Iran has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are engaged in talks to end hostilities, calling the reports “fake news” and accusing the US of trying to manipulate global oil markets. Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the US and Iran had held discussions on the “complete and total resolution” of the conflict, adding that he had postponed planned military strikes on Iranian power
Motorists and residents in Claremont are being urged to prepare for disruptions as a partial road closure along Claremont Boulevard comes into effect, with construction expected to continue until the end of February next year. The closure between Stanhope and Hawthorne Roads forms part of the rollout of the MyCiTi bus service expansion. While one lane will remain open, commuters travelling from Stanhope towards Hawthorne will need to make use of alternative routes.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to the public to come forward with any information that could assist them with a tragic accident in which a one-year-old died yesterday. SAPS spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the Manenberg police have registered a case of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving. “A one-year-old baby girl suffered fatal injuries during the accident at Grace Court Heideveld. The circumstances surrounding this accident
Fish Hoek Police have opened an inquest docket for investigation after the body of a missing teenager from Masiphumelele was found at Fish Hoek Beach. The 15-year-old, Luve Bukwana, who was a Grade 10 pupil at Simon’s Town High School, was reported missing last Tuesday. Police confirmed that the teenager from Ntantiso Road, Masiphumelele, Ocean View was reported missing just before midnight, and the enquiry was transferred to Muizenberg Family Violence, Child
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed social grant payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year, providing clarity to millions of beneficiaries across the country. The schedule, approved by National Treasury, follows SASSA’s standard approach of staggering payments over three days each month, typically starting with older persons, followed by disability and then children’s grants. Adjustments are made to avoid weekends, public holidays, and Mondays to ensure smooth processing through the national
