The South African Police Service in the Western Cape has condemned a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of three people and left another critically injured in Nyanga on Christmas night. The incident occurred at approximately 10 pm on 25 December at a residence on Mplangeni Street, near the Ofcon Hostel. Police say two unknown suspects allegedly entered a single-room structure and opened fire on the occupants. Three people, estimated to be
An 18-year-old from Montana in Cape Town remains missing after disappearing in the surf at Fish Hoek beach on Wednesday, 24 December. The NSRI says lifeguards commenced a rescue operation in front of the Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club for 2 teenagers caught in rip currents on Wednesday morning. Various rescue agencies responded to the scene. City of Cape Town lifeguards rescued an 18-year-old male (from Belhar, Cape Town) from the water
Welcome home, Siya Kolisi!
Category: Sports
Cape Town and Stormers Rugby will welcome back two-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi at the conclusion of the season. Kolisi will make his return in July 2026 and fulfill an important role mentoring the next generation as the club continues to build the squad’s depth and maturity as part of Project 2029. The move will allow Kolisi to be closer to his family and also make a meaningful contribution to
The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office on Wednesday confirmed it is still in the process of reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in early 2026. Pending the review and finalisation of the safety and logistical planning, the City says the event would take place on Monday, 5 January 2026, in Green Point. The Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA), the
Ten of the 11 Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officers charged with the murder of an alleged gang member, Wade Price, will spend Christmas in custody after the Athlone Magistrate’s Court denied them bail on Tuesday. Only one officer was granted bail of R1 000 due to health reasons. Nine male officers have been transferred to Brandvlei Correctional Facility, while the female officer will be held at Worcester Prison. All are expected to return
