The Western Cape continues to grapple with a troubling rise in drug-related crime, as law enforcement authorities intensify operations across communities increasingly affected by substance abuse and trafficking. In the latest incident, a 29-year-old man is due to appear in the Muizenberg Magistrates’ Court on charges of drug possession following a targeted police operation. The operation uncovered a significant quantity of drugs hidden inside a residential property and led to his arrest yesterday.
The beloved Nataniël is a massive highlight at this years Suidoosterfees. He is involved in two shows over the festival. He told us more about it this morning and also got candid about the pressures of working in show business at his level. Händel en die donkie Handel en die Donkie is his latest production where he dissects the value and wounds of impressions – those moments that linger for a lifetime and quietly shape
Cape Town health authorities have flagged a concerning decline in childhood immunisation coverage, warning that fewer children are being fully vaccinated as World Immunisation Week is observed globally. The annual campaign, which highlights the life-saving impact of vaccines, brought healthcare workers, caregivers and city officials together at Eastridge Clinic in Mitchells Plain last week, where the focus was both celebration and concern. Councillor Francine Higham with staff at Eastridge Clinic. This year’s
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced the launch of the “Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition”, which will give ordinary fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live. Through this competition, 20 passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either the United States or Mexico to attend one of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches. The Department says it forms part of
Cape Town’s next generation of environmental custodians were honoured last week as the City of Cape Town’s Biodiversity Management Branch concluded a series of Junior River Wardens (JRW) graduation and induction ceremonies across three primary schools. The final ceremony took place on Friday, 24 April 2026, at Red River Primary School, marking the culmination of a three-part programme that also included events at Floreat Primary (18 March) and Ysterplaat Primary (27 March). The Junior
