The Cape’s waters continue to face the destructive impact of illegal fishing, as law enforcement officials intensify efforts to protect marine life. The Environmental Unit made a significant arrest in Bishop Lavis yesterday, which led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man. The City’s Law Enforcement spokesperson, Wayne Dyason, says while patrolling the area, officers stopped a male suspect who appeared nervous. “They asked if he stays at the property he
Concerns have been raised over the safety of cyclists, with just days left before the upcoming Cape Town Cycle Tour, following a supposed attempted hijacking in Constantia. According to the Pedal Power Association, a cyclist travelling along Firgrove Road, toward Constantia Uitsig, at around 06:00 on Sunday morning, was targeted by occupants of a vehicle in what has been described as an aggressive incident. The organisation said a white Toyota Venture allegedly attempted to force the cyclist off the road twice before the
Twelve people have been arrested in Maitland on various charges. The suspects, aged between 25 and 72 years, were taken into custody on Monday on charges of possession of a unlicensed firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and dealing in drugs. The arrests were carried out at a premises in Garden Village. Twelve people have been arrested in Maitland on various charges Members of the Police’s Anti-Gang Unit were deployed to Kensington,
A major new development is planned for Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, with plans to expand the Granger Bay precinct through land reclamation, new coastal infrastructure and mixed-use development. According to a Draft Scoping Report released as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, the project would see approximately 3.2 hectares of land reclaimed from Table Bay to create new public spaces, coastal protection structures and commercial and residential developments. The proposed
As the debate rages on over the City’s planned project to build a R114 million “security wall” along the N2, a doctor from Germany has become the latest victim on the so-called Hell Run. 69-year-old Gary Firer and his wife were on their way back to Cape Town International Airport in their rental car on Thursday, 19 February, at around 3 PM, to fly back to Germany, when a brick was thrown through
