What began as a call for help quickly revealed the dangerous reality facing law enforcement and communities alike. Metro Police officers responded to a domestic violence complaint at a home in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain yesterday, only to uncover a deadly cache of illegal weapons and ammunition. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith says when officers arrived, they were alerted to firearms on the property. “While one weapon was
Francois Wins The Best Year of His Life
Category: Win!
After weeks of excitement, 120 Golden Tickets, and countless vuvuzela moments, we have our winner. Congratulations to Francois, who has officially won The Best Year of His Life on Smile FM. From groceries, fuel and insurance, to gym memberships, pamper days, take-aways, streaming subscriptions, weekend getaways and even a family cruise — Francois and his family are set for an unforgettable year ahead. What started with listening out for a single vuvuzela turned into a
Political parties, industry groups, economists and business organisations have outlined their expectations for the 2026 Budget, with calls for tax relief, fiscal discipline and reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth, while protecting households and businesses under financial pressure. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to table the national budget on Wednesday, 25 February, amid rising debt-service costs, slow economic growth and mounting pressure to avoid new taxes. DA calls for tax relief
On Fridays we pop out to one of Cape Town’s schools. In the 4th edition of Ryan’s School Run we visited Wynberg Boys Junior School. The school is home to about 800 learners. 1 of 9 This year they celebrate their 185th birthday and are recognised as one of South Africa’s leading boy’s schools. Rooted in a proud history, the school remains steadfast in upholding the timeless principles focusing on Academics, Culture,
The City’s Graffiti Unit is tackling youth gang tags. The Unit hosted a community clean-up in Manenberg this week, targeting gang tags made by youth as they mark their territories. These tags have been linked to a recent increase in violent stone-throwing incidents in the community. The specialised unit within the Law Enforcement Department is tasked with cleaning illegal graffiti daily throughout the metropole. During the last three months of 2025,
