The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has removed three dogs from unacceptable living conditions inside a parked vehicle in the Cape Town CBD. The operation was reportedly conducted after Law Enforcement officers called the SPCA for assistance on Friday evening. SPCA inspectors reportedly had previous dealings with the owner concerning the welfare of his animals. It is believed that the owner had been staying permanently inside the vehicle with the dogs. Two
The final bell has officially rung, marking the end of the third academic term and the start of the school holidays. While thousands of learners are celebrating the end of what may have been a stressful term, thousands of matric learners will be using the school break to prepare for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which are just 20 days away. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says more than 71
A 72-hour tracking operation was launched in KZN last night, following a mass shooting south of Durban, which saw 11 people killed and 3 others wounded. Lieutenant General Dimpane said, “There is no place in our communities for the senseless taking of human lives. A 72-hour tracking operation has been launched in KZN The manhunt was undertaken at the instruction of the acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane. She,
While a teen accused remains behind bars in connection with the death of 10-year-old Octavia Swarts in Kraaifontein, authorities are also trying to determine how to prevent another similar tragedy. The Department of Social Development confirmed that a Child Death Review is being conducted, which seeks to establish any child-protection risks, lapses in support, and identify opportunities for earlier intervention. The department stressed that the Child Death Review is separate from
There’s no single recipe for the perfect South African braai. Some prefer charcoal, others swear by wood. Some go for steak and chops, while others reach for boerewors. Everyone has their own way, but one ingredient brings it all together: music. This Heritage Day weekend, Smile FM is celebrating the sounds that belong around the fire, from timeless South African favourites to feel-good tracks made for singing along with family and friends.
