Within hours of the launch of the Western Cape Department of Mobility’s Easter Road Safety campaign, two motorists were arrested, sending out a strong message that reckless driving will not be tolerated. Maxine Bezuidenhout, Western Cape Department of Mobility Chief Director, says the suspects were arrested in Khayelitsha in unrelated incidents. “On Spine Road, a driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after blowing 0.53, more than twice
With the Easter holidays at our doorstep, the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has assured residents that its festive season safety plan covers the year-end holiday season and the Easter break. The City says its enforcement and emergency services will turn to the festive season operational blueprint to guide public safety efforts. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the next week and a half will
Two more suspects have appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court in connection with a multi-million romance scam involving an elderly woman. This follows the arrest of three people on 19 March, allegedly implicated in defrauding the women of over R14 million. The trio, 39-year-old Asanda Dwesini, 32-year-old Nomphelo Fetman and 47-year-old Shan Gabrelle Lewis, made their first court appearance on the same day as their arrest, and were in police custody after their case was postponed to
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is making an urgent and heartfelt appeal to communities to help protect schools during the Easter holiday. As schools across the province close today, marking the end of the first academic term, concerns are growing about the safety of school properties left unattended. MEC David Maynier says that while measures have been put in place to secure schools, additional eyes and ears from the community are
Rescue operations in the water have come under pressure. This is due to the global surge in fuel prices. The National Sea Rescue Institute says the escalating costs are placing pressure on its ability to train volunteer rescue crews and deliver lifesaving services. NSRI EMERGENCY: 087 094 9774 Rescue operations in the water under pressure The CEO of the NSRI, Mike Vonk, says they will never stop responding to emergencies.
