Action Society has taken up the case of baby Mogamat Imaad Sharmar’s abduction as the accused, 37-year-old Sameemah Jacobs, is scheduled to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court. The matter was postponed to 21 October 2025 for an application to amend her bail conditions and for further investigation into cellphone and forensic evidence. She made her last appearance last week. Jacobs is accused of using two false identities to deceive
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze near Drakenstein Prison on the R301, between Paarl and Franschhoek. The large veld fire started yesterday afternoon and is being fanned by very strong winds, high fuel loads from mixed alien vegetation, and uneven terrain. This has been severely hampering firefighting efforts. Photo: CWDM Firefighter Lotter Lackay Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze in the area adjacent to Drakenstein Prison Jo-Anne Otto from
Bishop Lavis police are investigating an alleged gang-related shooting near the Bishop Lavis Day Hospital that left a 35-year-old man wounded on Monday afternoon. According to police reports, the victim was walking along the road when several gunshots rang out. The victim then realised he had been shot and ran to the nearby day hospital for medical treatment. Police Seargant Wesley Twigg says the man sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and
The City of Cape Town says it has responded to several fires in recent days, with the Disaster Risk Management Centre warning residents to exercise extra caution around open flames and flammable materials, especially during strong windy conditions. The City’s Sonica Lategan says at least 500 people have been affected by fires in informal settlement areas since last Thursday. “Today, Disaster Officers are on the scene in Phumlani Village after a
Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, says he will not issue another closure notice for taxi routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Somerset West. This follows the expiry of the 30-day interdict on Saturday, which temporarily halted operations amid violence and fatalities linked to tensions in the taxi industry. Last Thursday, Sileku published a notice of intent (Mobility Minister Moves to Extend Taxi Route Closures) to extend the route closure and
