The City of Cape Town’s Council yesterday adopted its Rail Business Plan and Vision 2050, which sets out ambitious goals for the Metro, underpinned by a fully functioning public rail system. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the detailed plan includes the goal that 75% of passenger trips should be made by public transport by 2050, with rail as the backbone of an integrated system under City control. The City says it regards passenger
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the US has no right to exclude South Africa from the G20, reiterating that South Africa is a founding member of the G20. It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday confirmed that South Africa would not get an invitation to Miami. Rubio lashed out at South Africa’s G20 Presidency, accusing the country of blocking America, adding that South Africa no longer qualifies
Two City of Cape Town traffic officers came under fire in Athlone this week after pursuing suspects believed to be linked to a deadly shooting at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, when the officers were patrolling the area and noticed an armed man running toward a vehicle before fleeing the scene. A high-speed chase followed through Athlone in the direction of Langa. As the officers attempted to cut
A major drug bust unfolded on the N12 outside George after police stopped a truck allegedly transporting a large consignment of cocaine from Johannesburg destined for the Southern Cape. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says members of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Narcotics Unit had received information about a truck carrying drugs. “Acting on the information, officers tracked down the vehicle and pulled it over for a search. Inside the truck’s cabin, officers
A tragic incident unfolded at Table Bay Harbour this morning when an adult male was found dead in the water, while a five-year-old child, believed to be his son, was rescued unharmed. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Table Bay duty crew, the City of Cape Town’s water rescue network, and police were called to D-Berth, Duncan Dock, after reports of a drowning in progress. NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the child,
