Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has unveiled plans to transform the city’s iconic unfinished Foreshore highways into a new link bridge, tunnel, promenade and neighbourhood. The Foreshore Precinct Project aims to address congestion in the CBD while unlocking 15 hectares of currently undeveloped land for new homes, public spaces and economic development. The unfinished highways have remained incomplete for more than 50 years. The City says the project will be
The search continues for the suspects involved in a shooting in which four people were injured at the corner of Coronation Road and 1st Avenue in Maitland on Thursday, 1 October 2026. This happened less than 24 hours after another shooting in Mitchells Plain, where three people were fatally wounded in Lentegeur on Wednesday, while a fourth victim later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the victims
UPDATE – 1 October 2026: The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that more charges are likely to be added in the case against a cleaner employed at the Wynberg Magistrates Court, who was caught trying to smuggle contraband to a detainee at the court on Monday. Wynberg Police officers reportedly caught the 42-year-old, identified as Marco Harrison, in the act and seized mandrax tablets, tobacco, crystal meth, dagga, a cellphone and a
Everyone is young at heart! The Young at Heart Festival brings families and communities together for a fun-filled day of local food, shopping, entertainment and connection. Discover local small businesses, artisan products, delicious food, family activities, carnival rides, games and more — while supporting entrepreneurs and organisations from across the Western Cape. It’s all about shopping local, spending time together and celebrating the community. Bring the family and enjoy a festival day filled
2 October marks one month since 22-year-old Slade Van Der Walt disappeared at Strand Beach, and he is yet to be found. On 2 September, he and another man were assisting someone in difficulty in the water when they were caught in rip currents. The body of the 39-year-old man from Mfuleni washed ashore the following day, but there remains no sign of Van Der Walt. ALSO READ: Search for
