Western Cape police have confirmed that an inquest into the death of a 6-year-old boy in December last year has been changed to a murder investigation. The boy’s body was discovered inside a washing machine at his family’s home in Ensor Street in Cafda, Retreat, on 19 December. The boy’s father had reported his son missing at the local police station, which led to officers visiting the family’s home. After
Water Policing and Diving Services are continuing ongoing search efforts for a 37-year-old American man who went missing in the surf zone at Diaz Beach, Cape Point, on Wednesday evening. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), its Simonstown duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Diaz Beach, Cape Point at 18h12. NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says it appears that on their final day of vacation
More than half of the country’s kidnapping cases are in Gauteng. Kidnapping remains a serious safety concern in South Africa, particularly in Gauteng, which accounts for more than half of reported cases nationally. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for October to December 2025, 4 775 kidnapping cases were reported across the country during this period. Gauteng alone accounted for over 53% of these incidents. More than
MultiChoice to discontinue Showmax
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MultiChoice has announced plans to discontinue Showmax. In a notice to clients this morning, 5 March 2026, MultiChoice, now part of French media giant Groupe Canal+, said following a comprehensive review, the Showmax Board made the decision to discontinue the Showmax service in the near future. No date has been given for the final termination of the service, nor what might replace it. The notice goes on to say that this
The decomposed body found inside a cupboard at the Sea View Flats in Hangberg, Hout Bay, two weeks ago has been formally identified as 17-year-old Amiena Swano. The confirmation was announced by the Hout Bay Community Policing Forum (CPF), following DNA testing conducted by the South African Police Service. ALSO READ: Hout Bay CPF: probe into Seaview body found continues – Smile 90.4FM CPF Deputy Chairperson Roscoe Jacobs said the
