President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed South Africans for their unity, warmth and commitment after the country successfully hosted the G20 Leaders’ Summit and more than 130 meetings throughout the year. It was the first time the gathering took place on African soil. Addressing the nation on Sunday, President Ramaphosa expressed profound gratitude to the public for supporting South Africa’s G20 Presidency and helping the country showcase the spirit of ubuntu to
Two drown, including 14-year-old, while another teen is rescued in separate coastal incidents
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Three water-related incidents on Saturday, 29 November, have sadly claimed the lives of two people, including a 14-year-old, while another teen was rescued, as NSRI crews across the Western Cape responded to emergencies within hours of each other. In Saldanha Bay, a 14-year-old local boy drowned at Tabakbaai (Danger Bay) after going missing while swimming in the surf zone. According to NSRI Mykonos deputy station commander Craig McIver, rescue swimmers, a rescue
Traders within the Mother City say they are unhappy about the City of Cape Town’s decision to block trading at the Grand Parade this weekend. Around 250 traders have been barred from operating during what they describe as one of the busiest weekends of the year. Rosheda Muller, chairperson of Grand Parade Traders Alliance, says traders have been prevented from trading because of the annual Adderley Street Christmas lights switch-on festival, something
The Western Cape experienced several wildfires this week as hot, dry and windy conditions continued to fuel fire outbreaks across multiple districts. Between Tuesday, 18 November, and Thursday, 27 November, fires were reported in McGregor, Witzenberg, Tulbagh, Langeberg, Matroosberg and in the Overstrand Municipality. Some of the most difficult conditions were recorded in mountainous areas, where steep and inaccessible terrain hampered containment efforts. In Witzenberg, firefighters worked overnight in strong winds to
While the first and second quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year show slight decreases in several crime categories, compared with the previous year, the Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson Ian Cameron says these numbers often hide the real scale of violence that South Africans live with every day. According to the SAPS, the murder rate nationally has decreased by 6.9% between April and June, compared to the same period in 2024, while
