The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in the Western Cape has secured a court order to forfeit R11 million after a senior Foschini Retail Group (TFG) accountant was tricked into paying millions of rand into fraudulent bank accounts. The High Court in Cape Town heard how scammers impersonated TFG Chief Financial Officer Ralph Buddle in February last year. The fraudsters contacted senior treasury accountant Johanna Rademan via WhatsApp, using Buddle’s profile photo to appear
City sees an uptick in teen pregnancies
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The City of Cape Town says teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern, with new figures showing a slight increase in the number of girls under 18 accessing antenatal care at public health facilities. According to City Health, 22,097 women visited City clinics for basic antenatal care in 2025. Of those, 1,230 were teenagers under the age of 18, a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year. Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and
Talk About the Big C This World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day 2026 is a powerful reminder that talking about cancer can save lives. By opening honest, informed conversations about cancer screening, early detection and personalised treatment, we can reduce fear, improve outcomes and give more South Africans the chance to live longer, healthier lives. Talk About the Big C This World Cancer Day Pharmacists at Medipost Pharmacy are encouraging everyone
Philippi police detectives are on the hunt for three gunmen involved in an alleged house robbery in Browns Farm at the weekend. According to police, occupants at a house in Sixwayikati Street was busy hosting a surprise party on Saturday when three unknown men entered he house pretending to be guests. “they greeted warmly and even hugged the victims,” said Police Constable Ndakhe Gwala Gwala added that the men exited the
A primary school teacher from Hanover Park has been ranked among the best educators in the world. Charnelle Arendse, a multi-award-winning teacher at Belmor Primary School, has been named one of the Top 50 finalists for the 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize. She was among teachers from around the world who were honoured at an event in Dubai on Monday, alongside 49 other finalists. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said the accolade follows
