Two alleged extortionists have been nabbed in Cape Town in separate incidents. Western Cape SAPS says the suspects were taken into custody in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) and late last night (Wednesday). The arrests were carried out in Browns Farm and Marikana informal settlement. Two alleged extortionists nabbed in Cape Town Constable Ndakhe Gwala says members of Operation Lockdown III had followed up on information they had received about
Few events bring the world together quite like the FIFA World Cup. The anticipation before kick-off, the roar of the crowd, the unforgettable goals, and the songs that become the soundtrack to football history. This weekend, Smile FM celebrates the music, memories and moments that have made the World Cup more than just a tournament. From iconic anthems that unite nations, to songs from around the world waving their flag – we’re reliving
A plant that grows wild only in Southern Africa and has long been used in traditional medicine is opening new pathways for cancer treatment research in South Africa and around the world. Researchers at North-West University are investigating the anti-cancer potential of Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as cancer bush, or kankerbos, after laboratory studies showed activity against several forms of cancer, including drug-resistant small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer. According to
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID), in collaboration with the Haven Night Shelter, has opened a new Safe Sleeping Zone in District Six, in support of the chronically homeless community in the CBD. The Safe Sleeping Zone is a four-month pilot project that forms part of the CCID’s Winter Readiness Programme. It will provide temporary shelter, as well as practical support, for chronically homeless individuals who are often excluded from existing
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that nearly 1,000 Mozambican nationals have left South Africa. The BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said it has processed the departure of 933 Mozambicans at the Lemobobo Port of Entry on Wednesday, 3 June. More than 580 of them are from Mossel Bay. “The remaining 584 individuals travelled from Mossel Bay through arrangements facilitated by the Mozambican High Commission,” read the BMA statement on
