The City of Cape Town is mourning the loss of a Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety officer following a tragic incident in Kensington on Friday. According to Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, the 30-year-old officer was pursuing a suspect involved in a shooting when he fell during a scuffle on a rooftop and lost consciousness. “Despite the best efforts of EMTs and hospital staff, I was informed a short
The Wynberg Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is offering a reward of up to R50 000 for information that could lead to the safe return of eight-year-old Anovuyo Oncke, who went missing on 7 September 2025. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says Anovuyo disappeared while playing with friends in Riemvasmaak, Phumlani Village. “Police have exhausted all avenues to reunite the child with her family. Anyone with information that could assist
A recent survey of adults found that a lot of us are feeling some serious wear and tear as early our mid-forties. It’s not pleasant but at least we can laugh about it sometimes hey?
The Western Cape Mobility Department has raised concerns over the growing number of heavy motor vehicles becoming stuck on Bain’s Kloof Pass. It has warned truck drivers and companies that such incidents pose serious safety risks and cause major traffic disruptions. According to the department, seven heavy motor vehicles have become lodged along the historic mountain pass over the past two months, despite clear signage indicating a strict height restriction of 3.68 metres.
Cape Town’s Biovac set to lead Africa’s vaccine production with Gates Foundation support
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South African biopharmaceutical company Biovac has officially opened a state-of-the-art product development laboratory in Cape Town, marking a major leap toward Africa’s goal of producing its own vaccines from start to finish. The new facility, established with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will expand Biovac’s capacity to develop and manufacture vaccines using advanced technologies, including mRNA, cell culture, and bacterial platforms. It forms part of South Africa’s growing drive
