The Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed that nearly 1,000 Mozambican nationals have left South Africa. The BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, said it has processed the departure of 933 Mozambicans at the Lemobobo Port of Entry on Wednesday, 3 June. More than 580 of them are from Mossel Bay. “The remaining 584 individuals travelled from Mossel Bay through arrangements facilitated by the Mozambican High Commission,” read the BMA statement on
The Western Cape (WC) Police has warned that police will not hesitate to act decisively against marchers or protesters who engage in violent acts, including incitement of violence. This follows recent violent unrest targeting foreign nationals in the province. During a media briefing in George on Wednesday, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) assured citizens that the government remains firmly in control of the country’s security environment amid growing concerns over
Two people have lost their lives in yet another taxi-related attack in Masiphumelele this morning. This brings the total number of people killed in suspected taxi violence to six within two days, after four people were shot and killed in Nyanga yesterday. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that two cases of murder are being investigated, while authorities appeal to the community to come forward with any information that could assist
Residents in George and surrounding areas have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel as severe weather conditions are set to affect the region. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe weather in parts of the Western and Eastern Cape over the next two days. A Level 8 alert has been issued, with heavy rainfall of between 50 and 90 millimetres forecast for the Central Karoo, western parts of the
Man dies by suicide in Tafelsig
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The Mitchells Plain community has been left in shock as they try to piece together the circumstances that led to a man’s death by suicide in Tafelsig. The Western Cape SAPS confirmed that the Mitchells Plain SAPS opened an inquest docket, following the 57-year-old man’s death on Tuesday morning. Spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukana noted that his body was found on Winterhoek Street around 05:20. The community crime group reports that the man is
