Three arrestees have been convicted in Mitchells Plain in a landmark drug case that highlights the ongoing battle against crystal methamphetamine, or ‘tik’, in the Western Cape. The suspects, aged between 61 and 66, were found guilty by the Mitchells Plain Regional Court for dealing in narcotics yesterday. Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi says a sentencing hearing is scheduled for 29 May 2026. “The investigation began in February 2016, when intelligence
New US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell has repeated his view that the struggle song Kill the Boer is hate speech, but that he respects the South African judiciary. President Cyril Ramaphosa today accepted Bozell’s credentials, a month after he was issued a formal reprimand for questioning the ”Kill the Boer” court ruling. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a formal démarche to the Ambassador in March this year. Speaking
Ryan is looking to add a fur baby addition to the family. But there’s always the hesitation that comes with owning a new puppy – they can get quite destructive.
The Western Cape SAPS has confirmed that a culpable homicide case is now being investigated, following the death of 61-year-old cyclist, Landon La Grange, who sustained severe injuries in a crash on Victoria Road in Camps Bay. “A culpable homicide case will be investigated. No arrests have been made. The investigation continues,” said Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, in response to a SmileFM enquiry on Wednesday. La Grange died
A 5-Second Phone Glance Can Kill While You’re Driving. With many people on the road every day, road safety experts are urging South Africans to make one simple decision: never drive distracted. This comes in the wake of April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “Looking at your phone for just four to five seconds is like driving the length of a rugby field with your eyes closed,” Herbert said. A 5-Second Phone Glance
