The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has raised concerns over the number of pedestrian-related accidents recorded in recent days. Over the past weekend, 107 motor vehicle accidents were reported on City roads, 40 of which involved pedestrians. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says these statistics are a stark reminder of the ongoing challenge that is road safety in the City, and pedestrian safety in particular.
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has approached the courts on an urgent basis in a bid to stave off strike action by the National Union for All Sectors (NUFAS). GABS says it is aware of a notice issued by NUFAS advising its members of an intention to embark on strike action from 00:00 on Thursday, 10 September 2026. Golden Arrow is challenging the planned strike action and says it will communicate the
Future 50: Dragonfly Aerospace
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Reaching new heights in South African aerospace 🚀 Innovation takes centre stage on the Future 50 as we profile Dragonfly Aerospace, a Western Cape-based manufacturer of Earth observation satellites and cameras. 1 of 6 Listen to their story: Content hosted by iono.fm Powered by FNB Business. Help Changes Everything. Authorised FSP and Credit Provider.
A 20-year-old hiker is safely home after a complex 14-hour overnight rescue operation on Table Mountain that began late on Sunday afternoon and concluded just after Monday morning at 07h00. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) says the hiker became disoriented while exploring the mountain high above Newlands, and after losing the trail, he found himself stranded on a cliff, unable to safely move either forwards or back. With his cellphone battery
ANC takes IEC dispute to Electoral Court
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The ANC has taken its dispute with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) over candidate nominations to the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein. The party is challenging the IEC’s decision to exclude ANC members who missed the 28 August deadline for submitting candidate nominations for the upcoming local government elections. The ANC is seeking leave to appeal the IEC’s decision, which was taken on or around 1 September 2026. In its
