With the Automobile Association predicting record high fuel costs, commuters can expect travelling price hikes. Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed that in light of the 30 per cent fuel increase over the past year and the six per cent expected increase next month, the bus service will be[…]
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has confirmed that the Roads and Stormwater Department has cleared most roadways and unblocked drains in areas that have been affected by Thursdays evening’s gale force winds and heavy downpours. Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell explained that Chapman’s Peak Drive[…]
At least 150 residential properties have been affected in Thursday evening’s rain and gale force winds. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has confirmed that flooding has impacted residents of Goodwood, Parow, Ravensmead, Belhar and Bellville South. Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell said Roofs of homes[…]
Here is a transcript of a speech delivered by MJC second deputy president Shaykh Riad Fataar at last night’s iftaar dinner with state president Cyril Ramaphosa His Excellency President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Economic Development Mr Ebrahim Patel, Deputy Secretary General of the[…]
Support for the mass movement against gentrification is growing in Cape Town, with more members of the ulema speaking out against the Muslim community’s endangered heritage. Gentrification was placed firmly on the agenda at a special iftaar hosted by the Muslim Judicial Council in Rylands on Wednesday night in a[…]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Muslim community for its contribution to South Africa. Speaking at the annual Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Iftaar in Rylands in Cape Town on Wednesday evening, Ramaphosa appealed to the Muslim community to work together and has undertaken to address some of the issues that[…]
Mini-bus taxi drivers have blocked Bluegum and Bonteheuwel Avenues in Bonteheuwel on the Cape Flats in protest against on-going gang violence. Ward councillor Angus McKenzie said the fresh violence that erupted on Wednesday morning appears to be an attempt to avenge the murder of an alleged gangster who was killed[…]
Following recent violent clashes between Parkwood residents and police, ward councillor William John Akim and the sub-council manager, Fred Monk, are expected to inform residents on Wednesday evening about the way forward in addressing their housing concerns. Residents of Parkwood held a symbolic protest on May 19, 2018, in which[…]
One person has died in a fire in a Metrorail train bound for the Cape Town Station. According to the City’s Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, Theo Layne, the gender of the victim is unknown at this stage. Layne confirmed that another adult female has sustained serious burns and three adult[…]
A man has been arrested for fraud after attempting to cheat on his learner licence examination at the Milnerton Driving Licence Testing Centre. Traffic Service spokesperson, Richard Coleman said an examiner at the centre on Tuesday had noticed the suspect cheating by copying answers from a piece of paper. Coleman[…]
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