Police are continuing investigations to track down traffickers linked to a massive drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport involving narcotics worth R2.8 million last week. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said police officers discovered crystal meth valued at R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse within the airport on Wednesday. “The crystal meth was destined for the Philippines. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for this trafficking network.”
How many swearwords do you think you use a day? If we’re anything like our American counterparts we’d be averaging about 90 expletives a day. When you’re in places you shouldn’t actually swear but still feel the need to express yourself, you get creative.
The City of Cape Town has given a progress update on upgrades to the Muizenberg beachfront, which the Metro says is on track for completion by December 2026, just in time for the next summer season. The refurbishment project entails replacing the aged seawalls and major upgrades to public amenities. Officials say about 15% of the concrete precast units for the new promenade walkway have now been placed by using a large
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has encouraged parents of prospective Grades R, 1 and 8 learners of 2027 to collect the required documents so that they are ready to apply when the on-time school admissions application window opens. The on-time applications window opens on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, and will close on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. According to the department, applying on time is essential to ensure that your child is
The Western Cape Government has condemned the recent assault of a farmer near Lambert’s Bay, as police investigate attempted murder and stock theft. Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that the incident took place last Thursday just before midday, near a farm along the R365. A 56-year-old male victim, identified as Hugo Louw, was found there. “The victim sustained several wounds to his head. He was taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment,” said Van Wyk. Agriculture,
