Four suspects are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court tomorrow after a dramatic operation in Table View uncovered an illegal abalone processing operation worth more than R1 million. The suspects, aged between 35 and 45, were arrested yesterday following a joint operation led by the Hawks. Authorities say the arrests followed a tip-off about a suspected abalone drying facility operating in the area. Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi says investigators
Fill up DHL Stadium for Bafana Bafana!
Category: Sports
Capetonians have been urged to get their tickets for the upcoming Bafana Bafana friendly against Panama at the end of the month at DHL Stadium. Coach Hugo Broos on Monday named a 38-member preliminary team to face Panama in two international friendly matches, with local fans in Cape Town and Durban being treated. Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium will host the two matches against the Central American country.
Motorists travelling along Chapman’s Peak Drive between Hout Bay and Noordhoek should prepare for temporary road closures during March 2026 as scheduled exploratory engineering work takes place to support ongoing safety assessments and long-term infrastructure planning. The work forms part of a continuous programme to monitor the stability of the mountain slopes and ensure the long-term safety of one of Cape Town’s most iconic coastal routes. Road Closure Dates and Times
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to exercise caution around water, especially with temperatures reaching 40°C in Cape Town. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a heatwave advisory for the Western Cape, including the Cape Town region, expected until Friday, 13 March. Temperatures are forecast to rise significantly above the seasonal average, with some areas experiencing temperatures in the mid-30s to low-40s°C. READ MORE: Cape Town
Hill-Lewis calls for probe into gang links in central line reconstruction
Category: News, News Trending
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on the Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to conduct a full investigation into alleged gang links connected to contracts tied to the reconstruction of the City’s Central Line railway. The mayor’s call follows an Amabhungane investigative report, which alleges that alleged underworld figure Ralph Stanfield and his wife, Nicole Johnson, may have benefited from security subcontracting opportunities linked to the multibillion-rand project. According
