A 25-year-old suspect has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Loganberry Street, Bonteheuwel. A 58-year-old, Louis Van Sensie, was stabbed while attempting to intervene in an altercation yesterday. The South African Police Services (SAPS) spokesperson FC Van Wyk says she was declared dead on arrival at hospital. “According to reports, the suspect came to the deceased house looking for a friend. The deceased husband informed the suspect, that he’s friend is
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited communities along the N2 airport precinct over the weekend, amid criticism over the City’s plan to construct a security barrier along the highway. The City in January confirmed plans to allocate R114 million in its adjustment budget for the “N2 Edge Project”, aimed at improving safety for commuters, pedestrians and residents along a 9km stretch of the busy route. The road has become notorious for frequent smash-and-grab incidents and has been dubbed the “Hell Run”.
A SANDF camouflage uniform was confiscated during a raid in Ravensmead. Police also recovered drugs and cash. The camouflage uniform was among the items confiscated during a raid Police Captain Frederick C van Wyk says members attached to Operation Lockdown III had received intelligence of a premises in Pinedene Street, Ravensmead. It was alleged that gangs were involved in selling drugs from these premises. Information was also given to
The National Department of Agriculture has announced the opening of a new export market for South African table grapes to the Republic of Korea (ROK). The Department says negotiaions for this market started over 20 years ago, and the first consignment is being prepared after the ROK notified South Africa that they had opened the market on 23 January 2026. It follows a physical field verification visit which was initiated a year
This is exciting! We’re happy to tell you that BreakOut Events in association with Smile FM – legendary British synth-pop pioneers The Human League will be heading to South Africa this May. One of the the original members of the band is Philip Oakey – we caught up with him on breakfast this morning: Catch The Human League live in Cape Town on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at the Grand Arena in GrandWest. They will
