The Western Cape Government has confirmed that one fatality has occurred in the Garden Route after an individual attempted to cross a flooded river. This was amid the Orange level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall over the Garden Route from Wednesday, 3 June, into Thursday, 4 June. Authorities have again appealed to residents not to cross flooded rivers or roads, warning that these conditions remain extremely dangerous. Officials also confirmed that the worst
Postbank has extended its card replacement schedule to support thousands of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients who are still trying to switch to the new Black Cards, as concern grows over meeting the upcoming deadline. From Saturday, 06 June 2026, selected retail outlets will be open on Saturdays throughout the month of June, giving beneficiaries more time to switch to Black Cards. Postbank spokesperson Bongani Diako says this is
National Blood Donor Month is here, and your help is being sought to donate blood, which can save lives. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) says the theme for the month is “Be Remarkable”. The organisation’s Public Relations Manager, Marike Carli, says a major blood donation drive will be held next weekend, ahead of World Blood Donor Day, on Sunday, 14 June. “Each donation represents kindness, courage and community spirit”, says Marike Carli,
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, we’re now getting the chance to watch a digitally remastered IMAX version of Mbongeni Ngema’s SARAFINA! Phil caught up with the star of Sarafina! Leleti Khumalo to talk about the film’s impact on South Africa and some of the unreleased footage and music now in the new version. Sarafina! is available for one week at selected show times at the following
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 59-year-old woman in Lavender Hill this morning. SAPS spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the victim was fatally stabbed after a heated argument with a family member. “Her body was discovered in St Christopher Avenue, St Montague Village in the early hours of Friday morning. According to reports, the victim had an
