The City of Cape Town has confirmed that several incidents have been reported as Guy Fawkes celebrations take place across parts of the city. According to the City’s Law Enforcement spokesperson, Wayne Dyason, reports linked to Guy Fawkes have been received from areas including Lavender Hill and Parkwood. “Groups of predominantly young children are going around attacking each other and innocent bystanders with paints and other substances. We have stepped up
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for the brutal killing of several kittens in Ruyterwacht, near Elsies River. According to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA (SPCA), the incident took place on 29 October 2025, when locals saw a man attacking and killing kittens in Pringle Close. Concerned community members intervened, detaining the suspect until SPCA Inspectors and officers from the City of Cape Town’s Animal Control Unit arrived.
A bustling November month full of city events. That’s what you can expect, in and around the city, this month, just a few weeks before the summer season comes around again. The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, says the month will be very busy as they expect almost half a million people to attend or participate in the events to be held. MMC JP Smith says, “Based on
Philipstown: Hope wired differently
Category: Breakfast
The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix is a documentary and the world’s gateway into the heart of Philipstown, celebrating the community’s spirit without shying away from its struggles. We spoke to the film’s director Paul Ward as well as director of the Philipstown WireCar Foundation Kay Fourie: The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix documentary follows a group of young racers who, armed with scrap wire, bottle caps, and boundless imagination, build intricate draadkars (wire cars) to compete
GOOD Party Slams George Municipality for Dropping R10 Million Recovery Claim Over Building Collapse
Category: News
The GOOD Party has voiced strong disappointment over the George Municipality’s decision to withdraw its nearly R10 million recovery claim against the owners of the building that collapsed on Victoria Street last year, killing 34 workers. The tragedy, which shook the community in 2024, left families devastated and raised serious questions about building safety and municipal oversight. Now, with the site set to go on auction later this month, liquidators are hoping
