Parklands College is mourning the death of its Head Boy, Connor Niske, whose passing was announced on Monday, 8 June. The school has described Connor as an “exceptional young man” whose impact on Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary extended far beyond his leadership role. “He was deeply involved in many aspects of college life, including robotics, sound engineering, outreach initiatives and countless school activities. Connor led with kindness, integrity, and humility,
Two men have been arrested and charged with murder following the deadly anti-immigrant violence that erupted in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, at the end of May. Western Cape police confirmed that the suspects, aged 19 and 26, were arrested during a tracing operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning. They are accused of murdering 27-year-old Mozambican national Tomas Chunguane, who died after allegedly being assaulted and stabbed during the unrest on
A community Madressa in Langa has allegedly fallen victim to an extortion racket, as police have launched an investigation. According to the Cape Town Ulama Board (CTUB), members of the non-profit religious school were contacted by people who demanded “a once-off “registration fee” of R3,000.00 alongside ongoing monthly payments of R500.00”. The CTUB noted that the demands were made under threats of violence. It is alleged that members of the Madressa, out of
Thirteen cases of foodborne illnesses were reported in the City between July 2025 and May 2026. This financial year has the lowest number of cases of the past three years. READ MORE: Foodborne illnesses – A national disaster declaration “Handling food properly not only reduces the risk of illness, but it also extends the life of the produce,” says City councillor Francine Higham. Thirteen cases of foodborne illnesses were reported in the City The
The Western Cape Government’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have reportedly confiscated 5 firearms, 99 rounds of live ammunition, significant quantities of illegal drugs, hundreds of litres of illegally traded liquor, and various items of stolen property. According to Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC, Anroux Marais, this is the latest operational results from the more than 1 200 additional law enforcement officers deployed across identified crime hotspots to help the South
