A 37-year-old man is set to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing charges of human trafficking and rape. The suspect was arrested yesterday by the Hawks’ Economic Crimes and Protected Resources team. Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani says he is accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl into marriage and sexually assaulting her over seven months. “It is reported that in March 2025, a 15-year-old girl travelled to
An Open Skies Policy could unlock billions for Cape Town’s economy. So says the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, James Vos. He says they are calling on the national government to implement an Open Skies Policy. He says such a move could significantly boost the city’s economy, lower air travel costs and unlock new tourism and trade opportunities. Vos says, ” Cape Town International Airport exceeded its 2024 passenger target by 125%,
A primary school in the Eastern Cape has temporarily closed after two educators were fatally shot during school hours on Thursday. The incident happened at Ntabankulu Primary at lunch time, when an assailant entered the school premises and then its staff room before opening fire. “[He] forcibly gained entry to the premises by cutting through the perimeter fence. The suspect proceeded directly to the school kitchen,” read the SAPS statement. The Eastern Cape Education Department confirmed that all the
African music lovers, with every tour since 2021 selling out to enthusiastic audiences. Fans attending this year’s performances tour can look forward to a vibrant new setlist featuring homegrown favourites like “African Dream”; African anthems such as “Circle of Life”; along with international hits reimagined in the Choir’s signature style, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Higher Love,” and the stirring “Nessun Dorma.” The Ndlovu Youth Choir continues to uplift and inspire audiences with their message of
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for an urgent meeting with Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to address ongoing delays in expanding the City’s policing powers, arguing that the move is essential to strengthen the fight against gang-related crime in the metro. The call follows the Acting Minister’s reported public admission that the South African Police Service (SAPS) lacks the resources to defeat gangs operating in the Western Cape. Hill-Lewis said
