Strong reactions have emerged from authorities and community structures following a fatal shooting outside a school in Atlantis that claimed the lives of a 14-year-old learner and a scholar taxi driver. On Wednesday afternoon, an unknown man approached the taxi driver parked outside Atlantis Secondary School, who police say was waiting for children who were being transported after school had been dismissed. The gunman opened fire, killing the driver and a grade 8 learner. Police note that
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has issued a safety advisory following a seal-related incident involving kayakers in Hout Bay over the weekend. Authorities reportedly responded quickly, and two seals have since been removed from the area, one involved in the incident on Saturday and another from Duiker Island on Wednesday. According to the NSRI, rabies among Cape fur seals remains a concern along parts of the South African coastline. “Epidemiological
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the newly upgraded Wesfleur Athletics Stadium in Atlantis, marking the completion of a major R31 million investment by the City of Cape Town. The extensive upgrade included the full replacement of the tartan running track, upgrades to the steeplechase arena, triple and long jump areas, hammer throw cage and javelin facilities, as well as improved floodlighting. Repairs were also carried out on seating areas, walkways, ablution
Ezekiel’s Dream
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Reach for a Dream is an organisation very close to my heart and the work they do is incredible – helping to fulfil the dreams of children with life threatening illnesses. Heidi Rowley is a good friend of the show and is the Head of Fundraising Reach for a Dream: For children who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness, the magic of childhood may be lost in the emotional, physical and financial
South Africans are set to pay more for tobacco products, alcoholic beverages and fuel, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced what he calls “unavoidable tax increases for 2026/27 during his budget speech this afternoon. But there is also good news for grant beneficiaries and on the personal income tax front. Here are the direct financial impacts of the 2026 National Budget on South Africans — focusing on changes that influence household income, expenses
