Law Enforcement Marine and Environmental Unit officers have arrested several suspects in separate operations across Cape Town for the illegal possession of West Coast rock lobster tails. Officers were conducting patrols in the Parow industrial area yesterday when they noticed a suspicious vehicle. The driver appeared visibly uncomfortable, prompting officers to stop and search the bakkie. The City’s Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason says upon further investigation, 1000 West Coast rock lobster tails
Thousands of mechanical water meters will be replaced in the City from this month. These meters will be replaced with smart, modern metering technology. “This is a large-scale initiative to enhance water management and service delivery using modern water metering technology,” says Badroodien. Thousands of mechanical water meters will be replaced in the City from this month. The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme has officially launched this month. This follows the
It’s that time of year again when the South African National Defence Force is inviting the public to attend the SA Navy Festival 2026, taking place in Simon’s Town from 17 to 19 April. The annual free event draws large crowds, with a packed schedule of entertainment and activities, running daily from 10 am to 5 pm along the scenic False Bay coastline. Organisers say festivalgoers can expect a lively atmosphere, with
The private security company, ZoneWatch, has confirmed that one of its officers implicated in an alleged assault, that took place in the Plattekloof region, has been dismissed. The owner of ZoneWatch Security, Thomas Blatherwick, confirmed in a statement that the man was fired with “immediate effect”. “We can confirm that the security officer that assaulted the member of the public has been dismissed with immediate effect,” read the statement. Blatherwich went on to say that investigations are still ongoing, adding that his company is working closely with police and the
AI traffic cameras could change how motorists are fined. South Africa is entering a new phase of traffic enforcement as the City of Cape Town seeks legal approval to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) cameras capable of detecting seatbelt and cellphone violations. “Compliance becomes less about avoiding roadblocks and more about consistently following the rules.” AI traffic cameras: Fines SA warns drivers According to recent reports, the proposed AI-powered system will automatically identify
