Nine people, including 7 teenagers, were rescued from rip currents at Kleinmond Main Beach over the weekend. According to the National Sea Rescue Institute, its NSRI Kleinmond duty crew was activated after it received reports of a mass drowning in progress on Sunday afternoon, after 7 teenagers and 2 adults appeared to be in distress in the surf zone. According to NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon, all 9 casualties were widely separated from
The City of Cape Town says intensified highway patrols and safety interventions helped reduce serious accidents on major routes during the 2025/26 festive season, with a notable decline recorded on the N2. City data shows that only nine serious incidents were reported on the N2 over the festive period, compared to 18 during the same period in 2024. For more than a decade, the City has steadily increased its presence on
Bishop Lavis police are investigating a horrific triple murder following a deadly shooting in Valhalla Park. The latest casualty, an 18-year-old man, tragically died yesterday, becoming the third victim of a violent attack. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that the shooting occurred on Saturday in Paulus Street, where a 41-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were killed instantly at the scene. “The motive for the shooting remains unknown and
There’s a lineup of exciting sports, cultural and lifestyle events to end off the month of January in Cape Town. Residents are reminded that several events will be taking place this week in the Mother City, but also the weekend and beyond. Please prepare for various roads to be affected. “Cape Town has kicked off the new year with a lively mix of events, from the iconic minstrel parade to thrilling rugby
Inner City Saturdays returns on Saturday, 31 January, with a refreshed programme that goes beyond retail and culture, introducing immersive, nature-led experiences in the Company’s Garden. Led by The Mission for Inner City Cape Town, Inner City Saturdays is a monthly initiative that reimagines Cape Town’s inner city as a walkable, welcoming, and shared public space. The January edition brings a curated line-up of guided walks and community activities in the Company’s
