Following an increase in train-related incidents in recent days, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says the safety of passengers, employees and members of the public remains a top priority. The comment follows the latest incident in which an unidentified man was fatally struck by a train in Heideveld on Monday, 28 September 2026. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since confirmed that an inquest has been opened. A
The City’s Safety and Security chief, JP Smith, has condemned the Athlone Magistrates Court’s decision to release suspects facing charges for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The three men were found with four AK47 firearms, a 9mm pistol and over 350 rounds of ammunition while driving around in Nyanga in July. “Officers were on patrol in Crossroads when members of the public alerted them to a suspicious vehicle in the area. They located the
The City of Cape Town has become a big brother to Stellenbosch with regard to tourism. The two entities have teamed up in a bid to have visitors stay a little longer in both the city and the town. In this way, visitors will also be able to experience a lot more of what both the City and Stellenbosch have to offer them. Cape Town becomes big brother to Stellenbosch Representatives from
Tributes are pouring in following the tragic death of prominent Oudtshoorn ostrich farmer, 85-year-old Sagaria “Saag” Jonker, whose Toyota Land Cruiser was swept away in the Olifants River on Sunday, 27 September. Jonker had attempted to cross a low-water bridge on Sunday when his vehicle was swept away. The river was in full flood after heavy rain in its catchment area south of Beaufort West. Southern Cape police spokesperson Christopher Spies says
The warning signs of heart disease are often mistaken for stress, fatigue, or simply getting older. That’s according to the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, as World Heart Day 2026 was commemorated this week. “Every heartbeat matters.” Warning signs of heart disease often mistaken for stress, fatigue or simply getting older According to the Communication Officer at Groote Schuur Hospital, Esethu Madlwabinga said heart disease does not only affect older people.
