Five people have been treated for smoke inhalation on Sunday after a fire broke out at a flat in Schotscheskloof, Bo-Kaap. The city’s Fire and Rescue Service said two men and three women were treated by paramedics and later transported to nearby hospital facilities. Spokesperson Theo Layne said the fire[…]
Police have arrested a 34-year old man suspected to be behind the New Year’s fire that destroyed parts of the Overstrand area in the Western Cape. It is believed that a flare had been set off at midnight on Tuesday and caused the fire which affected parts of the Kogelberg[…]
A 31-year-old male was arrested on Thursday for being in possession of two firearms and ammunition. The Manenberg Crime Prevention unit deployed within Manenberg Policing Precinct to combat gang violence received intelligence of illegal firearms and ammunition being stored at an address in Groenberg Road, Heideveld. Police spokesperson Frederick van[…]
A head on collision between a light motor vehicle and light duty vehicle has claimed the life of an unknown woman on Thursday. Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said the crash occurred on the Robinson Pass between Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay. “There’s been yet another collision. This time between[…]
Despite the festive season being known for its jovial mood, an increase in reckless behaviour is dually noted. There is often an increase in crimes such as assault and robberies, with the Thuthuzela Forensic Centre in Khayalitsha having reported several rape cases over the New Years period. Dr Genine Josias,[…]
Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk said local authorities in the Western Cape are following up all possible leads that may assist them in establishing the cause of fire in Wupperthal. Dozens of homes and other structures were gutted on Sunday as a blaze tore through the community. Half of the[…]
A three-year-old girl has sustained serious head injuries after she was knocked over by a minibus taxi in Sea Point. ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said the incident occurred along Beach Road on Tuesday evening. “Paramedics arrived at the scene to find the child lying in the road, while the taxi[…]
The Cape Town CBD was brought to life in a display of what it really means to be a rainbow nation yesterday, as people from all ages, races, nationalities and cultures came together in celebration of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, previously known as Twee Nuwe Jaar. The annual event[…]
While many South Africans are on holiday thousands of matriculants await the release of the 2019 matric results which will be released on the 3rd of January. During this time of year many candidates experience anxiety and panic attacks during what seems to be “the longest period of their lives”.[…]
The outcome of the 2018 National Senior Certificate examinations –matric results – will be announced by the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga on 3 January 2019. Spokesperson for Department of Basic Education Elijah Mahlangu said it is all systems go at the department as they have been preparing for[…]
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