alleged to have made against the municipal manager.
Elderly Hangberg residents hit hard by lengthy closure of clinic
“Health workers used to bring the medication to us here at the community hall every Wednesday, but today, as you can see, there is no one. "
Caucus quitting threats as Oudtshoorn mayor awaits DA disciplinary decision
The DA placed Colan Sylvester on six-week special leave in August and barred him from all party and official duties pending the investigation.