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Calls for release of Global Sumud Flotilla members detained by Israel

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  2 October 2025
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Category: News
  President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals, who he says were “abducted” as part of the Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.   The flotilla comprised humanitarian vessels seeking to deliver aid to Gaza.   On Wednesday night, organisers confirmed that several vessels were intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces in international waters off Gaza.   Organisers say ship

Suspect arrested after heated altercation with City traffic officer

Posted by Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert on  2 October 2025
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  The City of Cape Town says it will no longer tolerate attacks on its staff. This statement follows after a video made the rounds on social media, in which a suspect was involved in a heated confrontation with a traffic officer on the N1 outbound onto Durban Road Bridge on Monday.   In the video it is clear that the driver acts aggressively when approached by the traffic officer.   The City’s Mayoral Committee

Beware: The Pink Gown Brigade

Posted by Phil de Lange on  2 October 2025
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We’re always mindful of how we keep our families safe. And with technology changing all the time, we’re starting to integrate different tools into our lives for our own peace of mind. The best security in any neighbourhood It’s all good and well to integrate technology in our daily lives for personal security; but there is nothing quite like a very particular old school neighbourhood watch: View this post on Instagram A post shared by
A second teenager has been arrested for the attack on 3 MP's

A double murder and an attempted murder in Philippi-East

Posted by Merentia Van Der Vent on  2 October 2025
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      There’s been a double murder and an attempted murder in Philippi-East earlier this week. Meanwhile, the Police say no one has been arrested yet in connection with the crimes. Officers found two bodies on Tuesday night in the Never-Never informal settlement. A third person, who was also allegedly attacked by the perpetrators, managed to report the incident to authorities.   A double murder and an attempted murder in Philippi-East   Captain F.C.
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Tributes pour in for world renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall

Posted by Liesl Smit on  2 October 2025
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  Tributes have been pouring in for world-renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, who passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday. She died of natural causes while in California on a speaking tour of the US.   Goodall was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania. However, in the latter part of her life, she expanded her focus and became a global advocate for human rights, animal