An 83-year-old man was among five suspects arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) West Coast District officers after authorities seized 418 West Coast rock lobsters, a lobster tail, and an octopus, valued at over R209 000 yesterday. The arrests followed an early warning issued to the community on Wednesday, cautioning residents that possession of lobsters during the red tide would lead to arrests. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says members of
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially confirmed that he is in the running to become the next Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance, positioning himself as a key contender to succeed outgoing leader John Steenhuisen. Hill-Lewis announced following weeks of speculation after Steenhuisen revealed he would not seek re-election. During a briefing at the Elsies River Civic Centre on Friday morning, the mayor said his decision was driven by a sense of duty and
There are 8 billion reasons to act on obesity with World Obesity Day 2026 to be commemorated on 4 March this year. The global health community will unite to raise awareness about the fact that there are numerous root causes for obesity. In particular this year, the Foundation wishes to highlight the fact that obesity is also classified as a medical condition. “Obesity is one of the key risk factors for heart
In a decisive move to protect public funds, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed five officials caught up in a sprawling fraud and corruption scandal at its Johannesburg Local Office. The dismissal, part of a larger crackdown that saw eight officials arrested and charged last year, highlight the Agency’s no-nonsense approach to wrongdoing. SASSA CEO Themba confirmed that the dismissed officials are among eight who faced charges of fraud-related
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A Seafood and Jazz festival will be held this weekend, on Saturday, 28 February 2026, in Cape Town. The Lucky Fish Cape Derby Seafood & Jazz Festival takes place at the Kenilworth Racecourse. The organisers say you can expect fresh seafood to be paired with smooth live jazz music. https://smilefm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-28-at-13.04.50.mp4 Seafood and Jazz festival loading Guests will also experience top-class racing alongside the ocean’s finest flavours. People who are
