The country’s first black-owned wine cellar has opened in Franschhoek. South Africa has uncorked a major moment in its history with the opening of Klein Goederust Wine Cellar. The milestone was celebrated this week by Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer. It marks a powerful shift in an industry long overdue for transformation. South Africa Makes History MEC Meyer hailed the launch as “a triumph for
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A 33-year-old man is expected to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 11 December, in connection with the fatal smash-and-grab attack that claimed the life of 64-year-old former teacher Karin van Aardt along Jakes Gerwel Drive. The arrest follows an intensive joint operation between the SAPS and City of Cape Town law enforcement agencies after van Aardt and her husband, travelling from Nelspruit to Vredenburg last Friday evening, were ambushed
Three City of Cape Town Metro Police officers were injured after coming under fire by community members in Manenberg on Tuesday. According to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, the officers responded to an alert after a drone used as part of deployments in the area detected an armed suspect. Smith says the suspect reportedly attempted to flee when he saw the officers, threw the firearm onto
The team at Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha is spreading some festive cheer with their new #MyFirstChristmas campaign, inviting the public to share a little Christmas kindness with homeless dogs and cats. In the weeks leading up to the festive season, the non-profit clinic and shelter has noticed a significant increase in animals being surrendered or abandoned. With many pets facing Christmas alone, the clinic is working to bring them extra warmth,
