UWC's Priscilla Baker honoured with prestigious L’Oréal–UNESCO award
Professor Priscilla Baker from the University of the Western Cape has been awarded the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Award for her groundbreaking work in analytical chemistry and her commitment to mentoring future scientists.
Experts warn bank users of surge in festive season scams
The Western Cape came in second after Gauteng for the provinces with the highest amount of debit card-related fraud.
Girl, 17, arrested after another Marketplace scam in Nyanga
Police are looking for three suspects linked to the robbing of a consumer lured to Browns Farm to sell goods.
Woman, 23, gunned down outside Mitchells Plain home
Community police forum shocked by murder of young woman outside her home
Security guard shot at a Cape Town traffic department
A member of the community allegedly shot the security guard who attempted to defuse an argument.
Lavender Hill project to reform ‘battlefield’
The delivery of refurbished shipping containers meant to house a music and computer class bring hope to Lavender Hill community
Emotional send-off for teenager killed in Bonteheuwel crash
Taytim-Lee Hendricks, 18, was laid to rest on Saturday in an emotional ceremony
Cape Town mom killed while walking children to school
Belhar community leaders have raised the alarm on increased shootings in their area.
FoodForward SA moves closer to goal of feeding 2. 5 million hungry a day, with opening of warehouse
FoodForward SA will be able to feed more hungry people after they opened a bigger warehouse on Friday ahead of World Hunger Day
Cape Town Opera scores two awards at the WC Cultural Affairs Awards
The organisation was recognised for its work in youth development and the promotion of multilingualism in the Western Cape.
Five shot, three dead in Khayelitsha mass shooting
Two mass shootings in Khayelitsha over a two-week period left three people dead and seven injured
EFF calls on CPUT to declare SRC elections
CPUT last held an SRC election in 2019 and cited a clause in its constitution as a hindrance to this.
Two killed in Cape vigilante attacks within 48-hours
Police are investigating cases of murder after two men were found burnt to death in two separate incidents at a Cape informal settlement
Daughter of Delft crime activist among two shot dead
Delft police are investigating cases of murder after two people were gunned down within two hours of each other.
Cape Flats policing forums welcome new station commanders
SAPS management in the Western Cape has appointed new top cops for Nyanga and Mitchells Plain police stations.
Khayelitsha radio host clinches an award
Radio Zibonele radio host flew the Khayelitsha flag high this past weekend after a win at the traditional music awards in Mpumalanga.
Concern over Parow old-age home residents
The Western Cape has 86 unregistered old age homes as organisations caring for the elderly cry out for assistance
Delft mom shot dead in suspected gang crossfire
“A mother walking to church and getting caught in crossfire is unacceptable. ” - Delft community activist, Farida Ryklief.
Cape community leader gunned down
A Mitchells Plain councillor has used the murder of a Siqalo community leader as motivation to prevent the relocation of railway squatters to his ward
WCED spent R1. 8million on the ongoing dispute with axed principal Wesley Neumann
The ANC in the Western Cape Legislature has expressed concern over the exorbitant costs associated with a former principal’s disciplinary process
Concerns about administration of TRC bursary
Concerns have been raised over the ‘poor’ management of the TRC bursary as the fund’s managers visited the Western Cape this week to encourage apartheid victims and their families to apply
Nearly 4 000 Cape estate agents could lose jobs if they don’t qualify by next January
Real Estate Business Owners of South Africa have called for an extension to ward off possible job loses
Taxi driver, 41, shot dead in his vehicle in Uitsig
Shooting could be gang-related, says taxi council
Boy, 17, sentenced to 68 years in jail for Cape shooting spree
Blue Down Magistrates Court sentenced a 17-year-old boy to 68 years behind bars for killing two people and wounding three others, including a 9-year-old girl
Lavender Hill hero recognised at Western Cape sports awards
Cape Flats activist among sports legends and stars who were commended for their contribution to sport in the Western Cape